
FTC Staff Urge MLMs Not to Rely on Industry Income Disclosure Guidance
Advisory opinion letter raises “serious concerns” with self-reg group’s guidance.
Martinez et al. v. Franchise Group Inc.
23-cv-277, S.D. Cal.
(Feb. 2023)
Merchandise sold on Franchise Group websites
Falsely advertising discounts from artificially inflated reference prices
Pending
Advisory opinion letter raises “serious concerns” with self-reg group’s guidance.
Emily Jankowski and Grace Tatter, WBUR | NPR
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