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Legal, regulatory and compliance issues in the ecommerce industry
eBay Warns Listings Without Required FCC IDs May Be Hidden October 13 Paid Members Public
eBay introduces new FCC ID requirements October 13, raising questions about exemptions for used electronics and smaller sellers.
Ex-eBay Whistleblower Alleges Seller Favoritism, Inflated Acquisition Metrics In New Lawsuit Paid Members Public
Former eBay whistleblower alleges seller favoritism, inflated acquisition metrics and retaliation in newly filed federal lawsuit.
Collectors Seeks Arbitration, Dismissal In Expanded PSA Antitrust Suit Paid Members Public
Collectors seeks arbitration and dismissal of expanded PSA card grading antitrust claims tied to its SGC and Beckett acquisitions.
Depop Faces Another Proposed Class Action Alleging Marketplace Fee “Drip Pricing” Paid Members Public
Depop faces another proposed class action over Marketplace Fee “drip pricing,” with the charge still appearing only late in checkout.
Etsy Rallies Sellers To Push EU For Simpler Packaging Rules Paid Members Public
Etsy is rallying sellers to petition EU policymakers for simpler packaging and EPR rules, including relief for low-volume shops.
FTC, 22 States Say Amazon Secretly Charged $20B+ In Ad Auction Surcharges Paid Members Public
FTC and 22 states say Amazon secretly charged $20B+ in ad surcharges while telling sellers and brands they were bidding in second-price auctions.
eBay Bans Airbag Sales After Deadly Replacement Parts Draw Federal Scrutiny Paid Members Public
eBay bans airbags following NHTSA investigation, despite Section 230 win in wrongful death suit.
eBay GSP Buyers Sue Pitney Bowes Over Tariff Refunds Paid Members Public
A proposed class action alleges Pitney Bowes failed to return tariff refunds to eBay buyers using the UK Global Shipping Programme.
Amazon Reinstates Arbitration, Class Action Waiver After Costly Mass Claims Paid Members Public
Amazon's new terms require most customer disputes to go to arbitration, waive class actions and add new rules for mass claims.
Beckett Faces Proposed Class Action Over 2025 Data Breach Paid Members Public
Beckett Collectibles faces a proposed class action over a 2025 data breach affecting approximately one million accounts.
PSA, Collectors Face Growing Legal Challenges Over Card Grading Power Paid Members Public
PSA and Collectors face new lawsuits over grading reliability, alleged insider conflicts and growing control of the trading card market.
eBay, Former Executives Settle Cyberstalking Case for $55.7 Million Paid Members Public
eBay and former executives settle 2019 EcommerceBytes cyberstalking suit for $55.7 million, ending six years of civil litigation.
Online Sellers’ Bill Of Rights Targets Marketplace Holds, Suspensions And Policy Changes Paid Members Public
Online Sellers’ Bill of Rights would challenge opaque suspensions, payment holds and marketplace policies that can upend small businesses.
Proposed Depop “Junk Fee” Class Action Dismissed, Similar California Case Remains Paid Members Public
Proposed federal class action over Depop Marketplace Fee disclosures has been dismissed as a similar California case continues.
German Regulator Says eBay Violated Digital Services Act User Rights Paid Members Public
German regulator says eBay violated DSA user rights rules on reporting illegal content, enforcement notices and seller traceability.
eBay Seeks Arbitration In Employee Whistleblower Retaliation Suit Paid Members Public
eBay seeks arbitration in employee whistleblower retaliation suit that also raises claims tied to Promoted Listings ad reporting.
Amazon To Pay $2.25M To Settle FTC Charges It Denied Fraud Records To Identity Theft Victims Paid Members Public
Amazon will pay $2.25M after the FTC said identity theft victims were denied records needed to trace fraud.
What "Whatever It Takes" Leaves Out of eBay’s Stalking Scandal Paid Members Public
Whatever It Takes documentary exposes eBay’s stalking scandal, but leaves questions about press freedom, governance & founder legacy unanswered.
