Dispatches
10 Questions for Tod Cohen
Tod Cohen, Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, Government Relations, is celebrating his 10 year anniversary with eBay. To help him reflect on the last 10 years we decided to sit down and have a chat with Tod. All of the questions came from members of Tod's team.1. What is your favorite anecdote about the PayPal acquisition?
- May 12, 2010
eBay Essay Contest Winners: Jim and Kelli Shaw
Last fall, eBay Main Street conducted an essay competition asking contestants: how a law or other government regulation has impacted their eBay business - or how enactment of a proposed law could impact their business in the future. The prize? A free trip for four to Washington, D.C., including a private tour of the U.S. Capitol building.
- April 30, 2010
Interview with Steven Liew, senior director and legal counsel for eBay Asia Pacific
eBay buyers and sellers are driving Internet commerce across the globe, including Southeast Asia. Steven Liew, senior director and legal counsel for eBay Asia Pacific Government Relations, recently sat down with Thailand’s Make Money magazine to talk about the state of e-commerce during challenging economic times. In addition, they discussed how eBay is combating the sale of stolen and counterfeit goods online and why eBay’s global platforms are so important to Thai businesses and individuals.[Make Money Magazine, Thailand]
- April 28, 2010
The European Commission's new rules favor the eBay community
This week, The European Commission adopted new rules governing selective distribution, including protections against unnecessary online sales restrictions. eBay has worked hard for our members to ensure favorable e-commerce legislation. With this latest passage, the e-commerce world takes a major step forward. The new rules safeguard against the misuse of selective distribution, especially for everyday products, and include new measures that foster greater transparency.
- April 27, 2010
eBay Main Street Member Responds to Internet Tax Article
Ann Whitley Wood, an eBay Platinum Power Seller, responds to an article in the Dallas Morning News about the potential harms caused by Internet taxes on small businesses. Ms. Wood writes:
- April 21, 2010
