Rose Christ

2 weeks ago | jdsupra.com | Rose Christ |John Dunn |Joseph Hill

Housing & Real EstateBOSTON—City Receives $7.4M for Office-to-Residential ConversionsMassachusetts Governor Maura Healey (D) allocated $7.4 million to support two office-to-residential conversion projects in downtown Boston, part of a broader initiative to create nearly 200 new housing units and revitalize underused commercial spaces.

1 month 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.

1 month 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.

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.

2 months 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.