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US President Obama named former eBay Vice President of Security Howard Schmidt the new White House Cybersecurity Coordinator. Mr. Schmidt is the CEO of the Information Security Forum, a nonprofit computer security trade association based in London. More: continued here

embroiled in dueling lawsuits: EBay says that its stake was unfairly diluted and wants to get its original equity amount back. Craigslist says it’s the victim of unfair competitive practices and viola… More: continued here

Harvard Business Review ranked former eBay CEO Meg Whitman number-eight on its list of top-performing CEOs. The business publication examined 2,000 CEOs worldwide and asked the question, “who led firms that, on the basis of stock returns, outperformed other firms in the same country and industry?” More: continued here

At the close of a nearly two-week nonjury trial between Internet titans eBay Inc. and Craigslist, Chancellor William B. Chandler III hinted that the companies might consider settlement talks because a ruling from the judge could “make everyone unhappy.” The trial was closely watched because it could have a profound …

eBay Fulfillment Made Even Easier for Merchants — Free Shipping Tool Easily Connects eBay and Shipwire Accounts More: continued here

MiamiHerald.com Holiday stragglers find shortages of hot itemsWEAROne shopper searching for Lego and Erector sets says he had to pay up to 35 percent markup on eBay because he couldn't find the toys in stores. …Holiday stragglers find shortages of hot itemsThe Associated Pressall 157 news articles » More: continued here

Harvard Business Review ranked former eBay CEO Meg Whitman number-eight on its list of top-performing CEOs. The business publication examined 2,000 CEOs worldwide and asked the question, “who led firms that, on the basis of stock returns, outperformed other firms in the same country and industry?” More: continued here

New York Daily News Former eBay security chief to head cybersecurity for ObamaSan Jose Business JournalHoward A. Schmidt, who is expected to head up the Obama administration's cybersecurity efforts, was formerly chief information security officer at eBay Inc. …Former eBay VP of Security Named White House Cybersecurity CoordinatorAuctionbytesWhite House Taps …

Auctionbytes eBay Buyers and Sellers Raise $50 Million for Nonprofits in 2009AuctionbyteseBay buyers and sellers raised a record $50 million for US and UK nonprofit organizations so far in 2009. eBay Giving Works, eBay's online …EBay users give record $50M to nonprofits in 2009Bizjournals.comeBay Users Gave $50-Million to Charities This …

Shipwire Expands Partnership With eBay, Enhances eBay Shipping Services With …Market Wire (press release)With the expanded partnership, eBay merchants will find it even easier to sell their goods on eBay and fulfill with Shipwire, thanks to a free eBay shipping …and more » More: continued here