OMG Attorney Aaron Block Quoted by Congresswoman Jayapal
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 thank...
Online Merchants Guild Issues Statement Of Support For Antitrust Legislation
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...
Online Merchants Guild (“OMG”) files state action challenging Pennsylvania’s illegal pursuit of Amazon merchants for back taxes
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 wherein the judge ruled that...
DC Attorney General Brings Antitrust Suit Against Amazon
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 Policy". Key quote...
Online Merchants Guild Announces Second Stipulation Agreement with Pennsylvania Department of Revenue, extending members deadline to respond
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...