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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.
eBay Cyberstalking Suit Reopened After Settlement Talks Collapse, Trial Back On Table Paid Members Public
eBay stalking scandal suit reopens after settlement collapse, renewing trial risk as governance scrutiny and shareholder pressure mount.
PSA Parent Collectors Pushes Back On Antitrust Suit Over SGC, Beckett Acquisitions Paid Members Public
Collectors calls PSA, SGC and Beckett antitrust claims flawed as it asks a federal court to dismiss or compel arbitration.
eBay Depop Deal Faces UK Probe As Delay Raises Costs, Risks Paid Members Public
UK regulators open eBay Depop review as delays raise costs, regulatory risks and fee exposure
eBay Hit With Labor Retaliation Suit Raising SOX Whistleblower Claims Over Promoted Listings Paid Members Public
eBay lawsuit spotlights labor retaliation claims and SOX whistleblower allegations over Promoted Listings ad revenue.
PayPal Reaches DOJ Settlement Valued At $30 Million Over DEI Investment Program Paid Members Public
PayPal reaches DOJ settlement valued at $30M over DEI investment program, raising questions about payment processor power.
eBay Hiring Spree Signals a New Control Layer for M&A, Risk, and Governance Paid Members Public
eBay’s latest hiring signals a new control layer linking M&A, compliance and risk ahead of its Depop acquisition.
PSA Parent Collectors Holdings Faces Antitrust Lawsuit Over SGC, Beckett Acquisitions Paid Members Public
PSA parent Collectors Holdings faces antitrust lawsuit over SGC and Beckett acquisitions, with claims of higher prices and poorer service.
eBay's Depop Acquisition Under Australian Regulatory Review - Will Tise Expansion Raise Red Flags? Paid Members Public
As eBay’s Depop deal faces Australian scrutiny, Tise’s regional growth could spark fresh competition concerns among regulators.
Depop “Junk Fee” Class Action Tests Fee Transparency as eBay Deal Nears Completion Paid Members Public
Depop faces a class action over “junk fee” drip pricing, raising fee transparency questions as its pending acquisition by eBay nears completion.
Whatnot Faces Arbitration Claims as Legal Challenges Mount Over Trading Card Breaking Practices Paid Members Public
Live selling platform Whatnot faces multiple arbitration claims as legal challenges mount over trading card breaking and repacking practices.
California Challenges Amazon’s Marketplace Pricing Power, Seeks Injunction Paid Members Public
California moves to curb Amazon’s marketplace pricing power, seeking immediate court intervention in antitrust case.
The eBay Stalking Saga Ends in Settlement — But Not Closure Paid Members Public
eBay stalking scandal civil suit settles days before trial, ending a 5-year legal fight while key questions remain unanswered.
eBay Updates Sellers on U.S. Tariff Changes But Key Questions Remain After Supreme Court Ruling Paid Members Public
eBay updates sellers on U.S. tariff changes following the Supreme Court ruling invalidating IEEPA tariffs, but uncertainty remains.
