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FTC Speaks Out About Vemma, Herbalife And The Network Marketing Industry

 
Lesley Fair, senior attorney at Federal Trade Commission has published the next article.
“industry members can learn a lot by reviewing the conduct the FTC says violated the law and understanding the principles underlying those orders”
As part of the FTC’s historic $200 million settlement with Herbalife, about 350,000 Herbalife distributors should be watching their mail for a partial refund check.
The FTC has more information about the refunds and advice for people thinking about investing in a multilevel marketing opportunity. But it’s also a good time for some straight talk with members of the MLM industry.
The FTC has a more than 40-year history challenging unfair and deceptive MLM practices, including recent law enforcement actions against Herbalife and Vemma. The specific terms of those orders – which require the companies to restructure their operations

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