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Legal, regulatory and compliance issues in the ecommerce industry
Fraudster Steals $2 Million Using 500+ Fake eBay & PayPal Accounts In Triangulation Scheme Paid Members Public
Fraudster sentenced in $2 Million international triangulation scheme using stolen IDs, credit cards & over 500 fake PayPal & eBay accounts.
Sellers Accuse eBay TCGPlayer Of Anti-Competitive Behavior & Retaliation Following Acquisition Paid Members Public
eBay TCGPlayer sellers air concerns about acquisition, union busting, alleged retaliation, & anti-competitive practices in letter to CEO & Board.
Spot The Scam: Fake Websites, Scraped eBay Listings Raise Red Flags Paid Members Public
Old scam proliferates across web as eBay sellers find listings scraped to prop up fake ecommerce sites stealing credit card & personal info.
Stricter Rules Ahead: What eBay Sellers Need to Know About $59 Million DEA Settlement Paid Members Public
eBay will pay $59 Million to settle DEA pill press allegations, but how will enhanced compliance requirements impact sellers?
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.
