This week, we discuss the rivalry between two mighty CRE brokerages, Eastdil Secured and Newmark, polar opposites in terms of culture and compensation model. We break down the bombshell lawsuit filed by Wells Fargo against JPMorgan, accusing the bank of financial chicanery in a mega-loan for the Chetrit Group. And we dive into Related's "heist" of Signature Bank's rent-stabilized loan portfolio, discussing how politics and connections can sometimes beat out a higher bidder.