On June 29, the United States Supreme Court ruled that the structure of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau was unconstitutional. A compliance expert shares why this matters, and why it matters to dealers in particular.
The FTC recently issued a report that summarizes its enforcement actions, roundtable findings, consumer workshops, and in-person interviews with 38 Washington D.C. metro-area consumers focused on deceptive advertising practices, spot-delivery, and voluntary protection products.
The TCPA has been around for more than 25 years but remains one of the most litigated consumer protection statutes. By having proper compliance in place, your dealership can enjoy the benefits of contacting consumers with peace of mind.
As car shoppers enter their personal information in web forms in search of the best offer, it’s important for dealers to have clear guidelines on data they collect.
Whether businesses interact in person or virtually, they must do so in a safe and secure manner to retain customer trust and comply with applicable law.
Creating an environment for contactless transactions expedites the current game of catch-up the industry faces and brings a new level of ease and simplicity to registration and title processing – for today and the future.
Businesses that receive cash payments of more than $10,000 must report these payments to the IRS – it's the law.
The multi-point program includes real-time call and repair order monitoring and auditing, in-depth training, proprietary claims system lockdown protocol, and cutting-edge virtual claims inspections.
The coronavirus appears to be driving the automotive industry to selling vehicles remotely, a radical departure from the traditional dealer model. By identifying the issues that dealers need to contemplate, we find some solutions to the new direction we’re heading.
Buying behaviors may change for a growing number of potential car shoppers, many who have lost jobs or been furloughed due to the economic fallout of the pandemic. As more lenders rely on advanced real-time data, they may mitigate risk and put themselves in a better competitive position.
The Department of the Treasury issued guidance on the Aug. 8, 2020 Presidential Executive Order that defers an employer’s obligation to withhold, deposit, and pay the employee’s portion of the payroll tax on wages earned between Sept. 1, 2020 and Dec. 31, 2020.
Remote online notarization to streamline touchless purchase of vehicles and more.
Virus or no virus, the law is still going to change and mandate new responsibilities for you and your business. Here are five recent legal developments that could affect your dealership that you might have missed.
Will a COVID waiver protect your business? There is no definitive answer as of early 2020, but after a review of the risks, it may be deemed an advisable addition to your compliance quiver.
Claims adjuster shares a true story of unintentional deceit and offers a warning of an issue that happens in dealerships across the country.
Dealers and F&I professionals from across the nation gathered at the Caribe Royale Orlando on Monday, Oct. 8, for Compliance Summit 2018. Attendees enjoyed a full day of advanced training, keynotes, and networking sessions, followed by Automotive Compliance Education (ACE) certification on Tuesday.
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