The number of Airbnb listings in Boston has been cut in half due to local ordinances regulating the operation of short-term rentals. Boston is not the only city pushing back on Airbnb, a company that is battling local city...more
12/18/2019
/ AirBnB ,
Homeowners ,
Hospitality Industry ,
Initial Public Offering (IPO) ,
Local Ordinance ,
Occupancy Tax ,
Online Travel Vendors ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Rental Property ,
Sharing Economy ,
Short-Term Lease ,
Tax Revenues ,
Travelers ,
Vacation Rentals
Bike shares have been around for several years, but the newest iteration of the two-wheeled trend is causing concern among local government officials and citizens alike. Beyond questions of profitability and durability,...more
Since its founding in 2009, Uber has gained both praise and notoriety for shaking up the taxi industry by allowing individuals who meet minimum requirements to provide an on-demand car service via the Uber mobile app. In...more
7/29/2015
/ Class Action ,
Employment Tax ,
FedEx ,
Independent Contractors ,
IRS ,
Labor Commissioners ,
Misclassification ,
Mobile Apps ,
Retail Market ,
San Francisco ,
Sharing Economy ,
Taxi Cabs ,
Uber ,
Wage and Hour