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FTC Proposes Ban of Noncompete Clauses 
FTC Proposes Ban of Noncompete Clauses 
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed a new rule that would ban employers from imposing noncompete clauses on workers. The proposed rule is based on the FTC’s preliminary finding that noncompete clauses constitute an unfair method of competition, which is in violation of Section 5 of the FTC Act.
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FTC Raises 2023 Civil Penalty Amounts 
FTC Raises 2023 Civil Penalty Amounts 
The Federal Trade Commission published revised amounts for civil penalties that have been adjusted for new inflation rates, as required by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 2015.
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A Look Back | A Look Ahead
A Look Back | A Look Ahead
What shaped 2022 and what to expect in 2023 and beyond. To say direct selling is in a time of transition would be an understatement. The environment is evolving as younger generations explore the opportunity. 
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FTC Expands its Scope of “Unfair Methods of Competition” 
FTC Expands its Scope of “Unfair Methods of Competition” 
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released a new Policy Statement that widens what the commission considers “unfair methods of competition” under Section 5 of the FTC Act.
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DSA FTC Engagement Task Force Prepares for ANPRM 
DSA FTC Engagement Task Force Prepares for ANPRM 
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will be hosting an open meeting this week to vote on the potential expansion of the Business Opportunity Rule. This Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) will gather information and gauge whether or not the FTC will actively proceed with a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on this topic. 
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A Rare Setback for the FTC
A Rare Setback for the FTC
At a preliminary injunction hearing June 30th in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, federal district court judge Bernard A. Friedman required the FTC to provide more evidence in its case against Financial Education Services.
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DSA Hosts D.C. Event for Direct Sellers to Hear from Policymakers 
DSA Hosts D.C. Event for Direct Sellers to Hear from Policymakers 
The Direct Selling Association (DSA) hosted a Legal and Regulatory Seminar in Washington D.C. as an opportunity for direct sellers and industry professionals to listen to government regulators and policymakers. 
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FTC to Crack Down on Companies Taking Advantage of Gig Workers 
FTC to Crack Down on Companies Taking Advantage of Gig Workers 
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced enforcement priorities in a new agency policy statement, outlining areas of potential harm and emphasizing that traditional principles of consumer protection and competition apply to gig companies.
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DSSRC Refers Vyvo Earnings Claims to FTC  
DSSRC Refers Vyvo Earnings Claims to FTC  
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) has referred Vyvo, Inc. and certain earning claims to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for possible enforcement action.
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FTC Shuts Down Financial Education Services
FTC Shuts Down Financial Education Services
The Federal Trade Commission has taken action against Financial Education Services and its owners, Parimal Naik, Michael Toloff, Christopher Toloff and Gerald Thompson, as well as a number of related companies. In response to a complaint filed by the FTC, a federal court has temporarily shut down the credit repair company. The FTC’s complaint alleges that the […]
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Prioritize Your Income Disclosure Statement
Prioritize Your Income Disclosure Statement
One of the most important features of a non-deceptive income claim is that it is supported by unbiased data. And in recent years, the FTC has repeatedly emphasized that representations about income opportunities should reflect the earnings of a typical distributor.
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FTC Proposes New Rule to Regulate Deceptive Earnings Claims
FTC Proposes New Rule to Regulate Deceptive Earnings Claims
The FTC expressed interest in requiring companies to provide substantiated earnings claims without hyperbole or the use of hypothetical or past profits to consumers, and is considering whether lifestyle claims could be addressed in this rule as well.  
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