Category: Regulatory News

The FTC formally announced an open commission meeting for November 17 and one of the tentative agenda items includes a vote on whether to issue an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) regarding the Business Opportunity Rule. Notably, any potential expansion of this rule could have implications for the direct selling industry.

The FTC has formally announced that it is exploring a potential rule to thwart deceptive or unfair reviews and endorsements.

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The FTC has adopted a new strategy to obtain monetary relief in the state of California following the U.S. Supreme Court's earlier ruling in AMG Capital. Check out this article in JD Supra to learn more.

In conjunction with the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health, the FDA has issued a press release proposing updated criteria for when foods can be labeled with a "healthy" claim on their packaging.

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Due to a scheduling conflict, Momentum Factor Director of Business Development Travis Wilson will be taking Jonathan Gilliam's place and hosting a panel session at the upcoming 2022 Direct Selling Association (DSA) Legal & Regulatory Seminar from Sept. 21-23 in Washington, D.C.

The FTC issued a press release on Thursday, September 15, making its intentions clear about taking a hard line against gig economy companies that take advantage of their workers. This crackdown by the commission could impact any business that utilizes independent contractors.

At the end of August, the FTC published its new strategic plan for the next five years. What was outlined continues to show the FTC's emphasis on enforcement following the loss of its 13(b) authority while broadening the commission's focus and being more aggressive in terms of goals.

Momentum Factor Founder & CEO Jonathan Gilliam will be hosting a panel session at the upcoming 2022 DSA Legal & Regulatory Seminar from Sept. 21-23 in Washington, D.C. His panel, which will be held from 1-2 pm Eastern on Thursday, Sept. 22, will cover the DSA's recently released Compliance Officers Handbook.