The current Democrat majority on the Federal Trade Commission makes clear that a proposed rule change on enforcing against deceptive earnings claims targets the multi-level marketing sector. However, Republican members match the Democrats’ clarity saying they’ll reconsider the proposal when they have a majority after president-elect Donald Trump takes office.
FTC Proposed Rule Change Targeting Direct Sellers Gets Direct Challenge From Incoming GOP Majority
FTC seeks comment on three proposals to “strengthen the agency’s tools to curb deceptive earnings claims in industries where they are pervasive: multi-level marketing programs and money-making opportunities.” However, Republican members say they’ll reconsider the proposals as a majority after Trump takes office.
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