Category Archives: Earnings Claims

The FTC Speaks out on Direct Selling

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Charity

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is the primary federal enforcement agency for the direct selling, network marketing and multilevel marketing (MLM) industry. In its own words, here is the FTC’s advice for evaluating a direct selling opportunity: Multilevel Marketing In … Continue reading →

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Next MLM Startup Conference is October 24 & 25, 2013 – Las Vegas

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Charity

MLMLegal.com Announces Its 65th 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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MLM Distributor Success – Knowing the Basics

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Charity

This blog post is the companion post to the video: The Major Players – Successful MLM Companies, in which MLM Attorney, Jeffrey Babener, discusses what makes distributors successful in the MLM industry. There is no question that, over time, the … Continue reading →

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An Introduction to Direct Selling and The Basics of MLM

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Charity

This blog post is a companion post to the video: An Introduction to Direct Selling and The Basics of MLM The Introduction of Expert MLM Attorney, Jeff Babener Jeffrey Babener of Babener and Associates is a legal legend in network … Continue reading →

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Interview with Expert MLM Attorney – Are Earnings Calculators Legal?

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Charity

Expert MLM Attorney, Jeff Babener, explains when it is legal for direct selling companies to use earnings calculators to make earnings claims. Interview with Expert Attorney – Are Earnings Calculators Legal? Interviewer: Jeff, talk to us about earnings calculators because … Continue reading →

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Jeffrey Babener’s Youtube Channel Reaches 60,000 Views

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Charity

Jeffrey Babener’s – Editor of MLMLegal.com and MLMAttorney.com – Youtube channel has reached over 60,000 views. As the leading MLM expert, Jeff Babener has launched nearly 60 educational and informational videos for MLM, network marketing, direct selling, party plan executives … Continue reading →

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Explaining Your MLM Company to the Public: Answering the Hard Questions

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Charity

By Jeffrey Babener © 2012 / 2013 www.mlmlegal.com In explaining itself to the public, press and regulators, every direct selling/network marketing company (and its distributors) should aim to describe the Company and its marketing program in the tradition of legitimacy. … Continue reading →

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New Video: Earnings Claims and Consumer Protection Laws

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Charity

Attorney Jeff Babener released a new video titled Earnings Claims and Consumer Protection Laws. In an MLM company compliance training session, he discusses why the states, such as Oregon, Florida, Ohio, etc., treat potential distributors as “consumers” of a business … Continue reading →

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The $100M Club – Direct Selling Companies Making Upwards of $100 Million

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Charity

The Direct Selling News‘ (DSN) list of the Top 100 Direct Selling Companies in the World includes the companies that are in the 100 million in net sales (2011) club. Below are the MLM, direct selling, network marketing, party plan … Continue reading →

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