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Lawsuit targets eBay for alleged environmental violations

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8 months ago

September 28, 2023

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The United States government has taken legal action against eBay, alleging that the online marketplace allowed the sale of products that violated federal environmental laws.

The lawsuit, filed by federal authorities, claims that eBay failed to adequately monitor and regulate the listings on its platform, resulting in the sale of items that pose environmental risks.

According to the complaint, numerous listings on eBay offered products such as banned pesticides, hazardous chemicals, and even illegal wildlife products. These items, if not properly handled or disposed of, can have detrimental effects on the environment, public health, and wildlife conservation efforts.

The lawsuit argues that eBay’s negligence in enforcing environmental regulations allowed sellers to profit from these unlawful transactions, putting profit above environmental protection. Federal authorities are seeking both financial penalties and a court order mandating eBay to improve its oversight and compliance mechanisms to prevent such violations in the future.

eBay, a global e-commerce giant, has responded by stating that it takes its responsibilities seriously and has been working to combat illegal listings and promote compliance with environmental laws on its platform. The company claims to have invested significant resources in implementing policies and tools to prevent the sale of prohibited items.

However, the government’s lawsuit underscores the challenges that online marketplaces face in policing their vast ecosystems of listings and ensuring that they do not inadvertently facilitate illegal or harmful activities.

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Why Australia is becoming the new home of the Hollywood blockbuster

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4 hours ago

May 17, 2024

Nathan Langridge

Australia’s multimillion-dollar campaign to attract Hollywood productions to its shores appears to be paying off.

The allure of Australia lies not only in its picturesque locations but also in its competitive financial incentives.

The government offers generous rebates and tax breaks to international productions, making it an attractive proposition for filmmakers looking to maximise their budgets.

Despite the recent intake of Hollywood productions down under such as ‘The Fall Guy’ and ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’, Aussie independents are still finding the space to carve their own creative path.

Rob Fantozzi joined the program to discuss the latest in Hollywood, and showcased his own upcoming project – ‘Omerta‘. #featured

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Portal between countries shut down after international flashing

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9 hours ago

May 17, 2024

Nathan Langridge

An international video portal has been forced to shut down after an OnlyFans model reportedly flashed passersby from across the globe.

On this episode of Ahron and Mike Live – Which would you prefer; pay rise or work perks, an international portal closes, the military reveal a submarine stingray and are you on a top or bottom burger bun?

Ticker’s Ahron Young & Mike Loder discuss. #featured #trending

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U.S. home prices surge 47%

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14 hours ago

May 17, 2024

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American home prices are rising at faster pace now than in the last 20-years.

A recent analysis reveals a jaw dropping surge in the cost of American homes.

Since the start of 2020, U.S. home prices have surged 47% easily outstripping the gains seen in recent decades.

On top of that, home price growth so far this decade is on the verge of surpassing all the growth seen in the 2000s.

Many experts believe this decade’s housing market frenzy was ignited by a perfect storm — the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic triggering an unprecedented rush among buyers.

Tom Hutchens, the Executive Vice President of Production at Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions joins Veronica Dudo to discuss.

#IN AMERICA TODAY #economy #housing #housingmarket #homeprices #homesales #inflation #trending