@pierrelebel wrote:
Who is the lawyer behind the law suit?
...and what does this lawyer, R Rex Parris, do in his "spare time"?
Quite often original founders of law firms go on to other pursuits (politics for one!), yet the name is retained by the firm because it had established public recognition -- in those cases founders sometimes retain a partnership share even if they no longer practice. I expect R. Rex Parris' name is still on the firm banner for this reason. If he's a mayor, I doubt it's a "spare time" job.
Incidentally, large multi-office law firms like this that specialize in one area of law (here it appears to be motor vehicle accident) quite frequently have a whole section of specialists, or a particular office, focused on a different area of the law. I've worked in large firms like this myself. In other words, don't judge a book by its cover.
I expect there is a very high profile commercial lawyer in the ranks whose name will only appear once the matter actually goes to court. We shouldn't assume this lawsuit is a toothless tiger.
I agree completely with 'cumos' comments. I think eBay could have been doing much more, for much longer, to better police the site for violators. Of course, that would have meant fewer fees for eBay...
Once again, eBay has shot itself in the foot.
