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The Enduring Primacy of Retail Sales in an MLM Context

The Enduring Primacy of Retail Sales in an MLM Context

POST HIGHLIGHTS • Meaning of Amway rules (1979), especially the “70% rule” and subsequent deterioration • Koscot (1975), Omnitrition (1996), and BurnLounge (2014) provide seminal rulings on the determination of…

FDA Warns Tobacco Brands about ‘Natural’ Labels

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FDA Warns Tobacco Brands about ‘Natural’ Labels

Action called a milestone in FDA regulation of tobacco marketing.

Natural American Spirit

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Natural American Spirit

A healthier option to conventional smokes this cigarette brand is not.

MLMs Tap College Campuses for Recruits

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MLMs Tap College Campuses for Recruits

MLM and pyramid scheme experts say more must be done to educate and raise student awareness.

Neutratone

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Neutratone

Fake news site selling skin cream has a fair amount of wrinkles.

Corinthian Students Urge Officials to Cancel Student Loan Debt

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Corinthian Students Urge Officials to Cancel Student Loan Debt

Federal and state lawsuits allege that Corinthian Colleges lured students into debt with false advertising.

Savers

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Savers

Lawsuit alleges that donations to thrift shops do not amount to as much help for local charities as advertised.

Olay Ultra Moisture Beauty Bar

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Olay Ultra Moisture Beauty Bar

When did the soap game get so dirty?

BlackFridayStart’s (Designer) Bag of Tricks

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BlackFridayStart’s (Designer) Bag of Tricks

Buyer beware: There’s no guarantee on the prices or authenticity of the designer items sold on this website.

Are Drugs Masquerading in Your Supplements?

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Are Drugs Masquerading in Your Supplements?

New report finds that recalled supplements containing hidden drugs are still available for purchase online.

FDA: Remove Pet Tear Stain Removers from Market

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FDA: Remove Pet Tear Stain Removers from Market

Agency says products contain antibiotic, tylosin tartrate, that is not approved for use on pets.

Feds Force Shut Down of Bitcoin Mining Company

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Feds Force Shut Down of Bitcoin Mining Company

Consumers never received costly machines advertised as helping them obtain the virtual currency.

FTC Opts for Wait-and-See Approach on Negative Option

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FTC Opts for Wait-and-See Approach on Negative Option

Before making any changes to its own rule, the agency will look to see how a 2010 statute plays out.

New Bill Calls on FTC to Take Action on Photoshopped Images

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New Bill Calls on FTC to Take Action on Photoshopped Images

Advocates worried unrealistic body images taking toll on teens.

10 Most Common Frauds to Avoid

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10 Most Common Frauds to Avoid

Don’t fall for these top frauds. Arm yourself with info this National Consumer Protection Week.

Mesothelioma Info

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Mesothelioma Info

This e-mail claims to link to mesothelioma information, but in reality it does not provide any useful information at all. The site linked just contains a bunch of links that…

Designer Exclusions Apply

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Designer Exclusions Apply

Hoping to score fabulous designer goods at Saks Fifth Avenue’s “Friends & Family” sale this week? The website prominently displays the discount—25% off. But don’t forget to read the fine…

Pyramid Scheme? The 7 Definitive Questions to Ask

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Pyramid Scheme? The 7 Definitive Questions to Ask

Know the answers to these questions to be sure that MLM isn’t a pyramid scheme.

Children’s Wish Foundation International

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Children’s Wish Foundation International

Children’s Wish Foundation International has been named to a list of America’s worst charities by the Tampa Bay Times and the Center for Investigative Reporting. Not to be confused with…

Cancer Fund of America

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Cancer Fund of America

UPDATE: The Cancer Fund of America, along with Cancer Support Services, has agreed to dissolve under a settlement with the FTC and its president, James Reynolds Sr., is banned from…

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The Enduring Primacy of Retail Sales in an MLM Context

FDA Warns Tobacco Brands about ‘Natural’ Labels

Natural American Spirit

MLMs Tap College Campuses for Recruits

Neutratone

Corinthian Students Urge Officials to Cancel Student Loan Debt

Savers

Olay Ultra Moisture Beauty Bar

BlackFridayStart’s (Designer) Bag of Tricks

Are Drugs Masquerading in Your Supplements?

FDA: Remove Pet Tear Stain Removers from Market

Feds Force Shut Down of Bitcoin Mining Company

FTC Opts for Wait-and-See Approach on Negative Option

New Bill Calls on FTC to Take Action on Photoshopped Images

10 Most Common Frauds to Avoid

Mesothelioma Info

Designer Exclusions Apply

Pyramid Scheme? The 7 Definitive Questions to Ask

Children’s Wish Foundation International

Cancer Fund of America