eBay: “Federal sales tax would hurt small firms”

"High street retailers complain that allowing online businesses to escape without paying sales tax gives them an unfair advantage, but eBay says the introduction of a federal sales tax affecting all US states would be unfair on small traders involved in domestic and international shipping. Brian Bieron, senior director for federal government affairs at eBay, said: ‘We believe that putting a tax burden on small businesses and treating them the same as giant retailers is unfair. This would add a new cost.’"  Read more
Dancing Squirrels and Front Row Fantasies: What’s Your Ticket Story?

Our friends at the Fan Freedom Project want to hear your story.  Have you ever seen the band or sports team of your dreams thanks to a last-minute ticket purchase for a sold-out event? Have you experienced a kiddo coming down with fever the morning of a long-anticipated event…leaving you with two pricey tickets for the opening show of Dancing Squirrels on Ice? By sharing your story – no matter how big or small – we can show legislators the importance of preserving our right to control the tickets we buy. Share your story today.
'The Asia Internet Coalition launches in Hong Kong'

'eBay Inc.’s Government Relations team in Asia is excited to announce the launch of the Asia Internet Coalition (AIC). The AIC is an industry lobbying group eBay has founded with Google, Nokia, Skype and Yahoo. Through information sharing, it aims to provide an industry communications platform for government agencies and thereby help to facilitate the development of the internet economy in Asia Pacific.'
The Asia Internet Coalition launches in Hong Kong

eBay Inc.’s Government Relations team in Asia is excited to announce the launch of the Asia Internet Coalition (AIC). The AIC is an industry lobbying group eBay has founded with Google, Nokia, Skype and Yahoo. Through information sharing, it aims to provide an industry communications platform for government agencies and thereby help to facilitate the development of the internet economy in Asia Pacific.
French Bill Amended to Protect eBay Against Auctioneering Regs

Three years ago, the French Parliament proposed a draft bill aiming to subject eBay to the same regulation and licensing requirements as traditional auctioneers. This law would have put at risk the company’s liability, but more notably, our professional sellers’ businesses. Finally, on June 1, 2011, the French Parliament adopted the final draft bill which excludes eBay from the scope of traditional auctioneers.
Stormin’ Sacramento: eBay Sellers Speak Up to Protect Entrepreneurs

Eleven California sellers recently visited the State Capitol in Sacramento to meet with elected officials and promote protections for online entrepreneurs. Representing a broad range of businesses and product categories, the sellers met with more than 13 state legislators and Governor Jerry Brown\'s office.
The Making of an eBay Ad: Peek Behind the Curtain

Ever wonder what goes into creating an eBay commercial? Check out this YouTube video, which takes you behind the scenes of the making of an eBay TV ad in Germany. The commercial is part of a new print, TV and social media campaign to increase awareness of the wide range of new goods by professional retailers available on eBay.
Launch of the National Digital Economy Strategy

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eBay leads the way at CeBIT

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Senator Franken Visits eBay HQ

Senator Al Franken (D-MN), seen here with eBay and PayPal Government Relations staff, paid a visit to eBay Inc.’s San Jose headquarters last week.  The Senator’s visit came as part of a tour of numerous technology companies in Silicon Valley. Senator Franken is a member of the Judiciary Committee and chairs the newly-created Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology and the Law.