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FTC v. BurnLounge: Lessons Learned for MLM/Direct Selling

by Babener & Associates on 4/5/2012

1. FTC stated policy has been to prosecute egregious pyramid schemes as opposed to mainstream direct selling. By and large, this has been the case since the famous 1979 FTC Amway unsuccessful prosecution. 2. FTC and major...more

Dewey Shoot the Lifeboats as Our Partners Seek Safety From Our Law Firm in Stormy Seas?

by Jerome Kowalski on 4/5/2012

Dewey & LeBoeuf continue to flounder in stormy seas. In this Internet era, we are all bolted to our deck chairs in calmer adjacent seas glued to this spectacle as it unfolds before us. The bolt to the exits by some important...more

AJM Packaging Corporation, et al, 59 Fed. Reg. 23718 (May 6 1994)

AJM Packaging Corporation, et al

by Babener & Associates on 3/30/2012

AJM Packaging sold "Nature's Own Green Label" paper plates, and represented that the paper plates and packaging were recyclable and biodegradable. However there were no collection facilities in existence that could deal with...more

Agel Enterprises, LLC v. Schroeder, Case no. 2:08-CV-673 TS (2008)

Agel Enterprises, LLC v. Schroeder

by Babener & Associates on 3/30/2012

Plaintiff Agel Enterprises, LLC's confidentiality and nondisclosure agreement and Policies and Procedures manual both established Plaintiff's team lists as proprietary trade secrets. Defendants, who had signed both documents,...more

Adell v. Quixtar Inc. et al, Case No. BC 405420 (2009)

Adell v. Quixtar Inc. et al

by Babener & Associates on 3/30/2012

Quixtar marketed and sold "Ribbon" gift cards. The cards had a "Redeem By" notice printed on them that was less than a year from the purchase date. 26 states have laws prohibiting gift cards from expiring, or forbidding gift...more

Dewey Think We Are Watching the Deconstruction of a Venerable Law Firm?

by Jerome Kowalski on 3/26/2012

In these challenging times, a noted and venerated law firm seems, at the very zenith of the profession, seems to be deconstructing before our eyes. While some of us watch transfixed as a major pillar of the legal community...more

The New FTC Business Opportunity Rule MLM/Direct Selling Exemption Recognized

by Babener & Associates on 3/16/2012

The Direct Selling Industry Scores a Win In March 2012, the direct selling industry has occasion to celebrate what a united industry, companies and distributors, can achieve if everyone pulls oars together in the same...more

ClynsBrands: MLM Company Profile

by Babener & Associates on 3/15/2012

Editor's Note: Welcome to MLMLegal.Com Company Profiles at www.mlmlegal.com. Here you will find brief summaries of pertinent information about hundreds of MLM, Direct Selling, Direct Sales, Network Marketing and Party Plan...more

FTC v. BurnLounge

FTC v. BurnLounge: Final Press Release

by Babener & Associates on 3/14/2012

FTC Action Leads to Court Order Shutting Down Pyramid Scam Thousands of Consumers Burned by BurnLounge At the request of the Federal Trade Commission, a U.S. district court judge has ordered the operators and top promoters...more

Independence Energy: MLM Company Profile

by Babener & Associates on 3/12/2012

Editor's Note: Welcome to MLMLegal.Com Company Profiles at www.mlmlegal.com. Here you will find brief summaries of pertinent information about hundreds of MLM, Direct Selling, Direct Sales, Network Marketing and Party Plan...more

Krysalis FIT: MLM Company Profile

by Babener & Associates on 3/1/2012

Editor's Note: Welcome to MLMLegal.Com Company Profiles at www.mlmlegal.com. Here you will find brief summaries of pertinent information about hundreds of MLM, Direct Selling, Direct Sales, Network Marketing and Party Plan...more

Greenfoot Global: MLM Company Profile

by Babener & Associates on 3/1/2012

Editor's Note: Welcome to MLMLegal.Com Company Profiles at www.mlmlegal.com. Here you will find brief summaries of pertinent information about hundreds of MLM, Direct Selling, Direct Sales, Network Marketing and Party Plan...more

Beijo Bags: MLM Company Profile

by Babener & Associates on 3/1/2012

Editor's Note: Welcome to MLMLegal.Com Company Profiles at www.mlmlegal.com. Here you will find brief summaries of pertinent information about hundreds of MLM, Direct Selling, Direct Sales, Network Marketing and Party Plan...more

Bamboo Pink: MLM Company Profile

by Babener & Associates on 3/1/2012

Editor's Note: Welcome to MLMLegal.Com Company Profiles at www.mlmlegal.com. Here you will find brief summaries of pertinent information about hundreds of MLM, Direct Selling, Direct Sales, Network Marketing and Party Plan...more

Bandals Footwear: MLM Company Profile

by Babener & Associates on 3/1/2012

Editor's Note: Welcome to MLMLegal.Com Company Profiles at www.mlmlegal.com. Here you will find brief summaries of pertinent information about hundreds of MLM, Direct Selling, Direct Sales, Network Marketing and Party Plan...more

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MLM / Direct Sales Updates – May 22, 2012

FTC v. BurnLounge: Lessons Learned for MLM/Direct Selling

Dewey Shoot the Lifeboats as Our Partners Seek Safety From Our Law Firm in Stormy Seas?

AJM Packaging Corporation, et al, 59 Fed. Reg. 23718 (May 6 1994)

AJM Packaging Corporation, et al

Agel Enterprises, LLC v. Schroeder, Case no. 2:08-CV-673 TS (2008)

Agel Enterprises, LLC v. Schroeder

Adell v. Quixtar Inc. et al, Case No. BC 405420 (2009)

Adell v. Quixtar Inc. et al

Dewey Think We Are Watching the Deconstruction of a Venerable Law Firm?

The New FTC Business Opportunity Rule MLM/Direct Selling Exemption Recognized

ClynsBrands: MLM Company Profile

FTC v. BurnLounge

FTC v. BurnLounge: Final Press Release

Independence Energy: MLM Company Profile

Krysalis FIT: MLM Company Profile

Greenfoot Global: MLM Company Profile

Beijo Bags: MLM Company Profile

Bamboo Pink: MLM Company Profile

Bandals Footwear: MLM Company Profile

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