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Civil groups push for prosecution in Booking.com money laundering case
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Netherlands: A group of civil organizations is calling for the Dutch prosecutor’s office to proceed with prosecution against Booking.com due to listings in illegal Israeli settlements.
Over 10,000 European hotels join legal action against Booking.com
Reading Time: < 1 minuteEurope: More than 10,000 hotels across Europe have joined the collective legal action against OTA Booking.com, expanding on a case first reported in June. The claim challenges the platform’s long-standing “best price” clause, also known as a Platform Most Favoured Nation (PMFN) clause, which required accommodation providers to display the same or lower rates on […]
Malaysian apartment building takes legal action over short term rentals
Reading Time: 2 minutesMalaysia: The Loft Residences in Kota Kinabalu has banned all commercial short-term rental business such as Airbnb from operating at its condominium units. The building’s developer Syarikat Kapasi Sdn Bhd has instructed its legal firm – Shelley Yap & Co. – to issue notice dated August 3, to all owners or tenants of blocks A, […]