THE GIBSON GROUP, LLC for EBAY, INC.
What was lobbied
7 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Telecommunications TEC
Monitor cybersecurity legislation. Monitor privacy oversight issues. Monitor issues relating to data breach legislation.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOSEPH H GIBSON | Counsel for Legislative & Intergovernmental Affairs Anti-Trust Division, DOJ 2001-2002; Chief Antitrust Counsel, House Judiciary Committee 1997-2001; Counsel, House Judiciary Committee 1995-1997 |
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
Monitor issues relating to lowering trade barriers for small business. Monitor issues relating to trade agreements.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOSEPH H GIBSON | — |
Immigration IMM
Monitor general immigration reform.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOSEPH H GIBSON | — |
Computer Industry CPI
Competition in online and mobile services. Monitor issues relating to Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOSEPH H GIBSON | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
Monitor general issues related to implementation of the Streamlined Sales Tax Project (SSTP) and proposals granting authority to states to mandate the collection of state and local sales taxes by remote retailers absent physical nexus in the state. Monitor taxation of digital goods.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOSEPH H GIBSON | — |
Copyright/Patent/Trademark CPT
Monitor copyright oversight issues. Monitor issues relating to the first sale doctrine. Monitor patent reform. Monitor resale royalties for visual works. Issues relating to counterfeit goods.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOSEPH H GIBSON | — |
Shown as published by the Senate Office of Public Records and the House Clerk under the Lobbying Disclosure Act. The official filing is the record; open it for the full form.