Category: Affiliate Marketing

The FTC is currently seeking public comment on an ANPRM regarding the current Negative Option Rule and proposed amendments to the rule in order to better address deceptive or unfair negative option practices.

The U.S. Department of Labor has announced plans to repeal a 2024 ruling regarding the classification of independent contractors. Learn more in this article from Direct Selling News (DSN).

On Friday, February 20, the United States Supreme Court handed down a decision that invalidates most of President Donald Trump's tariffs and could positively impact many businesses. Learn more about this major decision in articles from the SCOTUSblog and Dorsey + Whitney LLP.

The FTC has dropped its appeals against legal challenges to its noncompete ban and will now continue enforcement against unlawful non-competes on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about this development in an article from HR Dive.

In the evolving landscape of direct sales, the necessity of a robust compliance program cannot be overstressed, particularly in light of recent interactions between regulatory bodies and consumer advocacy groups.

On Wednesday, July 9, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit struck down the FTC's Negative Option (or Click-to-Cancel) Rule prior to its effective date of July 14. Check out this article from Kelley Drye to learn more.

The Q1 edition of the Momentum Factor Social Selling Update Quarterly Newsletter is ready to kick start 2025! Don't miss out on all of the professional news and insights.

The FTC is proposing Business Opportunity Rule changes as well as a new rule to deter deceptive earnings claims by multi-level marketers and money-making opportunity sellers. Read the full press release here.

Amending the Negative Option Rule, the FTC announced its final "Click-to-Cancel" Rule in order to ease consumers ability to end recurring subscriptions and memberships. Read the FTC's press release here to learn more.

A recent Texas District Court decision has prevented the FTC's Non-Compete Ban from taking effect nationwide on the scheduled date of September 4. Check out this JD Supra article to learn more.