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Why Would an Attorney Host a MLM Startup Conference? Watch the Video!

We have hosted more than 70 national conferences on starting and running a direct selling, network marketing, MLM or party plan company. We have started and advised many of the leading companies in the industry and we have a “big … Continue reading

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Check to See if a MLM Company is Legal or a Pyramid Scheme

Prospective distributors often ask how they can find out if a MLM, network marketing, or direct selling company is legal or if it’s a pyramid scheme. There are a number of ways to research the company yourself; to be sure … Continue reading

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New Video: Why Do I Need an Experienced Network Marketing Attorney?

An experienced and seasoned direct sales attorney can be the single most valuable resource that a MLM company can ever utilize. Look for a professional who has represented leading direct selling companies as well as startup companies. As industry experts, … Continue reading

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What do Startup Companies Think about Long Term Professional Relationships?

MLMLegal.com and Babener & Associates have been with many network marketing companies from the very beginning, from startup to stable. We were involved in early stages of a number of leading MLM companies, including some traded on the New York … Continue reading

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Why Do I Need an Experienced Network Marketing Attorney?

An experienced and seasoned direct sales attorney can be the single most valuable resource that a MLM company can ever utilize. Look for a professional who has represented leading direct selling companies as well as startup companies. As industry experts, … Continue reading

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Gifting Club?… Run the Other Way…

A gifting club usually begins unintentionally between friends, family and neighbors. Unlike the traditional pyramid scheme, gifting clubs are not promoted as an investment by fraudulent financial advisers. Gifting clubs are usually home-grown. Those involved believe that they are genuinely … Continue reading

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Gaining Experience in MLM – Possess it or Buy it?

This blog post is the companion post to the video: You Must Possess or Buy MLM Experience. The following is the transcript of MLM Attorney Jeff Babener’s own words. Hi, I’m Jeff Babener of MLMLegal.com and I would like to … Continue reading

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MLM Attorney – How a MLM Lawyer Can Help Your Direct Selling Business

This blog post is the companion post to the video The Legal Issues of Starting and Running a MLM Company. The following is the transcript of MLM Attorney Jeff Babener’s own words: Hi, I’m Jeff Babener of MLMLegal.com, and I’d … Continue reading

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Why You Should Trademark Your MLM Company Name

This blog post is the companion post to the video How Important is Your Company Name? Learn about Trademarking Your Company Name. 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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