Legal
Legal, regulatory and compliance issues in the ecommerce industry
EPA Sues eBay Over Sales Of Pesticides, Chemicals & Anti-Pollution Control Devices Paid Members Public
EPA files lawsuit against eBay for failing to stop sales of pesticides, chemicals & devices to defeat pollution controls.
FTC Hits Amazon With Antitrust Suit Alleging Illegal Monopoly Power Stifles Competition Paid Members Public
FTC files long awaited Amazon antitrust suit alleging monopoly power inflates prices, degrades quality & stifles competition.
Amazon Faces Class Action For Recharging Instant Refunds On Returned Goods Paid Members Public
Amazon hit with class action alleging they wrongfully recharged for items returned on time & in original condition.
eBay Flouts Consumer Safety With Paqui One Chip Challenge Inaction Paid Members Public
eBay flouts safety concerns as super spicy One Chip Challenge is removed from stores but still actively sold on the site.
FTC Shuts Down AI Powered Ecommerce Business Opportunity Scheme Paid Members Public
FTC suit temporarily shuts down Automaters scheme that lured consumers to invest in e-stores with unfounded claims.
eBay Execs Under Fire As Cyberstalking Case Gets 2025 Trial Date Paid Members Public
eBay cyberstalking case headed for 2025 trial as questions about executive culpability linger.
Amazon Hit With Investor Lawsuit As FTC Scrutiny Heats Up Paid Members Public
Amazon leadership, including Jeff Bezos, named in investor suit over losses & expansion that exposed co to regulatory scrutiny.
Do eBay Sellers Need Legal Advice To Cancel German Orders? Paid Members Public
A strange interaction with eBay support raises questions about seeking legal advice to cancel orders to Germany.
FTC Takes Aim At Amazon Prime Subscription & Cancellation Practices Paid Members Public
FTC alleges Amazon duped millions into Prime auto-renewal, intentionally complicated cancellation process..
FTC Warns Marketplaces To Comply With INFORM Act On Day One Paid Members Public
FTC puts marketplaces on notice - comply with INFORM Act on June 27 or face fines up to $50,120 per violation!
eBay INFORM Act: How To Apply For Address Exception For Home Business Paid Members Public
Home-based eBay sellers can apply for exception to INFORM Act address requirements - here's how!
Shopify Faces Lawsuit Over Severances From Recent Layoffs Paid Members Public
Ex-Shopify employees file lawsuit alleging the company backed out of promised severances after recent layoffs.
Amazon Faces Class Action For False Discount Claims Paid Members Public
Amazon faces lawsuit alleging Prime Exclusive discounts are falsely advertised with fake strike-through pricing.
Operation Cookie Monster Takes Down Genesis Cyber Crime Market Paid Members Public
International law enforcement action shuts down marketplace for stolen logins for Amazon, eBay, PayPal & more.
Amazon Sues Bad Actors For False Counterfeit Claims Paid Members Public
Amazon goes on offensive to take on black hat bad actors abusing counterfeit claim process to take down competition.
Amazon Can't Get Out Of Fair Pricing Policy Antitrust Suit Paid Members Public
U.S. District Judge says Amazon can't wiggle out of antitrust class action with $55-$172B estimated damages.
eBay Cyberstalking: A Threat To Free Speech & First Amendment Values Paid Members Public
eBay cyberstalking scandal sees renewed interest on free speech & First Amendment implications of the case.
eBay Shuffles Seller Information Around On Listing Pages Paid Members Public
eBay moves seller info on listing page - are they making room for more promoted listings ads?
