FTC settles pyramid complaint in multilevel marketing scheme

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2Xtreme Performance International, USAsurance Group/Akahi and AFEW Inc, as well as John T. Polk, Patrick Farah and Peter Hirsch in late Jan 2001 settled Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) charges that they violated federal statute. On Dec 9, 1999, the FTC filed lawsuit in US District Court in Maryland that sought a preliminary and permanent injunctions against the defendants who promoted a pyramid scheme that was disguised as a legitimate, multilevel marketing business.

Direct Marketing Services, 2Xtreme Performance International, USAsurance Group/Akahi

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Lawyer: list broker can't absolve caller's DNC obligation

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Legalities of do-not-call (DNC) rules are discussed. Interpretation of rulings of the Los Angeles federal court in DNC related cases is detailed. Its implications on list brokers are highlighted.

California, Advertising, Direct Mail List Rental, Direct mail advertising services, Company legal issue, Cases, Marketing industry, List brokers, United States. Federal Court of Claims

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MD withdraws do-not-mail bill; VT AR introduce bills

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The do-not-mail regulations are seeing increased activity as Maryland withdraws ban where as Vermont and Arkansas have introduced ban. Complete details in this context are presented.

Government expenditures, Arkansas, Mail Order Houses, Electronic Shopping and Mail-Order Houses, Vermont, Catalog and mail-order houses, Economic policy, Mail-order industry, Mail order business

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