It’s the Same, but Different
While we do not know what the political shift brought about by the last election cycle will do with any degree of certainty, the popular perception is that we can expect increased regulatory scrutiny.
March 25, 2021
While we do not know what the political shift brought about by the last election cycle will do with any degree of certainty, the popular perception is that we can expect increased regulatory scrutiny.
March 25, 2021
The documents that dealers use every day can be a danger that can be triggered by various contingencies.
March 17, 2021
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
Can dealers pass bank fees onto car buyers? The magazine’s legal wiz says it depends, then lists eight conditions that would make it OK.
October 22, 2013
Can a failure to pay off a customer’s trade-in lead to a Truth in Lending Act violation? The magazine’s legal wiz details a case involving a consumer who made such a claim.
September 24, 2013
The magazine’s legal eagle doesn’t mince words when he describes the ‘logical disconnect’ between the CFPB’s view of fair lending and how dealer participation really works.
May 15, 2013
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
Whatever you’ve heard about the Red Flags Rule, the FTC’s weapon against identity theft is still in play for most dealers. But there are some changes to consider.
March 20, 2013
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