Tag Archives: MLM Law

New Video – Today’s key trends in MLM legal and business environment

Posted on April 8, 2018 by Charity

What are the key trends in the legal and business environment in today’s world? A global $2 billion-dollar industry has great press, but it must be self-regulating, looking out for the consumers and distributors. Regulatory agencies today want MLM companies … Continue reading →

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Distributor, Consultant, Representative, Member… What’s the Difference?

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Charity

Generally, distributors, consultants, representatives, independent business owners (IBOs), member, etc. all describe a salesperson who sells products for a direct selling company. Although, it is common for party plan companies to use more artistic names such as stylist, artist, beauty … 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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New Webpage at MLMLegal.com – An Inside Look into a MLM Trial

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Charity

Have you ever wondered what happens in an MLM trial? In this presentation, MLMLegal.com gives you a rare, front row seat into the complexities of an MLM trial. In more than six hours of video, partitioned in more than a … Continue reading →

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What is “Front Loading” or “Inventory-Loading?”

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Charity

Front loading is when a MLM company requires a consultant to purchase an unreasonable amount of inventory that cannot realistically be resold and/or used within a reasonable amount of time. Apart from general pyramiding accusations, the direct selling industry can … 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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CNBC.com Cites Legal Expert, Jeffrey Babener on FTC Business Opportunity Rule

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Charity

CNBC Senior Stocks Commentator, Herb Greenberg, evoked the expertise of leading MLM attorney, Jeff Babener, in the Commentator’s blog post “How Multi-Level Marketers Dodged a Bullet.” CNBC – January 9, 2013 In his article, Commentator Greenberg discussed the effect lobbying … Continue reading →