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| August 20, 2020 -- A federal judge recently upheld a $925 million judgement determined by a jury in April 2019 in a class-action lawsuit brought by a former ViSalus representative.
The class-action suit argued that the nearly 2 million prerecorded "robocalls" placed by ViSalus to potential customers violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act. Each violation called for a $500 penalty under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.
Attorney Benjamin G. Shatz, representing ViSalus, wrote to the court that "ViSalus is in no position to pay any eight-digit judgment. ViSalus is not Microsoft, Amazon, Facebook, or Google. It is a small direct sales company that sells nutritional supplements and weight loss products. It has no hard assets; all it possesses is a network and a brand." He requested that the court reduce the damages to less than a dollar per call.
U.S. District Judge Michael H. Simon dismissed the ViSalus argument, writing in his opinion, 'ViSalus's understanding of the limitations on damages imposed by due process implies that a constitutional penalty for a single violation becomes unconstitutional if the defendant commits the violation enough times.'
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| LEHI, Utah, July 8, 2020 -- Kristi Hubbard, a direct-selling executive leader with a strong record of success, has been appointed President of Younique, effective July 13, 2020. Ms. Hubbard will assume the Chief Executive Officer role after a period of transition, during which Derek Maxfield, the company's Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, will continue to lead the business. Upon her appoi... [ Click Here ]
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| April 24, 2020 - The Federal Trade Commission sent letters warning 10 MLM companies to stop making claims about their products' ability to treat or prevent the coronavirus and/or claims of potential income targeting people who are unemployed as a result of the pandemic.
Companies receiving warning letters for making both health and earnings-related claims were doTERRA International,Total L... [ Click Here ]
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| FRISCO, Texas, April 27, 2020 -- Altair Acquisitions, LLC ("Altair") announced today that it has acquired all of the material assets of Wildtree, Inc., a manufacturer of organic and allergen-sensitive spices, oils, mixes, sauces, and meal replacement products. Wildtree, Inc., originally founded in 1999, has been providing flavorful, healthy, all-natural products and meal solutions to customers for... [ Click Here ]
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| Pampered Chef and the American Cancer Society have announced they are partnering to support free temporary housing for font-line health care workers during the pandemic. The American Cancer Society was forced to close its Hope Lodge program. Hope Lodge is a free service that gives living accommodations across the nation to those undergoing treatment and the safety of those guests. These closed lod... [ Click Here ]
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| SHANGHAI and PLEASANT GROVE, Utah, Feb.13, 2020 -- doTERRA today announced $300,000 in financial and product donations to areas in China most impacted by the deadly coronavirus. In coordination with Chinese officials, doTERRA was honored to provide the assistance that local leaders believed would be most beneficial and timely. doTERRA made a cash donation to the Shanghai Charity Foundation throug... [ Click Here ]
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| LOS ANGELES, June 26, 2019 -- Ignite International, Ltd. has announced the launch of a new line of CBD products, this time focusing on topical formulas that can be applied directly to the skin for quick and easy relief. The new line-up features CBD Pain Relief Cream, designed to reduce discomfort and inflammation at the source, and a CBD Roll-On Oil, that can be applied for aromatherapeutic stress... [ Click Here ]
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| GILBERT, Ariz., June 18, 2019 -- Isagenix International has received a top industry honor for its IsaLife mobile app, launched last year to help engage and retain customers and independent distributors. The Direct Selling Association recognized the global health and wellness company with one of its 2019 DSA Awards. Isagenix won in the Innovation in Mobile Technology category.
Launched in Fe... [ Click Here ]
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| FLOWER MOUND, Texas--Mannatech, Incorporated is celebrating 25 years of operations with its independent sales associates at eight different MannaFest-type gatherings around the world.
'Arriving at the 25-year mark is a big deal for any business, but especially for a direct sales company,' explained Alfredo 'Al' Bala, CEO and President of Mannatech. 'Many companies have come and gone in the... [ Click Here ]
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| HOUSTON, Feb. 14 - Green Mountain Energy has launched its first electricity plan that lets customers power their homes with 100 percent solar electricity generated in Texas. Go Local Solar is inspired by the farm-to-table movement, harnessing electricity from Texas-based solar parks and giving both homeowners and renters local solar power with no rooftop installation or upfront costs required.
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| SEATTLE, Nov. 27, 2018 -- This Giving Tuesday, Thirty-One Gifts and World Vision are partnering together once again to double the impact to those in need. The company will match every donation to World Vision on November 27th with up to $2 million in product, helping families around the world with items to keep babies warm, deliver medical supplies, and keep girls in school.
"It has been in... [ Click Here ]
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| COLUMBUS, OHIO OCTOBER 11, 2018 -- Thirty-One Gifts is reaching out to more women to provide the opportunity to own their own businesses, and join the bond of sisterhood found among their independent sales field.
Thirty-One's mission is to celebrate, encourage and reward others for who they are, and to provide women with a fulfilling, enjoyable and rewarding experience. The company is worki... [ Click Here ]
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| MERIDIAN, Idaho, Sept. 4, 2018 -- Starting Sept. 1, Scentsy will raise money, support and awareness for the American Heart Association in the U.S.; the Heart & Stroke Foundation in Canada; and World Vision in Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Mexico.
Each catalog season, Scentsy creates and features a product specifically to benefit charity. This season features the Share Your Heart Mi... [ Click Here ]
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| SAN DIEGO, Aug. 30, 2018 -- YGYI, Inc. introduced their new Hemp FX™ product line at their 2018 Convention in San Diego, Calif. These products are comprised of three new proprietary blends of hemp-derived cannabinoid products. A limited quantity of the three new formulas were available for Pre-Sale purchase to attendees at Youngevity's Convention and quickly sold-out at the event. Youngevity's Hem... [ Click Here ]
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| GILBERT, Ariz., Aug. 9, 2018 -- Thanks to the generosity of Isagenix International Co-Founders Jim and Kathy Coover and the company's independent distributors, customers, and employees, the newly established Isagenix Legacy Foundation raised $2.3 million during its first 24 hours of fundraising, exceeding the $2 million goal. 100 percent of the donations will fund grants to nonprofit organizations... [ Click Here ]
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