Reese Poyfair 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. Direct selling and MLM companies must strategically and tactically prepare for this environment. Such preparation demands a breadth and depth of experience from your attorney in all aspects of corporate operations, as well as in the law of direct selling and multilevel marketing.
The environment in which the MLM and direct selling industry must operate has put a premium on effective legal counsel. Direct selling and MLM companies must strategically and tactically prepare for this environment. Such preparation demands a breadth and depth of experience from your attorney in all aspects of corporate operations, as well as in the law of direct selling and multilevel marketing.
The legal services we provide extend far beyond the specific laws surrounding the MLM and direct selling industry. Indeed, our comprehensive legal services are designed to help you successfully navigate the expansive labyrinth of federal, state and international statutes and regulations, as well as the confusing world of contracts, litigation, labor and other law associated with domestic and international business.
Phone: (801) 981-8281 / https://www.mlmlaw.com/contact-us/
Thompson Burton PLLCKevin Thompson / Kevin Grimes
Thompson Burton PLLC is one of the most sought after law firms in the country in the direct sales industry. It’s a full service law firm based in the quickly growing area of Nashville, Tennessee. Thompson Burton utilizes creativity, technology, flexibility and innovation to more effectively deliver information and connect with clients. The Firm is committed to delivering exceptional results while maintaining its vision for transparency and accessibility. The firm offers specialists in the areas of network marketing compliance, FDA law, litigation and government investigations.
Kevin Grimes: 615.465.6000 / kgrimes@thompsonburton.com
Kevin Grimes: 615.465.6000 / kgrimes@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
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
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
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