The Federal Trade Commission today announced it has finalized an updated version of its Endorsement Guides, which provide agency guidance to businesses and others to ensure that advertising using reviews or endorsements is truthful. The Endorsement Guides advise businesses on what practices may be unfair or deceptive in violation of
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A federal court in the District of Arizona has sided with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in its request to shut down a direct selling company called Success By Health (SBH) for violating the FTC Act by operating as an unlawful pyramid scheme. Through this decision, the Commission has now successfully
April 13, 2023 The Federal Trade Commission is putting hundreds of advertisers on notice that they should avoid deceiving consumers with advertisements that make product claims that cannot be backed up or substantiated. In notices sent to the companies, the FTC warned that it will not hesitate to use its
By Emily Birnbaum February 14, 2023 Christine Wilson, the sole Republican on the Federal Trade Commission, on Tuesday announced she is resigning from the agency over her fierce opposition to progressive FTC Chair Lina Khan’s agenda. Wilson, who has spent months publicly criticizing Khan’s efforts to crack down on corporate power
Finalize Your Arrangements for the Summit! As we are within days of the start of the 2023 Direct Selling Leadership & Compliance (DSLC) Summit at the Hilton Salt Lake City Center (February 22-24), we only have one question for you … are you ready? If not, there are still a
Irvine, February 13, 2023—Effective March 31, 2023, Nikken will close its operations in Europe after 27 years. The wellness company will focus its business on its North American, Latin American and Japanese markets. Since opening in Europe in 1996, Nikken Independent Consultants there have provided quality products and services. President
Tickets & Rooms are Filling Fast – Book Today. In less than a month, the 2023 Direct Selling Leadership & Compliance (DSLC) Summit will kick off in Salt Lake City (Feb. 22-24), and that means the deadline to make plans and buy tickets is upon us! That’s right, it’s
FTC Extends Public Comment Period on Potential Business Opportunity Rule Changes to January 31, 2023
The Federal Trade Commission has voted to extend the public comment period for its advanced notice of proposed rulemaking on changes to the Business Opportunity Rule to January 31, 2023. A number of commenters requested that the FTC extend the current deadline due to the holiday season. Information on how to submit
Tickets & Rooms are Filling Fast – Book Now! The 2023 Direct Selling Leadership & Compliance (DSLC) Summit kicks off in Salt Lake City next month (Feb. 22-24), and the lineup of speakers is once again outstanding. You won’t want to miss this! While Whitney & Justin Rose will provide the keynote and USANA’s Angie
In just over a month, the 2023 Direct Selling Leadership & Compliance Summit (DSLC) will kick off in Salt Lake City (Feb. 22-24), and that means the time to make your plans and buy tickets is now! Take note that General Registration is closing in just a few days on January 13 before