If dealers observe a modicum of compliance protocols, they can contain almost all regulatory perils. Dealers and their trade organizations are a formidable political force and should be lobbying together.
February 3, 2021
By all reports, billions of records have been exposed by reported data breaches. If the unthinkable occurs, having a well thought out data breach response plan will help you manage the challenges you will face.
November 11, 2020
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.
October 14, 2020
With the advancement of dealership technology, will the need for F&I professionals dwindle?
March 2, 2020
Hackers are using weak links in vendor and supply chains to target more secure networks. Here’s what agents and dealers need to know.
February 28, 2020
At least 6.4 million flu cases were reported between October and December 2019. Given that influenza is a serious medical condition, do dealerships have a role to play in limiting its spread?
February 24, 2020
The magazine’s resident legal wiz explains how a simple deal jacket review can offer a compelling case for a full compliance checkup.
June 3, 2016
A former FTC official and current partner with Hudson Cook LLP issues a warning about dealer advertising.
October 9, 2014
The magazine’s legal eagle delves into the dust-up between Union Bank and Car Mart. It’s a must-read for dealers considering bank assistance for an operating expense.
April 15, 2013
The magazine’s legal eagle dusts off his crystal ball to make his annual regulatory predictions. This year, he makes four bold predictions that every dealer needs to read.
February 6, 2013
Things don’t always go smoothly in the daily grind of dealership life. That’s why a good paper trail is critical to keeping your store out of the crosshairs of hungry plaintiffs’ attorneys.
October 10, 2012
The magazine’s legal wiz shines up his crystal ball to offer his predictions on how the CFPB and the FTC will flex their regulatory muscles in 2012.
February 7, 2012
The magazine’s resident legal wiz says a reader was right to be suspicious of a buyer whose cosigner only existed on paper. Read on for more details.
January 17, 2012
Dealers have done well to defend themselves against the oncoming blitz of new regulations, but the magazine’s newest compliance expert says there are a few downs left to play.
January 17, 2012
After sitting through three roundtables’ worth of tired anecdotes from consumer advocates, the magazine’s legal expert hopes the FTC will keep its word and rely on empirical data before instituting new regulations.
December 1, 2011