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U.S. Congressman Dan Lungren (CA-3) toured eBay Inc.’s California headquarters last week and met with CEO John Donahoe to discuss public policy matters of interest to eBay, PayPal and the greater e-commerce industry. Lungren is a lead co-sponsor of eBay-applauded legislation to protect small online businesses from costly sales tax burdens.
Producers, sports teams and ticketing agents already have out-sized control over ticket prices, delivery fees and technologies. They\'re advocating for restrictive ticketing policies to prevent people from reselling or even sharing their tickets. If you believe that when you buy a ticket YOU own it, then tell your state legislators to preserve a vibrant secondary market. Visit the Fan Freedom Project today to make your voice heard.
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Don’t let the name fool you. “Fan protected paperless ticketing” is Ticketmaster’s name for its new restrictive ticketing system. And while it’s touted as a way to protect fans, this new system will actually limit fans’ rights, including the right to give away or sell your tickets online and on your own terms. Check out some press on the issue and read eBay/StubHub’s position on ticket sales.
On 4th Monday 2011 the Hon Barry O’Farrell MP, Premier of NSW, unveiled his 100 Day Action Plan for the State. The 100 Day Action Plan will implement many of Premier O’Farrell’s election promises and make the improvements in NSW that the community has called for.
'On 22nd March 2011, the Asia Pacific Government Relations (APGR) team met in Kuala Lumpur (KL), Malaysia.
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On 22nd March 2011, the Asia Pacific Government Relations (APGR) team met in Kuala Lumpur (KL), Malaysia.
Brian Bieron, eBay Senior Director of Federal Affairs, was quoted this week in an interview with [subscription-based] Washington Internet Daily. Commenting on previous iterations of pending Internet sales tax legislation, Bieron shared that eBay was particularly unsatisfied with the "small seller exemption" of last year’s version of the bill.
Joong Ang Daily, the Korean partner news agency of International Herald Tribune (IHT), recently interviewed eBay Vice President Tod Cohen in Seoul. The interview gave Tod an opportunity to share eBay’s goal of providing exceptional value to buyers all over the world and how, through eBay, local entrepreneurs and small businesses have the opportunity to reach global markets and are not limited to national boundaries. Read the entire report on the JoongAng Daily website.