- A federal judge blocks an NYC law cracking down on Airbnb (AIRB) and other home-share platforms.
- Airbnb and HomeAway (NASDAQ:EXPE) were awarded a temporary injunction against the ordinance, which would have gone into effect on February 2 and require the companies to turn over rental property owner names and whether the full residence or portion was for rent.
- The disclosures would make it easier for the city to enforce a law prohibiting most landlords from renting a property for under 30 days.