The Federal Trade Commission’s April vote to approve a final rule banning noncompete clauses received swift and significant pushback from corporations who deemed the agreements necessary to their operations.

Happi, a publication that focuses on trends and innovation in the household and personal products industries, released its Top 50 US Companies list for 2024. Included in the list are nine direct selling companies.

Amway announced a $1.2 million donation, to be given across three years, to the YMCA of the USA. This philanthropic gift will be used to boost the organization’s anti-hunger initiatives and will further strengthen and expand the collaborative efforts of the two entities.

The Supreme Court on Friday overturned the 1984 decision colloquially known as Chevron, that gave federal agencies broad regulatory power, weakening their authority to issue regulations unless Congress has spoken clearly. The court split along ideological lines in the dispute.

4Life announced its official accreditation by the Better Business Bureau for the tenth consecutive year. This BBB approval represents 4Life’s trust in the marketplace through the establishment of ethical business standards and exemplary business practices.

Medifast, the parent company of direct selling brand OPTAVIA, was recognized by US News & World Report as one of the nation’s Best Companies to Work For within the food and drink industry. This is the second consecutive year that Medifast has been included in this list.