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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued letters today (January 19, 2022) warning more than 20 companies - including some direct sellers - to immediately stop making baseless claims regarding their products treating or preventing COVID-19.

The first FieldWatch Newsletter of the new year is hitting inboxes today - Tuesday, January 18! Chock full of the latest news and insights for FieldWatchers everywhere, this digital newsletter is never one to miss. If you haven't received your copy, be sure to sign up now.

Tomorrow (Friday, January 14) is the last day before late registration begins for the 2022 Direct Selling Legal & Compliance Summit (DSLC). We are closing in on one month before the event, so be sure to finalize your plans today as both rooms and tickets are limited and selling fast. This is your last chance to purchase tickets at the regular rate before late registration pricing kicks in. 

Ever wonder what really happens inside FTC headquarters? Us too! Join us during the 2022 Direct Selling Legal & Compliance Summit (DSLC) for a fascinating presentation from former FTC Commissioner Maureen Ohlhausen and former Director of Consumer Protection Andrew Smith. 

The FTC has published inflation-adjusted maximum civil penalty dollar amounts for violations in 2022.

Adding to this increased regulation are measures being taken by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA). Like other regulators, such as the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the FDA is making a point of upping its game. While the FDA has always been an ardent protector of public health through its enforcement policies, they are adapting to new sales techniques by increasing their scrutiny of social media promotion.

This is it! You only have until Friday, December 17 to purchase your discounted Early Bird tickets for the 2022 Direct Selling Legal & Compliance Summit (DSLC).

In case you missed it - the full recording of the Social Selling News (SSN) Webinar: "The FTC Warning Letter: What Direct Sellers Should Know," which featured Momentum Factor CEO Jonathan Gilliam, is now available for you to watch.

Commissioner Christine Wilson of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently criticized the FTC Chair's current agenda during an ABA Fall Forum speech. She spoke her mind regarding the commission's current course of action and predicted it would fall short of its goals while identifying four critical mistakes.

Momentum Factor CEO Jonathan Gilliam will be featured along with John Villafranco of Kelley Drye & Warren LLP on an upcoming Social Selling News (SSN) Webinar: "The FTC Warning Letter: What Direct Sellers Should Know." This important industry discussion will take place on Thursday, November 18 at 1 pm Central and will be hosted by SSN Publisher David Bland.