Consumer Products Claims Federal Trade Commission Cases

In the Matter of the Complaint Against COLLEGEDALE DIVERSIFIED ENTERPRISES, INC.

Respondent has appealed from the Initial Decision of an Administrative Law Judge which holds that Respondent's multi-level marketing program is a lottery or scheme for the distribution of money by chance in violation of 39 U.S.C. § 3005.

In the Matter of the Complaint Against N. E. S. T., INC. NEST EGG SOCIETY TODAY

Distributor Termination Cases Federal Cases Eyerman v. Mary Kay Cosmetics, Inc., 967 F.2d 213 (6th Cir. 1992). A former high level distributor (national sales director) brought an action against Mary Kay Cosmetics

By Jeffrey A. Babener © 2000 GOOD NEWS FOR NETWORKERS At the turn of the millennium, six years after passage of the historic Dietary Supplement Act of 1994, the FDA issued its final rules. And they are good news for networkers – Networkers can "get the word out" on their products.

By Jeffrey A. Babener © 1999 It was no surprise to the direct selling industry that Equinox International Corporation and its founder Bill Gouldd were again embroiled in controversy. They earlier had been the subject of a highly critical report on ABCs 20/20.

By Jeffrey A. Babener © 1999 In October, 1999, Montana enacted model anti-pyramid legislation which will greatly enhance the opportunity for MLM companies and distributors in Montana in the future.

By Jeffrey A. Babener © July, 1997 On June 20, 1997, the Governor of Louisiana signed into law a model anti-pyramid legislation which will greatly enhance the opportunity for MLM companies and distributors in Louisiana in the future.

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF NORTH CAROLINA Memorandum Opinion