Category Archives: Legal

Who Owns The Downline?

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Charity

Actually no one owns the downline. Distributors enter into an individual contract with the company. Inherent in the contract is the company’s agreement to pay overrides on the downline sales organization of the distributor. However, downlines are people and no … Continue reading →

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Less than 10 Days Left to Register for the MLM Startup Conference!

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Charity

MLMLegal.com Announces Its 64th National MLM/Direct Selling Startup Conference! An ACTION CONFERENCE for executives of startup and emerging MLM companies! For more than 25 years, leading industry experts have educated the executives of starting and existing MLM, direct selling, network … Continue reading →

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Only Two Weeks Left to Register for the MLM Startup Conference in Las Vegas!

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Charity

MLMLegal.com Announces Its 64th National MLM/Direct Selling Startup Conference! An ACTION CONFERENCE for executives of startup and emerging MLM companies! For more than 25 years, leading industry experts have educated the executives of starting and existing MLM, direct selling, network … Continue reading →

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As a consultant, what can I say about a MLM company’s nutritional/dietary supplement products?

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Charity

As a general matter, MLM companies will be very specific about what distributors can and cannot say about the company’s products. Usually, this information will appear in the company’s literature. MLM companies can find themselves in serious mess with state … Continue reading →

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MLMLegal.com has released an analytical article by noted direct selling industry expert and legal authority, Jeffrey Babener

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Charity

Herbalife: What Short Sellers Missed on the Way to the Press Conference… The Personal Use Issue in Pyramid Analysis; Who is an Ultimate User? An excerpt from the article and link to the full article atwww.mlmlegal.com.   Déjà vu, all … Continue reading →

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FDA Notification for Permissible Structure/Function Claims for Dietary Supplements

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Charity

MLM Distributors and MLM companies often ask about the notification requirements for permissible structure/function claims for dietary supplements, under FDA rules of DSHEA (Dietary Supplement Health Education Act). Here is summary, directly from the FDA, which may prove helpful: PART … Continue reading →

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Free “Direct Selling, Network Marketing, MLM” DVD

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Charity

SourceNet Creative and MLMLegal.com present the “Direct Selling, Network Marketing, MLM” DVD. Visit www.mlmlegal.com for your FREE DVD full of MLM advice about starting and running the successful MLM company. The “Direct Selling, Network Marketing, MLM” DVD is FREE (for … Continue reading →

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A View of the MLM Industry: Past, Present and Future – Interview with Jeff Babener

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Charity

This blog post is the companion post to the video: A View of the Direct Selling Industry: Past, Present and Future, in which MLM Attorney, Jeffrey Babener, discusses the past, present and future of the direct selling industry. Interviewer: Jeff, … Continue reading →

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Is a MLM Lawyer a Typical Lawyer?

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Charity

This blog post is the companion post to the video: Is a MLM Lawyer a Typical Lawyer? Find out what differentiates a business lawyer, or a typical lawyer, and a MLM legal professional. People often ask me “Are you a … Continue reading →

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Choosing the Right MLM Software and Technology for Your Direct Selling Business

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Charity

This blog post is the companion post to the video: Choosing the Right MLM Software and Technology for your Direct Selling Business. The following is the transcript of MLM Attorney Jeff Babener’s own words: Hi, I’m Jeff Babener of MLMLegal.com. … Continue reading →

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