The Fundamental Takeaway from FTC v Vemma
December 19th, 2016
Vemma settlement clarifies FTC’s position on what constitutes a legitimate MLM.
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Energy Drink Company Exposed by Ad Watchdog TINA.org Settles FTC Pyramid Case
December 16th, 2016
MADISON, CONN. December 16, 2016 – Vemma Nutrition, an Arizona-based multi-level marketing (MLM) company that the Federal Trade Commission labeled
Vemma Reaches $238 Million Settlement with FTC
December 15th, 2016
Company agrees to a ban on pyramid scheme practices to settle charges.
Vemma’s Health Claims
September 22nd, 2016
September 2016: The named plaintiff and defendants (Vemma and Yibing Wang) agreed to dismiss all of the claims in this
Vemma Reaches Settlement Agreement in FTC Pyramid Case
September 6th, 2016
Company struggled under court-mandated customer-focused business structure.
Jeunesse, Top Distributors Face Pyramid, RICO Allegations
August 3rd, 2016
Few Jeunesse products are ever sold to anyone but distributors, lawsuit contends.
DSA Award Winners Are Ethics Code Violators
June 7th, 2016
Why is this industry group honoring MLMs making illegal marketing claims?
The Direct Selling Association on Pyramid Schemes: Truth and Truthiness
November 2nd, 2015
Guest blog by Peter Vander Nat and William Keep.
The Enduring Primacy of Retail Sales in an MLM Context
October 23rd, 2015
This is a guest blog by Peter Vander Nat, Ph.D., former senior economist with the FTC who has testified in
Vemma’s Version: Business Foolishness in the Extreme
September 24th, 2015
This is a guest blog by Peter Vander Nat, Ph.D., former senior economist with the FTC who has testified in
Here’s How the Vemma Case Ends
September 21st, 2015
Vemma unlikely to pursue long-drawn out court battle.
Vemma Frenzy Ends: Judge Limits Vemma’s Operations
September 18th, 2015
Court concludes Vemma likely operating a pyramid scheme.
FTC Pyramid Cases Post-Amway
September 18th, 2015
See the FTC's track record when it comes to pyramid cases.
Former FTC Economist’s Response & Thoughts on Vemma
September 17th, 2015
Getting to the bottom of affiliate vs. customer.
FTC-Vemma Pyramid Lawsuit Documents
September 10th, 2015
Complaint for Permanent Injunction and Other Equitable Relief FTC’s Ex Parte Application for TRO with Asset Freeze Memo in Support
Former FTC Economist Calls for Federal Pyramid Scheme Rule
August 31st, 2015
FTC case-by-case prosecution of pyramid schemes not enough to deter them.
Energy Drink Company Shut Down Amidst Pyramid Scheme Allegations
August 26th, 2015
Ad Watchdog’s Investigation Spurs FTC Action MADISON, CONN. August 26, 2015 — Vemma Nutrition, an Arizona-based dietary supplement and energy
What You Should Know about the FTC’s Action against Vemma
August 26th, 2015
Having combed through the 200-plus pages that the FTC filed against Vemma Nutrition Company, Vemma International Holdings, Inc., Benson K.
TAKEDOWN: Feds Move against Vemma
August 25th, 2015
FTC alleges Vemma is a pyramid scheme and freezes assets.