Following the updating of the case docket, we can provide you a bit more information about the Vemma preliminary injunction hearing on September 15th.

Before the hearing took place, Judge Tuchi addressed two previous filings.

The first was from Vemma, who had
objected
to the FTC’s evidence on the basis it was inadmissible. The second was a motion from the FTC, seeking to
prevent Vemma from filing “irrelevant evidence”
.

Both filings were denied.

Witness lists were then filed, with Vemma calling up Matthew Thacker (FTC investigator), Stacie Bosley (assistant professor of Economics, Marketing and Strategy at Hamline University), Bonnie Patten (Executive Director of Truth in Advertising) and Ken Johnson (temporarily appointed Vemma Receiver).

The FTC called up E. Emre Carr (Berkeley Research Group), Brad Wayment (Vemma’s Chief Operating Officer) and Allison Tengan (Vemma Legal and Compliance Department Manager).

On the evidence side of things, the FTC submitted

three declarations by Matthew Thacker

an “expert declaration” by Stacie Bosley

a declaration by Bonnie Paten

“Roadmap to Success” (Vemma marketing material)

a translation of the Italian pyramid scheme decision against Vemma

a declaration by Adam Fracassi (Assistant Attorney General at Michigan Department of Attorney General)

“Everybody Deserves Great Health” booklet (Vemma marketing material)

transcript of a Vemma event held in Michigan

corrections to the above transcript

Vemma submitted

attached exhibits supporting a declaration by E. Emre Carr

attached exhibits supporting a declaration by Morris C. Aaron and MCA Report

a declaration by BK Boreyko (Vemma Founder and CEO)

A minutes order at the conclusion of the September 15th hearing advises:

IT IS ORDERED taking this matter under advisement. Formal order to issue by 2:00 p.m. on Friday, 9/18/2015.

Until then, stay tuned…

Footnote: 
Our thanks to Don@ASDUpdates for providing a copy of the Vemma case docket.

🤖 Quick Answer

What was the main purpose of the Vemma preliminary injunction hearing on September 15th?
The hearing aimed to determine whether the FTC could obtain preliminary injunctive relief against Vemma. Judge Tuchi addressed pre-hearing motions, including Vemma's objection to FTC evidence admissibility and the FTC's request to prevent irrelevant evidence filing. Both motions were denied, allowing both parties to proceed with witness testimony.

Which witnesses did Vemma present during the preliminary injunction proceedings?
Vemma called four witnesses: Matthew Thacker, an FTC investigator; Stacie Bosley, assistant professor of Economics, Marketing and Strategy at Hamline University; Bonnie Patten, Executive Director of Truth in Advertising; and Ken Johnson, temporarily appointed Vemma Receiver, to support their defense.

**What procedural issues were

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