Category Archives: FTC

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

Posted on April 28, 2015 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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Are you ready to start your MLM company in 2015? Watch this motivational video: Since You Are a MLM Attorney, Why Would You Host the MLM Startup Conference for the Executives of Startup and Existing Companies?

Posted on April 9, 2015 by Charity

We have hosted more than 70 national conferences on starting and running a direct selling, network marketing, MLM or party plan company. We host the original MLM Startup Company that many try to imitate. We have started and advised many … Continue reading →

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Looking Forward to 2015 – 63 New Videos Being Launched at MLMLegal.com

Posted on March 12, 2015 by Charity

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (depicted here in true Babener-fashion by Jeff Babener’s grandson, Sammy) are famous for battling petty criminals, evil overlords, mutated creatures, and alien invaders. MLMLegal.com is famous for squashing MLM myths, spreading knowledge about the network marketing … Continue reading →

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New Press Release: MLMLegal.com and Babener & Associates Announces Its 69th National Starting and Running the Successful MLM Company Conference

Posted on January 6, 2015 by Charity

The Network Marketing Conference Will Be Held February 26 & 27, 2015, Which Is Quickly Approaching LAS VEGAS, NV — (Marketwired) — 01/06/15 — For more than 28 years, leading industry experts have educated the executives of starting and existing … Continue reading →

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October 2014 MLM Startup Conference Success!

Posted on November 3, 2014 by Charity

You wouldn’t believe the turnout we had for the October 2014 MLM Startup Conference! Entrepreneurs, executives, founders, and CEOs from 98 direct selling companies registered for the event! Over 160 entrepreneurs registered for the conference! These innovative entrepreneurs represented 31 … Continue reading →

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Did You Miss IT?! Next MLM Startup Conference is February 26 & 27, 2015!

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Charity

The MLM Startup Conference for Executives of Startup and Existing Direct Selling Companies takes place February 26 & 27 in Las Vegas. This is the 70th annual, two-day conference, featuring industry experts and invaluable tools for the MLM startup entrepreneur. … Continue reading →

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What Are Unauthorized Medical Claims?

Posted on July 22, 2014 by Charity

MLM companies and direct sellers are among the biggest sellers of health and cosmetics products in the world. Some of the largest companies are traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), such as Avon or Herbalife. Because of concerns … Continue reading →

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What Regulatory Changes are Affecting Network Marketing Companies? Part One

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Charity

Part One The MLM industry has, during the last 20 years, developed positive working relationships with regulatory agencies such as attorneys general and the FTC (Federal Trade Commission). There was a time, however, back in the 1970s, when the FTC … Continue reading →

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New Video – Interview by the DSWA of Jeff Babener – “Legal Hotspots for Direct Selling Companies”

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Charity

Nikki Keohohou with the Direct Selling Women’s Alliance (DSWA) hosts the Executive Interview Forum titled “Legal Hotspots for Direct Selling Companies.” The interviewee for this hour is Network Marketing Attorney, Jeff Babener, Editor of www.mlmlegal.com. View the video on our … Continue reading →

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MLM Startup Conference Statistics and Overview – February 2014

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Charity

For over 27 years MLMLegal.com and Babener & Associates has hosted the most prestigious MLM conference for executives of startup and existing direct selling companies. We’ve provided some statistics and overview of our last MLM Startup Conference: Our February Conference, … Continue reading →