Legal Resources - Dan Jensen Consulting

Reese Richards, PLLCSteve Richards

Unmatched Direct Selling Law Expertise

The environment in which the MLM and direct selling industry must operate has put a premium on effective legal counsel. As one of just two law firms to have ever received the Direct Selling Association’s Partnership Award, and having represented over 1,500 direct selling companies, we have the industry expertise and experience to help startup and established direct selling companies understand their legal obligations, issues, and options, then guide them in implementing the best practices, structure and policies.

Among the services offered by the firm to direct selling and MLM clients are startup representation, compensation plan legal reviews, dietary supplement and cosmetic legal compliance, distributor compliance, state MLM registration services, sales and marketing law, and intellectual property (trademark) protection.

Located in the Salt Lake City, Utah area (the heart of direct selling and MLM), Steve can be reached at (801) 981-8281 and srichards@mlmlaw.com.

https://www.mlmlaw.com

Thompson Burton PLLCKevin Thompson / Clay Brewer

Kevin Thompson and Clay Brewer are partners at Thompson Burton PLLC, a nationally recognized law firm and leading authority in the direct sales industry. Based in the rapidly growing Nashville, Tennessee area, the firm delivers a full spectrum of legal services with a modern, client-focused approach. Leveraging creativity, technology, and innovation, Thompson Burton provides legal solutions that are both effective and accessible. The firm is committed to transparency, responsiveness, and delivering exceptional results.

Its team of seasoned professionals offers deep expertise in areas critical to direct sales and beyond, including network marketing compliance, FDA and FTC regulatory matters, civil litigation, and government investigations. As a full-service firm, Thompson Burton also advises on corporate structuring and governance, contract negotiation, employment law, intellectual property, mergers and acquisitions, and risk management. This integrated, multidisciplinary approach supports clients at every stage of the business journey.
Clay Brewer: 615.465.6004 / clay@thompsonburton.com

Brent Kugler

Brent Kugler is one of only a few attorneys in the U.S. who focuses his practice on representing direct sales and MLM companies in lawsuits and arbitrations, with more than 20 years of experience litigating distributor terminations, solicitation and raiding disputes, theft of trade secret cases and independent contractor classification issues. In addition to litigation, Brent advises direct sales companies on federal and state regulatory issues, distributor policies and procedures, compensation plans and risk management practices. Brent is also a frequent speaker and author on regulatory developments in the direct sales industry. Scheef & Stone LLP is a 60-lawyer full-service business law firm based in Dallas, Texas. The firm provides a full array of business services to direct selling companies, including trademark and intellectual property protection, e-commerce, data privacy, acquisitions and mergers, and corporate governance matters.
Scheef & Stone LLP has been a Supplier Member of the Direct Selling Association since 2008. Phone: 214.706.4211 / Brent.Kugler@solidcounsel.com / www.solidcounsel.com

Millar & Kreklewetz (Canada)Rob Kreklewetz

Millar Kreklewetz LLP is a boutique tax and trade law firm specializing in direct selling start-ups. We believe that we lead the field in Canadian expertise, and have acted for over 200 different Canadian direct selling companies over the past 30 years. We offer excellent, timely and cost-effective services, for small start-ups to entrenched direct selling leaders. Canada is the first logical step for North American direct selling companies looking to expand globally, and we would be delighted to assist.
Phone: 416-864-6200
Rob Krelewetz / rgk@taxandtradelaw.com
W. Jack Millar / wjm@taxandtradelaw.com
www.taxandtradelaw.com/directselling.html

Gowling WLGLewis Retik

A renowned Canadian lawyer and recipient of the Direct Sellers Association’s 2017 Distinguished Service Award, Lewis Retik is a partner at the global law firm of Gowling WLG. He is the leader of the firm’s Canadian Advertising & Product Regulatory Group and co-leader of the Food & Beverage Group.
As part of his practice, Lewis addresses regulatory compliance and commercial issues that pertain to direct selling, e-commerce, multi-level marketing, consumer protection. His practice also focuses on product regulatory matter, such as foods, supplements, and cosmetics . He is a dedicated champion of the direct selling industry and regularly interacts with departments and agencies such as the Competition Bureau and Health Canada. When it comes to ensuring seamless maneuvering through the various entities that govern the direct selling industry and its products — Lewis is a proven leader.
+1 613-783-8849 / lewis.retik@gowlingwlg.com