FCA probes Airbnb over financial crime controls
UK: UK regulator and City watchdog, The Financial Conduct Authority [ FCA ], has been investigating Airbnb’s money-laundering and counter-terrorist
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Legislation
Airbnb subject of class action lawsuit from Michigan firm
US: A Michigan law firm has filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of US Airbnb hosts alleging that Airbnb “improperly seized funds for
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Airbnb potentially targeted in Digital Services Act
Europe: The Dutch government have recommended that the European Union specifically target Airbnb in its new Digital Services Act. It
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Airbnb blocks more than 800 UK listings flouting rules
UK: Airbnb has announced that it has removed or suspended more than 800 listings in the UK following a crackdown
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Portland rejects short-term rental ballot measure
US: The city of Portland, Maine has completed its ballot counting, revealing that it has rejected a ballot measure which
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Google increases lobbying against EU Digital Services Act
Europe: Google has increased its anti-regulation lobbying efforts in Europe, targeted at the ambitious Digital Services Act [DSA]. The tech
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Hospitality to shut for one month as England goes into national lockdown
UK: Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a one month national lockdown for England, effective Thursday 5 November and lasting
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Hernandez partner seeks receivership of NGD Homesharing
US: NGD Homesharing, the business led by Miami real estate developer Harvey Hernandez, has been served with another lawsuit this
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Scottish accommodation industry criticises planned regulations
UK: Multiple members of Scotland’s holiday home and self-catering accommodation industry have voiced their opposition to new proposed regulations from
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New South Wales to enforce five-year ban for party offenders
Australia: New South Wales [NSW], Australia’s most populous state, has announced the implementation of a five-year ban for consistently unruly
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