France Slams Gavel on eBay Over Customer Protection (E-Commerce Times)

France's auction watchdog is taking eBay to court, arguing the Internet auctioneer does not do enough to protect consumers. The regulatory authority, called the "Council of Sales," said Monday that eBay's French site should be held to the same standards as France's auction houses, which need a special permit from authorities, partly to ensure consumers are protected.

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