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This coming Monday (January 24) is the last day to register for the 2022 Direct Selling Legal & Compliance Summit (DSLC). Late registration wraps up in just a few days, so be sure to finalize your plans now to be in attendance for the premier direct selling conference of 2022.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued warning letters today (January 19, 2022) to more than 20 companies - including some direct sellers - to immediately stop making baseless claims regarding their products treating or preventing COVID-19.  

The first FieldWatch Newsletter of the new year is hitting inboxes today - Tuesday, January 18! Chock full of the latest news and insights for FieldWatchers everywhere, this digital newsletter is never one to miss. If you haven't received your copy, be sure to sign up now.

Tomorrow (Friday, January 14) is the last day before late registration begins for the 2022 Direct Selling Legal & Compliance Summit (DSLC). We are closing in on one month before the event, so be sure to finalize your plans today as both rooms and tickets are limited and selling fast. This is your last chance to purchase tickets at the regular rate before late registration pricing kicks in. 

Ever wonder what really happens inside FTC headquarters? Us too! Join us during the 2022 Direct Selling Legal & Compliance Summit (DSLC) for a fascinating presentation from former FTC Commissioner Maureen Ohlhausen and former Director of Consumer Protection Andrew Smith. 

The FTC has published inflation-adjusted maximum civil penalty dollar amounts for violations in 2022.

Adding to this increased regulation are measures being taken by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA). Like other regulators, such as the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the FDA is making a point of upping its game. While the FDA has always been an ardent protector of public health through its enforcement policies, they are adapting to new sales techniques by increasing their scrutiny of social media promotion.

This is it! You only have until Friday, December 17 to purchase your discounted Early Bird tickets for the 2022 Direct Selling Legal & Compliance Summit (DSLC).

In case you missed it - the full recording of the Social Selling News (SSN) Webinar: "The FTC Warning Letter: What Direct Sellers Should Know," which featured Momentum Factor CEO Jonathan Gilliam, is now available for you to watch.

Momentum Factor, a leading provider of online risk mitigation applications and services, is now a service provider member of Seldia - The European Direct Selling Association.