David London, Senior Director, U.S. State Government Relations, eBay Inc.; Ted Howes, Director, Advisory Services, BSR (Moderator); Jeremy Rodriguez, Data Center Distinguished Engineer, eBay Inc.

Devin Whitney (Manager, State Government Relations, eBay Inc.), Senator Heath Mello, Senate candidate John Murante, Senator Beau McCoy, Brian Waldron (Lead Manager, Business Performance, PayPal), Linda Dugan (VP, Global Operations NA, PayPal) and Richard Nash (Director of Global Government Relations, eBay Inc.)

The idea that if you buy something, you own it, seems to be a basic American right – but according to recent court decisions, that may not be true. Without your owners’ rights, manufacturers of products might be able to engage in restrictive practices designed to limit retail, resale, and commerce generally.

On October 24, eBay, along with the National Foreign Trade Council (NFTC), hosted a launch event to release the U.S. version of the Commerce 3.0 report.  As in the European report launched in March 2012, Commerce 3.0 – the U.S.

An essential cornerstone of our government is a system created by the people, for the people.  Exercising your right to vote for your representation in government is a fundamental right given to every American.  Increased voter participation can and will improve how the system performs for each of us.  Many Americans fail to take advantage of their right to vote.  Make sure to exercise your right to vote in the upcoming general election on November 6^th.