Legal
Legal, regulatory and compliance issues in the ecommerce industry
eBay Demands Identities Of EcommerceBytes Sources In $100M+ Cyberstalking Suit Paid Members Public
eBay seeks to force EcommerceBytes publishers to reveal identities of some news sources in cyberstalking suit with potential $100 Million+ in damages.
eBay Welcomes Samantha Wellington As Chief Legal Officer Paid Members Public
eBay has finally named a permanent Chief Legal Officer, announcing Samantha Wellington will join the company to replace Marie Oh Huber.
eBay TCGPlayer Union Workers Demonstrate At Workday Rising Vegas Conference, Plan Rally For Living Wages In Syracuse Paid Members Public
eBay TCGPlayer union rally at Workday Rising in Las Vegas calls on Workday CFO & eBay Board Member Zane Rowe to "bargain in good faith or resign."
US Rep. Spanberger Presses Amazon, Facebook, eBay Over Sale Of Stolen Goods Paid Members Public
US Rep Abigail Spanberger presses Amazon, Facebook & eBay CEOs on efforts to curb resale of stolen goods & protect consumers from organized retail crime.
eBay Sellers Wanted: CWA & The Responsible Online Commerce Coalition Seek Unfair Practices, Market Dominance Insights Paid Members Public
The Responsible Online Commerce Coalition & CWA survey eBay sellers about marketplace experiences & unfair practices on the platform.
eBay TCGPlayer Sellers Urge FTC, DOJ Investigation In Comments On Corporate Consolidation & Roll-Ups Paid Members Public
eBay TCGPlayer sellers call for FTC & DOJ investigation in public comments on Corporate Consolidation Through Serial Acquisitions & Roll-Ups.
CPSC Rules Amazon Must Recall Dangerous Items Sold By 3rd Party FBA Sellers Paid Members Public
Consumer Product Safety Commission rules Amazon was a distributor of dangerous & defective products, legally responsible for recall.
Final eBay Cyberstalking Criminal Defendant Sentenced; Judge Urges Mediation In Civil Case Paid Members Public
Final criminal defendant faces sentencing in 2019 eBay cyberstalking scandal; victims urged to mediate possible settlement of some civil claims before 2025 trial date.
eBay TCGPlayer Union Rallies Against Pregnancy Discrimination, Files NLRB Claim For Refusal To Bargain Paid Members Public
TCGUnion-CWA calls out eBay TCGPlayer for discrimination & refusal to bargain - is media silence hiding conflicts of interest & corporate regulatory capture?
eBay's Ken Ebanks Steps In As Interim General Counsel As Marie Oh Huber Exits Paid Members Public
eBay VP & Deputy GC Markets & Privacy Ken Ebanks to serve as interim General Counsel as Chief Legal Officer Marie Oh Huber departs the company.
Ecommerce Marketplaces Fight CA, GA Seller Verification Legislation Paid Members Public
CA & GA seek to expand seller verification requirements beyond INFORM Act to also apply to classified ad sites where payments are made offline.
UK Retailers File £1B Damages Claim Against Amazon For Misuse Of Proprietary Data Paid Members Public
Amazon faces £1B collective action from British Independent Retailers Association alleging illegal misuse of seller data to manipulate Buy Box.
FTC Urged To Investigate eBay TCGPlayer Deceptive & Anti-Competitive Conduct In ROCC Petition Paid Members Public
Responsible Online Commerce Coalition petitions FTC to investigate eBay TCGplayer acquisition, alleging deceptive practices & antitrust violations.
eBay TCGPlayer Union Files Unfair Labor Practice Charge Over Surveillance & Benefits Changes Paid Members Public
TCGUnion-CWA files new Unfair Labor Practice charge saying eBay TCGPlayer has undertaken illegal surveillance & changes to family leave benefits in union-busting efforts.
eBay Exec Compensation, Compliance & Ethics Changes Revealed In 2024 Proxy Statement Paid Members Public
eBay 2024 Proxy Statement reveals executive compensation, changes to compliance & ethics programs as part of annual report.
TAKE HER DOWN: The eBay Cyberstalking Scandal Documentary Debuts April 25 Paid Members Public
Opalite Media announces release of documentary short "TAKE HER DOWN: eBay Stalking Scandal" on April 25, 2024 - check out the teaser trailer now!
eBay & San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan Discuss Shared Priorities & Continued Collaboration Paid Members Public
San Jose Mayor met with eBay CEO & CFO to discuss shared priorities & continued collaboration amidst ongoing legal troubles & tax sharing scrutiny.
Amazon Updates Policies For Auto & Marine Emissions Tuners As EPA Cracks Down On Marketplace Sales Paid Members Public
Amazon updates policies for auto & marine emissions tuners to help prevent sale of unlawful defeat devices that interfere with emission controls.
