Legal
Legal, regulatory and compliance issues in the ecommerce industry
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?
eBay Squares Off With Meta In FTC Suit Subpoena Fight Paid Members Public
eBay calls subpoena from Meta alarming, seeks to quash demands for confidential business info in FTC case.
Inside The eBay Cyberstalking Scandal: Battle For Justice Rages On Paid Members Public
Over 3 years after shocking eBay cyberstalking scandal, the victims are still fighting for justice & accountability.
eBay Faces $64M+ Loss, Possible Criminal Action In Cyberstalking, DEA, & EPA Suits Paid Members Public
eBay 10-K reveals probable losses of ~$64 million+ & possible criminal action related to 2019 cyberstalking scandal.
Are Ohio eBay Sellers Required To Have An Auctioneer's License? Paid Members Public
eBay sellers in Ohio worry HB321 means the end of their auction days on the platform.
Etsy Appoints New Chief Legal Officer Colin Stretch Paid Members Public
Etsy has a new Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Security, announcing Colin Stretch will be joining the company effective February 14.
UKCA Regulatory Requirements Postponed Until 2024 Paid Members Public
UKCA UK Conformity Assessed requirement for safety, health & environmental standards pushed to end of 2024.
Convicted eBay Cyberstalkers Serve Time, Will Execs Face Justice? Paid Members Public
eBay security employees convicted of cyberstalking report to prison, but questions about corporate accountability linger.
$3.5M, 900 Victim International eBay & Craigslist Fraud Ring Sentenced Paid Members Public
Romanian crime ring sentenced in $3.5 Million, 900+ victim eBay & Craigslist fake car ad & gift card fraud.
Disney Cracks Down On IP Infringement & Resellers Paid Members Public
Disney sues FL business, alleging IP infringement for selling mouse ears on Etsy, eBay, Amazon, Facebook & Instagram
Will INFORM Consumers Act Kill Online Arbitrage Dropshipping? Paid Members Public
INFORM act requires sellers to disclose if items ship from another seller - is it the end of online arbitrage dropshipping?
What Ecommerce Sellers Need To Know About INFORM Consumers Act Paid Members Public
The INFORM Consumers act requires marketplaces to verify & in some cases disclose seller info - here's what you need to know!
IRS Delays $600 1099-K Implementation For 1 Year Paid Members Public
IRS bows to pressure, will delay Implementation of $600 1099-K threshold until 2024.
Amazon Reaches Deal With EU Regulators On Buy Box & Prime Concerns Paid Members Public
Amazon has agreed to make changes to its Buy Box & Prime programs in Europe to settle regulator's anti-trust concerns.
EU Regulators Probe Facebook Marketplace Anti-Trust Concerns Paid Members Public
European regulators open probe on Meta over alleged abusive practices benefiting Facebook Marketplace.
Etsy CEO Lobbies For Caretaker Support, INFORM Act Paid Members Public
Etsy CEO Josh Silverman pushes lawmakers to increase caregiver support & pass the INFORM act to fight fraud.
eBay CEO Jamie Iannone Regrets Support For American Rescue Plan Paid Members Public
eBay CEO Jamie Iannone lobbies to increase 1099-K threshold, citing impact on small sellers in Fortune op-ed.
USPS Regulators Dismiss Concerns About Rate Increases Paid Members Public
PRC Report on USPS rate increases dismisses concerns about price hikes, says system working as intended.
