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Only Two Weeks Left Until the Starting and Running the Successful MLM Company Conference

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Charity

There are only two weeks left to register for the MLM Startup Conference for Executives of Startup and Existing Direct Selling Companies. This is the 65th annual, two-day conference, featuring industry experts and invaluable tools for the MLM startup entrepreneur. … Continue reading →

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Why Do I Need an Experienced Network Marketing Attorney?

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Charity

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

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Charity

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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FDA to Issue Revised NDI Guidance – Nutraceuticals World Reports

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Charity

Representatives of the Dietary Supplement Industry have indicated they are pleased that the FDA plans to issue a “revised draft guidance on new dietary ingredients (NDIs) used in dietary supplements,” reported Nutraceuticalsworld.com. The FDA’s new dietary ingredients draft issued in … Continue reading →