Dispatches
Is eBay a “Special Interest"?
Yes, and we’re proud of it. According to a recent article by Greg Casey (full text below), President and CEO of The Business Industry Political Action Committee (BIPAC), “Every American is part of one special interest or another, whether as a group or as an individual. The right to be a special interest is written into everyone's Constitutional right to petition government…” So don’t be afraid to ask your lawmakers to support the issues that matter most to you. One of the easiest ways to do it is by responding to eBay Main Street action alerts.
- April 29, 2009
eBay Ensures EU Growth
eBay has been a leading force in EU e-commerce policy discussions and recently launched a version of eBay Main Street specifically tailored to EU countries. On March 20, 2009, Tod Cohen, VP and Deputy General Counsel of eBay Inc., traveled to Bulgaria's capital to detail the opportunities and benefits e-commerce offers to both individuals and businesses.
- April 23, 2009
eBay CEO Shares Counterfeit Findings in EU
eBay CEO John Donahoe met in Strasbourg last week with EU Internal Market Commissioner Charlie McCreevy to share the success of eBay’s anti-counterfeit efforts.
- March 30, 2009
IRS Sets its Sights on Sellers with 200 Transactions, $20k in Sales
Read a recent blog post from PayPal senior director of government relations, Michelle Peacock, regarding new federal tax reporting laws that will impact many online merchants. Michelle cites a Forbes article with tips on how to prepare your eBay business for the 2011 regs.
- March 24, 2009
eBay Tells Congress to Protect Internet Users
eBay understands the priorities of Internet users. That's why we wrote to Congress and asked them to reject discriminatory stolen goods legislation that would raise the prices consumers pay and jeopardize the safety of their personal information.
- March 9, 2009
