by WP Editor | Oct 15, 2021 | Featured, News
In response to a request from the FTC for public comment regarding “Contract terms that may harm fair competition,” the Online Merchants Guild recently submitted the document below for review based on Issues facing the community as well as feedback from...
by WP Editor | Aug 25, 2021 | Featured, News
Members of the Online Merchants Guild (OMG) have expressed concern about recent statements made by Amazon in response to pending antitrust legislation. Importantly, much of what Amazon has said about these bills is self-serving. Amazon may have led you to believe that...
by WP Editor | Jul 11, 2021 | Featured, News
The Online Merchants Guild is happy to announce that we have a formal Stipulation agreement in place with the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue which extends the deadline for Guild members to respond until two weeks after the court rules on the case. We expect that...
by WP Editor | Jun 28, 2021 | Featured, News
WE MUST TAKE CONTROL OF THE DIALOGUE IN CONGRESS THAT WILL FOREVER CHANGE OUR FUTURE Two weeks ago, the House Judiciary Committee introduced a package of antitrust legislation which includes the possible breakup of Amazon. This groundbreaking package of Legislation...
by WP Editor | Jun 24, 2021 | Featured, News
During the antitrust hearings earlier today a letter from the Guild’s trial attorney Aaron Block was read by the sponsor of the bill, Congresswoman Jayapal while making a point about the overwhelming level of control that Amazon has over it’s merchants. We...
by WP Editor | Jun 22, 2021 | Featured, News
The Online Merchants Guild, which represents, and whose membership is solely made up of, the small and micro eCommerce businesses that rely on Amazon as a primary source of income, is pleased to support the proposed antitrust legislation currently being considered by...
by WP Editor | Jun 3, 2021 | Featured, News
For Immediate Release: Online Merchants Guild (“OMG”) files state action challenging Pennsylvania’s illegal pursuit of Amazon merchants for back taxes On May 28th OMG’s federal case was dismissed, not on its merits but on “Comity” grounds...
by WP Editor | May 25, 2021 | Featured, News
This morning, Attorney General Karl A. Racine announced that the District of Columbia is suing Amazon on antitrust grounds. The lawsuit alleges that Amazon illegally maintained monopoly power by fixing prices through enforcement of it’s “Fair Price...
by WP Editor | May 5, 2021 | Featured, News
The Online Merchant’s Guild is pleased to announce that we have a new agreement formally in place with the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue extending the deadline for Guild members to respond to the letters many of you have received. This agreement gives Guild...
by WP Editor | Apr 12, 2021 | Featured, News
The Online Merchants Guild (OMG) enthusiastically supports the nomination of Lina Kahn for FTC Commissioner. Ms. Kahn’s background and experience make her uniquely qualified to advance and promote competition, consumer choice and economic liberty. Ms. Kahn has a deep...
