FTC Staff Urge MLMs Not to Rely on Industry Income Disclosure Guidance
Advisory opinion letter raises “serious concerns” with self-reg group’s guidance.
Barrientos et al. v. Fitness Member Services, LLC d/b/a VASA Fitness Corporate
23-cv-6329, N.D. Ill.
(Aug. 2023)
VASA Fitness memberships
Failing to adequately disclose the terms of memberships and how to cancel them
Pending
Advisory opinion letter raises “serious concerns” with self-reg group’s guidance.
Emily Jankowski and Grace Tatter, WBUR | NPR
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