Category Archives: SEC

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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Full Text of SEC Complaint Zeek Rewards

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Charity

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF NORTH CAROLINA CHARLOTTE DIVISION   SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION, Plaintiff, vs. REX VENTURE GROUP, LLC d/b/a ZEEKREWARDS.COM, and PAUL R. BURKS, Defendant, ) ) ) ) ) ) ) … Continue reading →

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And the Leaves that are Green Turn to Brown – MLM Penny Auctions

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Charity

© Jeffrey Babener 2012 And the leaves that are green turn to brown And they wither in the wind And they crumble in your hands….   – Simon and Garfunkel The recent SEC prosecution and demise of MLM penny auction … Continue reading →

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