Legal
Legal, regulatory and compliance issues in the ecommerce industry
eBay, Ex-Execs Face Trial In Cyberstalking Scandal As Summary Judgment Ruling Leaves Key Claims Intact Paid Members Public
Judge clears way for eBay cyberstalking suit to head to trial after summary judgment pares back some claims while allowing others to move forward.
Trading Card Buyer Sues eBay, PSA, Unknown Seller For Alleged Fraud & Authentication Failures Paid Members Public
A high value trading card buyer is suing eBay, PSA & an unknown seller, alleging fraud & Authenticity Guarantee failures led to significant losses.
Massive Sports Memorabilia Forgery & Fraud Scheme Unravels, Leaving One Dead & Collectors In Shock Paid Members Public
Mister ManCave founder Brett Lemieux claimed to have commited a $350M+ forged autograph & counterfeit sports memorabilia scheme before taking his own life this week.
eBay Germany Adds Value To Shop Subscriptions With Free Legal Consultations, Advice & Support Paid Members Public
eBay sellers in Germany can now take advantage of free legal consultations, advice, and support as part of their existing Shop subscriptions.
eBay UK User Agreement Child Protection, Illegal & Harmful Content Updates Effective July 22, 2025 Paid Members Public
eBay UK updates User Agreement to comply with regulations regarding protecting children from illegal & harmful content, effective July 22, 2025.
Etsy Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Pixel Tracking Privacy Violations Paid Members Public
Etsy faces class action suit alleging company allowed 3rd parties to collect personal info from users through the use of pixel trackers.
Etsy In Hot Seat As Buyers Threaten Boycott Over Alligator Alcatraz Merch Sales Paid Members Public
Etsy users take to social media calling for boycott over sales of Alligator Alcatraz merch they say glorifies hate & violence against immigrants.
Mercari Users Raise Alarm Over Forced Biometric Verification Through Jumio Paid Members Public
Mercari US users sound the alarm about new security protocols forcing biometric verification for both buyers & sellers in partnership with Jumio.
Marketplaces Angle For Section 230 Reprieve As CA Law Sets Out To Crack Down On Sales Of Stolen Goods Paid Members Public
Amazon, eBay, Facebook, other marketplaces brace for impact of CA SB1144 aimed at curbing sale of stolen goods - but Section 230 reprieve may be on the way.
Lawsuit Targets Costco Over Free Shipping Claims, Hiding Delivery Fees In Product Prices Paid Members Public
A CA woman is suing Costco, claiming advertising “free shipping” online while hiding delivery costs in product prices is misleading consumers.
eBay Inks Closing Agreement With TCGPlayer Union Following Boycott Pressure Paid Members Public
eBay gives in to boycott pressure, makes severance & benefit concessions in closing agreement with unionized workers at subsidiary TCGPlayer.
eBay Loses Compliance, M&A Leader As Molly Finn Leaves Legacy Of Legal & Regulatory Debacles Behind Paid Members Public
Once celebrated as eBay's first Chief Compliance Officer, Molly Finn is departing the company, leaving legacy of legal & regulatory debacles in her wake.
eBay Looks To Boost "Item Intelligence" Using AI To Solve Regulatory & Compliance Problems Paid Members Public
eBay is looking to boost their "item intelligence", using AI to help police policy violations & solve regulatory compliance problems on the site.
Trump's Big Beautiful Bill Promises 1099-K Relief For Online Sellers Paid Members Public
One Big Beautiful Bill Act passes House, bringing 1099-K reporting relief one step closer for ecommerce sellers.
Ex-eBay CLO Marie Oh Huber Given $6.5M Severance Despite Cyberstalking Suit & Other Corporate Legal Woes Paid Members Public
Ex-eBay Chief Legal Officer Marie Oh Huber received ~$6.5M severance after leaving in 2024 despite ongoing cyberstalking suit & other legal trouble at the co.
German Regulator Questions eBay's Plans To Train AI On User Data Paid Members Public
German privacy regulator receives complaints about eBay's AI training plans, says more info needed to comply with transparency requirements.
eBay Urges Congress To Fight Brick & Mortar Organized Retail Crime While Ignoring Digital Fraud & Theft Paid Members Public
eBay urges Congress to take action on brick & mortar retail crime while ignoring larger online fraud & digital theft that plagues the marketplace.
DOJ Drops Appeal Of Section 230 Ruling In eBay EPA Case Paid Members Public
Department of Justice drops appeal of Section 230 dismissal in EPA case which sought to hold eBay liable for illegal items sold on their site.
