Category: Compliance & Regulation
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The FTC Lost Against AMG – What’s That Mean for Your Business?
By now, you’ve probably heard news about the AMG Capital Management, LLC v. FTC case. If not, we have a quick recap below. This isn’t a breaking news story or legal banter about regulatory changes and related directives or future directives. Rather, we’re looking at this case and how it potentially affects you, a merchant.…
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FTC regulations are tough on coaching businesses. Here’s how you can stay compliant.
The FTC has been cracking down on online coaching businesses for years with new case studies uploaded to their own blog each week. But coaching businesses are lucrative, especially when it’s the passion of the business owner and in no way, shape, or form is being an online coach illegal. The problem the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has for these types…
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Everything You Need to Know to Stay off the TMF or MATCH List
The Terminated Merchant File (TMF), also known as the Merchant Alert to Control High-Risk (MATCH) list is a scary place to find your name. You may be wondering how you ended up on the blacklist, why the list exists, and what you can do to get off it. If you’ve been listed, you do have options ahead of…
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Delta-8 THC: Sell in These States ONLY
There’s a lot of controversy for sellers around Delta-8 THC. We’re going to clear up some of the biggest questions you have so you can protect your business, maintain sales, and stay legal. Most of the controversy surrounds the legality of Delta-8 products—whether it’s a controlled substance, falls under the protection of the 2018 Farm…
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FTC Compliance: Agora’s Mistakes and How You Can Avoid Them
Agora is making headlines recently regarding its $2 million settlement to the FTC. The Baltimore, Maryland-based publisher is found guilty of scamming senior citizens into making purchases. This is a growing issue during the ongoing pandemic, making it difficult for companies to feel comfortable utilizing financial offers in business practices while maintaining FTC compliance. You…
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