Tag Archives: Pyramid

Finding an Expert MLM Attorney and Determining if a Network Marketing Company is Legal

Posted on July 14, 2015 by Charity

There are ways to make sure that a direct selling company operates as a legal and ethical business. Firstly, contact the industry association websites, such as the Direct Selling Association (DSA), to see if the company is a member and … Continue reading →

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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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Gifting Club? Run the Other Way! In Fact, Run and Watch this New Video: What about Gifting Clubs?

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Charity

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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Tennessee Recognizes Personal Use in New Legislation

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Charity

On July 1st, 2014, Tennessee became the latest government/regulatory entity to adopt updated MLM/Pyramid legislation recognizing “personal use” in pyramiding analysis. The Tennessee language is similar to language adopted in more than a dozen state statutes, which recognizes personal use, … Continue reading →

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Direct Selling Facts Features Burnlounge Article

Posted on July 8, 2014 by Charity

Direct Selling Facts features Attorney Jeff Babener’s timely article, “Burnlounge Appeal Decision: Guidance on Pyramid v. Legitimate MLM and the Role of Personal Use in Pyramid Analysis.” Click here to read the article. For more information on the network marketing … Continue reading →

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BurnLounge Appeal Decision: Guidance on Pyramid v. Legitimate MLM and the Role of Personal Use in Pyramid Analysis- New Article at MLMLegal.com

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Charity

BurnLounge Appeal Decision: Guidance on Pyramid v. Legitimate MLM and the Role of Personal Use in Pyramid Analysis By Jeffrey A. Babener © 2016 On June 2, 2014, in the case of FTC v. BurnLounge, the U.S. Court of Appeals … Continue reading →

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Good News about Network Marketing

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Charity

In some circles, network marketing has a bad reputation. Those who had bad experiences in the industry, or are contributors to the industry’s bad reputation, or who misunderstand how the industry works, have all contributed to the association of the … Continue reading →

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Creating a Compensation Plan That Is Guaranteed to Be Legal

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Charity

How do I create a compensation plan that guarantees to be legal? This is a question that might take one thousand pages to answer. You will find endless articles and videos at www.mlmlegal.com on differentiating a legitimate direct selling company … Continue reading →

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Press Release: MLMLegal.com Releases Trilogy of Articles on Personal Use: Herbalife Belgium; Herbalife and Short Sellers; Burnlounge Music Portal

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Charity

Herbalife Belgium: In a dramatic turn, a Belgian appeals courts reverses a lower court ruling and hold that Hebalife is no pyramid, but is in fact a legitimate direct selling business opportunity. The court validates “personal use” by distributors in … Continue reading →

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Herbalife: Belgian Appeal Court: Herbalife is No Pyramid: Validates Legitimacy The Next Chapter in Recognition of Personal Use

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Charity

By Jeffrey A. Babener © 2013 http://www.mlmlegal.com Like the pine trees lining the winding road, I got a name… Jim Croce And That Name Is Not “Pyramid” So says a Belgian Appeal Court about American direct selling/network marketing company, Herbalife, … Continue reading →