Introduction TikTok is rapidly becoming a preferred platform for online sellers, particularly brand owners aiming to boost sales through the TikTok Shop Seller Center. Whether you are considering how to sell on TikTok Shop or already operating as a TikTok seller, understanding and navigating the platform’s legal landscape is critical [...]

Introduction Whether you're exploring businesses for sale near you, evaluating an online shop for sale, or considering buy-sale-trade opportunities, navigating the complexities of eCommerce transactions demands strategic planning. From understanding purchase agreements and due diligence to accurate market valuation and legal negotiation, the role of experienced lawyers and advisors can [...]

"But I'm right!" my client exclaims, their voice rising with frustration. "They breached the contract! I should sue!" Ah, the classic client conundrum. They're convinced they have a slam-dunk case, ready to march into court and demand justice.  That's when I hit them with the question: "Do you want the [...]

Copyright is an essential form of intellectual property (IP) protection for Amazon sellers and online business owners, offering legal safeguards for creative assets. but enforcing it effectively often requires legal action, which can be costly. Sure, it protects original works like photos, videos, and written content, but when it comes [...]

Amazon sellers, are you fed up losing to competitors who bend or outright break the rules to get ahead? From deceptive practices and illegal product claims to review manipulation, unethical sellers are undermining fair competition and hurting honest businesses like yours. It's time to fight back and reclaim your rightful [...]

As TikTok expands its footprint in eCommerce, its TikTok Shops feature allows businesses to sell products directly through the app. For Amazon sellers considering diversifying their sales channels, TikTok offers exciting opportunities to tap into a highly engaged audience. However, just like Amazon’s Brand Registry, TikTok requires sellers to [...]

"Deciphering Wayfair: Why The World Isn’t Ending For Online Merchants" Today, in a 5–4 decision, the Supreme Court of the United States overturned the 50-year-old rule requiring businesses to have a physical presence to be required to collect sales tax. You may think that because physical presence has been overturned [...]

How to Sell Your Amazon Business or Brand Part 1:  How to Find a Buyer Last year, our firm Rafelson Law Firm saw a record year in the M&A space with respect to helping our many Amazon seller clients exit their business, well in excess of a hundred million dollars [...]

The New California Sales Tax & What Amazon Sellers Can Do On October 23rd, 2018, Amazon sellers received a notice from Amazon stating that the company would be turning over seller information to the California Department of Tax and Free Administration (CDTFA) on November 6th, 2018. Based on my [...]

How Software Companies Peddle False Hope and Safety Sales tax registration has become a scary subject for eCommerce businesses, especially those businesses selling on Amazon FBA. The more we read about sales tax law, the more we desperately want to find a quick-fix solution that will let us sleep at [...]

As with any legal discussion, let’s get started with a disclaimer.  This article discusses way Amazon sellers can take action against overseas infringers by exercising their legal rights in court.  It is general information; it is not legal advice and should not be relied upon as such.  Further, the outcomes [...]

Introduction Let’s say you have decided to sell your business.  One of your first few steps will be to decide whether you want to use a Broker to assist you during the sale process.  While you’re shopping around for a broker that’s right for your business, it’s crucial for business [...]

Establishing Trademark rights is arguably the most important aspect of starting an online brand.  Your trademark is your identity.  Even if someone sells the same product as you, let’s say an Avocado slicer, even if it came from the exact same factory, it’s not the same.  Your trademark gives [...]

Prop 65 is a California law that protects public health and the environment by requiring businesses to provide warnings when certain chemicals are present in their products. As an Amazon Seller, it’s essential to know this law as it may affect the products you sell in California. The law requires [...]