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1 week ago | 
jdsupra.com | Rose Christ |John Dunn |Joseph Hill
Gig Economy & TechnologyBALTIMORE—City Seeks Return of Sports Betting Lawsuit to Local CourtThe City of Baltimore is requesting that its consumer protection lawsuit against DraftKings and FanDuel be moved back to Baltimore City Circuit Court, arguing that local adjudication is more appropriate for addressing concerns about the companies’ promotional practices and their potential impact on residents.
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3 weeks ago | 
jdsupra.com | Rose Christ |John Dunn |Joseph Hill
Housing & Real EstateBALTIMORE—Bill Introduced to Address Housing ShortageOn Monday, Mayor Brandon Scott (D) introduced his Housing Options & Opportunity Act, which aims to expand zoning laws for multi-family homes and provide more housing options to meet the needs of Baltimore’s growing population. BOSTON—Report Shows Looming Budget ShortfallBoston faces a potential $1 billion budget shortfall as declining commercial real estate values shift the tax burden to homeowners.
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1 month ago | 
jdsupra.com | Rose Christ |John Dunn |Joseph Hill
Technology & Gig EconomyNEW YORK—Mayor Adams, CTO Announce City’s First Crypto SummitNew York Mayor Eric Adams (D) and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Matthew Fraser will host New York City’s first Crypto Summit next month, bringing together leaders from cryptocurrency, blockchain, and fintech industries.
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1 month ago | 
jdsupra.com | Rose Christ |John Dunn |Joseph Hill
Technology & Gig EconomyBALTIMORE—City Files Lawsuit Against DraftKings, FanDuelThe City of Baltimore filed a lawsuit against DraftKings and FanDuel, alleging that the sports betting companies exploit vulnerable gamblers through promotional tactics.
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2 months ago | 
jdsupra.com | Rose Christ |John Dunn |Joseph Hill
Housing & Real EstateCHICAGO—City Begins Converting Loop Office Buildings to HousingChicago’s La Salle Corridor Revitalization Initiative kicked off last week, beginning with the transformation of a historic 14-story Loop office building into housing, adding over 1,000 new apartments.
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2 months ago | 
jdsupra.com | Rose Christ |John Dunn |Joseph Hill
Gig Economy & TechnologyCHICAGO—City Incentives Aim to Attract Data CentersChicago is positioning itself to capitalize on the data center boom, with the City Council adopting an ordinance offering incentives for developers to store municipal data locally. Experts say data centers could generate property tax revenue, jobs, and economic development.
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Mar 6, 2025 | 
jdsupra.com | Rose Christ |John Dunn |Joseph Hill
Policy & PoliticsBALTIMORE—City Moves Closer to Creating Consumer Protection AgencyThe Baltimore City Council advanced a bill to establish its own consumer protection agency, modeled after similar agencies in nearby Howard and Montgomery counties, to centralize business permits and enforce consumer protection laws.
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Mar 5, 2025 | 
lexology.com | Rose Christ |John E. Dunn |Joseph Hill |Katie Schwab
Policy & PoliticsBALTIMORE—City Moves Closer to Creating Consumer Protection AgencyThe Baltimore City Council advanced a bill to establish its own consumer protection agency, modeled after similar agencies in nearby Howard and Montgomery counties, to centralize business permits and enforce consumer protection laws.
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Feb 20, 2025 | 
jdsupra.com | Rose Christ |John Dunn |Joseph Hill
Labor & EmploymentCHICAGO — Restaurant Workers Prepare as ICE Arrests Cast UncertaintyChicago restaurant workers are bracing for possible U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests, despite no confirmed raids. Fears have led workers, advocates, and employers to focus on immigration rights education.
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Feb 19, 2025 | 
lexology.com | Rose Christ |John E. Dunn |Joseph Hill |Katie Schwab
Labor & EmploymentCHICAGO — Restaurant Workers Prepare as ICE Arrests Cast UncertaintyChicago restaurant workers are bracing for possible U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests, despite no confirmed raids. Fears have led workers, advocates, and employers to focus on immigration rights education.
