Airbnb, online service or property agent? EU court to rule December 19

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Is it an online booking service? Or a real estate agent? U.S. homesharing site Airbnb will on Dec. 19 know how it should be labelled when Europe's top court rules on the issue amidst a backlash from the hotel industry and some cities.The ruling could have far-reaching consequences, particularly as Paris will host the Olympics in 2024 and the IOC has agreed to promote Airbnb for accommodation during the event.The issue underlines the quandary regulators face in dealing with..