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Michigan Judge Denies Carvana Request

A Michigan Court of Claims judge has denied Carvana's request for a temporary restraining order against Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson for suspending its Novi dealership operations.

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Turks and Caicos Regulator Engages Reinsurance Industry

The Turks and Caicos Islands Financial Services Commission met last week with 20 leading reinsurance experts to elicit their views on proposed improvements to the islands’ regulatory regime and to explore how TCI may remain the domicile of choice of producer affiliated reinsurance companies.

Wash. Dealer Ordered to Pay $74,000 for Deceptive Advertising

Rairdon’s Dodge Chrysler Jeep of Kirkland agreed to pay $35,125 in civil penalties and $39,210 in costs and fees. The dealership was charged with violating the state's Consumer Protection Act for sending out 7,025 promotional mailers that mimicked official NHTSA recall notices.

Dealer Fined $690,000 for Consumer-Protection Law Violations

A used-car dealership will pay more than $690,000 after a New Jersey Superior Court Judge found that it violated state consumer protection laws and regulations a total of 640 times.

Dealer Fined $50K for Deceptive Ads Targeting Military

A Tennessee dealership accused of using deceptive advertising to target service members will be required to pay a $50,000 fine and change its advertising practices.

FTC Announces Multi-Agency Crackdown on Dealership Fraud

The FTC's enforcement sweep, which resulted in six new cases and $2.6 million in monetary judgements, marks the first time the agency has targeted add-on products and services.

Deceptive Practices Suit Against Pa. Dealer Dismissed

The Pennsylvania Superior Court has dismissed a lawsuit against a Porsche dealership that claimed the business violated consumer protection and unfair trade practice laws after it refused to reimburse a customer.

Kan. Dealer Ordered to Pay Customer $2,065

An investigation found that South Auto Sales required consumers financing their vehicle purchase to sign a preprinted repossession waiver that violated state law.

Federal Agencies to Coordinate Regulatory Efforts

Five federal supervisory agencies signed a memorandum of understanding that clarifies how the agencies will coordinate their supervisory activities under the Dodd-Frank Act.

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