Attorney Eric Johnson fields questions about the state of the CFPB, the now fully staffed FTC, and the aggressive stance of state attorneys general. He also offers a critical update on the Military Lending Act.
August 6, 2018
Dealer compliance expert offers a crash course in detecting and preventing identity theft by fake car buyers and unprincipled employees.
March 8, 2018
A former FTC official and current partner with Hudson Cook LLP issues a warning about dealer advertising.
October 9, 2014
The magazine’s resident compliance auditor provides a checklist that will help your store steer clear of state and federal regulators in 2013.
January 17, 2013
The magazine’s resident legal wiz reports on what he saw and heard at the industry’s annual get-together last month, including reports of dealer investigations being conducted by the Federal Trade Commission.
March 13, 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 mood at this year’s Vehicle Finance Conference was much improved, and lenders are looking to become active once again. However, they will do so with more caution this time around.
April 1, 2010
Risk-Based Pricing Rules represent the latest in consumer-protection regulations, but they aren’t easy to decipher. Compliance expert breaks down the rules and offers some guidance.
March 1, 2010