Citizens for Ownership Rights Petition Collects Over 100,000 Signatures

A few weeks ago we told you about a grassroots public interest coalition – Citizens for Ownership Rights – that came together around the idea of protecting ownership rights, the ability to buy, sell, or use goods as the owner sees fit.  This issue should ring close to eBay buyers and sellers’ hearts as we all benefit from the right to be able to buy and sell goods on the open market.
5 Common Myths about Successful E-commerce

The following e-commerce myths come from eBay's Customer Experience Director Todd Alexander.
House Panel Weighs Small Business Protections in Internet Sales Tax Bill

This morning, the House Judiciary Committee convened a hearing to discuss whether states have the authority to impose new sales tax collection burdens on Internet-enabled retailers.
eBay & PayPal join Consultative Working Group on Cybersafety

Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy formally invited eBay and PayPal to join the Government’s Consultative Working Group on Cybersafety (CWG).
eBay Inc. Hosts Officials from Brazilian Ministry of Communications

Last week, eBay Inc.'s Government Relations team had the opportunity to host a Brazilian delegation of nine influential government officials from the Ministry of Communications.
House Panel to Bring up Internet Sales Tax Issue – Again

On July 24, 2012, the U.S. House Committee on the Judiciary will hold a hearing on whether states should require online retailers to collect sales tax.
Uruguayan Delegation Visits eBay Inc. Offices in San Jose

At the end of June, an Uruguayan delegation visited eBay Inc. in San Jose. The group of nearly 70 public and private sector leaders from Uruguayan government agencies, technology companies and universities were in California visiting various Silicon Valley companies, startups and VC firms.
eBay appointed to the Retail Council of Australia

Last week, Assistant Treasurer David Bradbury announced the appointment of eBay Inc. Australia Vice President Deborah Sharkey to the Retail Council of Australia.
Why trade facilitation matters – eBay presents at WTO

On July 10, eBay opened a two-day World Trade Organisation symposium in Geneva. Together with Imperial Logistics and COMESA, Hanne Melin addressed a full auditorium, most of the 155 WTO members represented, on the topic “Why trade facilitation is important”.
Legislative Alert: Legislation Attempts to Impose New Internet Sales Tax Burdens on Small Businesses. Call Your Senators Today!

On Tuesday, the Senate agreed to begin debating a small business tax bill (S.2237) that some say could boost job creation. Unfortunately, Senators Mike Enzi (R-WY), Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Lamar Alexander (R-TN) have expressed plans to offer an Internet Sales Tax amendment. If you oppose this Internet Sales Tax scheme that would make it harder for small business retailers to use the Internet and raise prices on consumers, contact your Senators and let them know what you think.