Legal
Legal, regulatory and compliance issues in the ecommerce industry
eBay Will Pay $59M In Historic DEA Settlement For Pill Presses Sold On Site Paid Members Public
eBay has agreed to pay historic $59M to settle DEA allegations regarding pill presses sold on the site.
Bonanza Lawsuit & Shipping Shenanigans - Should Sellers Be Concerned? Paid Members Public
As Bonanza founder sues current owner for failure to make payments & shipping fee shenanigans ensue - should sellers be concerned?
eBay Germany Moves Cancellation Policy On View Item Page, Exposing Sellers To Legal & Compliance Trouble Paid Members Public
A seemingly small change to the eBay View Item Page could spell serious legal and compliance trouble for sellers in Germany.
eBay Criminally Liable For 2019 Cyberstalking, Will Pay $3 Million Penalty Paid Members Public
eBay found criminally liable for 2019 cyberstalking of Ina and David Steiner of Ecommercebytes, will pay $3 million penalty for six felony offenses.
New Year, Same Fake eBay Coupon Discounts With Shady Strikethrough Pricing Paid Members Public
The new year is a time for resolutions to "do better", but when it comes to eBay coupons & discounts, shady fake strikethrough pricing continues.
Corporate Transparency Act Beneficial Ownership Reporting: What Online Businesses Need To Know Paid Members Public
Corporate Transparency Act Beneficial Ownership Reporting requirements go into effect January 1, 2024 - here's what you need to know!
NLRB Finds Merit In eBay TCGPlayer Labor Complaints Filed By TCGUnion-CWA Paid Members Public
NLRB has found merit in two unfair labor practice charges filed against eBay by unionized workers at subsidiary TCGPlayer.
No Exit For eBay & Former Execs As Judge Orders Cyberstalking Case to Continue Paid Members Public
Judge rules eBay, former execs & security personnel must continue to face civil claims in cyberstalking scandal, denies motions to dismiss.
NYC & NYS Comptrollers Chastise eBay For Removing Pro-Union Language From Human Rights Policy Paid Members Public
NYC & NYS Comptrollers call on eBay to reinstate pro-union language in Human Rights Policy & bargain in good faith with TCGPlayer workers.
IRS Delays 1099-K $600 Threshold Changes Until 2024 Paid Members Public
The IRS once again delays implementation of $600 threshold for 1099-Ks, now expecting phased transition for tax year 2024.
eBay Cites Section 230 Protections In EPA Suit Defense Paid Members Public
eBay seeks to dismiss EPA environmental suit, saying Section 230 protects them from being liable for items sold by 3rd parties on the site.
Foggy VeRO Claim Strikes Fear Into Heart Of eBay Seller Paid Members Public
eBay seller hit with VeRO claim conflating brand name, Fear of God with item specifics stating color for unrelated item is "fog."
eBay Admits Earning Interest In Payment Terms Update October 2023 Paid Members Public
eBay payments terms of service update October 26, 2023 includes interest earned on payments, EU DAC7 obligations & removal of RatePay in Germany.
eBay Hires Heavy Hitters For Defense In EPA Pesticide, Emissions Environmental Suit Paid Members Public
eBay taps Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher and Sullivan & Cromwell for defense in EPA environmental suit.
National Retail Federation Launches Fight Retail Crime Day Paid Members Public
National Retail Federation's "Fight Retail Crime Day" leaves online fraud, digital shoplifting out of Organized Retail Crime discussion.
Etsy Removes Required Seller Details From UK & EU Stores, Leaving Sellers Legally Exposed Paid Members Public
Sellers in EU & UK have been left exposed to legal ramifications as Etsy removes required seller details from item pages.
Resellers Worry About Future On eBay Amid Increasing Regulatory Scrutiny Paid Members Public
With SHOP Safe back in Congress & increasing regulatory scrutiny, will eBay crack down on reselling of popular brands?
Sustainability Smokescreen: eBay CEO's Media Blitz Amid EPA Troubles Paid Members Public
eBay CEO Jamie Iannone makes media rounds touting sustainability initiatives in effort to distract from EPA suit.
