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Retailers had to take a more direct-to-consumer (D2C) sales approach due to the pandemic and have found success in a space previously dominated by the direct sales industry.

With no significant movement on 13(b) legislation, the FTC is now looking for new ways to hold businesses accountable for deceptive claims according to this article from Kelley Drye.

The FTC has announced a tentative agenda for its Open Commission Meeting on February 17 and one of the main topics is of particular interest to the direct selling industry. Amond other items, the commission is planning to discuss and vote on the Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Concerning Earnings Claims.

By popular demand, the Direct Selling Legal & Compliance Summit is returning to the W Austin Hotel this month (February 16-18)! We are so excited to host everyone for this important event and can't wait to meet up in Austin.

This coming Monday (January 24) is the last day to register for the 2022 Direct Selling Legal & Compliance Summit (DSLC). Late registration wraps up in just a few days, so be sure to finalize your plans now to be in attendance for the premier direct selling conference of 2022.

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.