Legal
Legal, regulatory and compliance issues in the ecommerce industry
German Packaging Act, eBay Global Shipping & Freight Forwarders Paid Members Public
Find out how German Packaging Act impacts orders shipped through eBay's Global Shipping Program or other freight forwarders.
Will The INFORM Consumers Act Stop Stolen Goods On eBay? Paid Members Public
Home Depot & other retailers push for online marketplaces to be held accountable for stolen goods sold on their platforms - will it work?
Ex-eBay Exec Sentenced In Stalking Seeks Early Release Paid Members Public
Ex-eBay Security Exec Philip Cooke convicted in cyberstalking scandal seeks early release citing medical issues & harsh prison conditions.
Sellers Block Germany Over Packaging Regulations Paid Members Public
German Packaging Act regulations take effect across marketplaces on July 1st, causing some sellers to block shipments to the country.
eBay No White Knight As Ex Security Director Pleads Guilty To Cyberstalking Paid Members Public
Former eBay Security Director Jim Baugh pleads guilty in cyberstalking scandal that targeted bloggers.
eBay, Etsy Announce Packaging Regulations For Germany July 1 Paid Members Public
eBay, Etsy announce packaging regulations effective July 1st for sellers to Germany.
Etsy Reporting Portal To Streamline IP Infringement Claims Paid Members Public
Etsy launches new Reporting Portal to streamline brand registration & intellectual property protection.
Is It Time For The FTC To Get Tough On eBay Presales? Paid Members Public
eBay often turns a blind eye to sellers who violate presale policies & FTC 30 day mailing rule - is it time for tougher regulatory enforcement?
Marketplace Transparency & The INFORM Consumers Act Paid Members Public
Should online marketplaces be more accountable for vetting sellers and stopping stolen and counterfeit goods from being sold on their platforms?
