I was afraid there might be a difference.
Looks like this is not a violation of the law after all unfortunately.
Maybe, maybe not. It's going to all depend on what the regs are concerning interaction of these groups within a group.
I have a feeling that either these folks are well aware of what the laws are and are operating on the very fringes of legality, or they know that no one of consequence is going to hold their feet to the fire for any violations.