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Welcome to your VADA newsletter archives! Below you will find links to many of the articles from previous editions of your newsletter. If you don't see a specific article that you are searching for, contact us at 804.545.3024

Welcome to your VADA newsletter archives! Below you will find links to many of the articles from previous editions of your newsletter. If you don't see a specific article that you are searching for, contact us at 804.545.3024

 

Archives

Article  Issue
How to Handle New Vehicle Damage May 2013
Preapproval of Dealership Changes in Virginia May 2013
Get Ready for Tax Changes on July 1st May 2013
Short Cuts May 2013
The Dealerships Real Estate Lease May 2013
Selling a Car on eBay April 2013
Downpayments April 2013
The Blind Leading the Sighted April 2013
Shortcuts March 2013
Credit card surcharges March 2013
Trust But Verify March 2013
Lucky 13 in '13 February 2013
Advertising and the Feds January 2013
Government Shortcuts January 2013
Regulatory Updates January 2013
Health Care Reform Update 2013 January 2013
Team VADA 2013 January 2013
Beware of Flood Vehicles December 2012
2012 Estate and Gift Tax Planning December 2012
Who Is Signing Those Resigns December 2012
Dust Off Those Safeguards & Red Flags December 2012
DealerTrack Meets with Dealers December 2012
An Open Letter to VADA Members November 2012
DealerTrack Helps Ohio Dealer Nab Nationally Wanted ID Thief November 2012
Getting to Know Benson Marsh November 2012
What to Do About Counterfeit Airbags November 2012
Automotive Symposium for Dealers, CFOs & Controllers, Nov. 14 November 2012
How to Handle a Cybersquatter November 2012
Uncommon Sense: A Quiz November 2012
Mike Suttle: Virginia’s 2013 TIME Quality Dealer of the Year Award Nominee November 2012
Are You Insured for an Accurate Number of Dealer Tags? October 2012
A “Doc Fee” by Any Other Name... October 2012
Successor Addendum: What Are You Waiting For? October 2012
How to Prevent Cash Reporting Penalties & Money Laundering October 2012
Utilizing eBay Motors to Increase Profits October 2012
How Cybersquatting Impacts Your Dealership October 2012
Local Dealers Donate CPR Training Devices to Grottoes Rescue Squad October 2012
VADA Partners With DealerTrack Effective Aug. 1 September 2012
Laser Printer Required for DMV's New Weather-Resistant Temporary Tags September 2012
Where Are Your Dead Deal Credit Applications? September 2012
The Legal Implications of Requiring User Names & Passwords to Personal Accounts September 2012
Dexter Dealer & His Wife Wilma Can Have Their Estate Planning Cake & Eat It, Too September 2012
Don’t Delay in Demanding Arbitration September 2012
Team VADA Wins Numerous APL Awards September 2012
NADCF Offers Road Safety Grants September 2012
FTC Looking at Safeguards Compliance August 2012
Why They Leave & How to Keep Them August 2012
Make the Case Against Flat Fees August 2012
Performance Evaluation Traps August 2012
Dueling Dealers August 2012
Supplier Agreements - Indemnity Provisions July 2012
Physical Protection of Your Dealership Data July 2012
Accord and Satisfaction July 2012
Protect Your Right to Spot Deliver June 2012
Franchise Law June 2012
Hiring Winning Talent June 2012
Healthcare Costs Jump for American Families in 2012 June 2012
Sesco Information Report - April - May 2012
May 2012
Generation Gap May Cause Workplace Conflicts May 2012
FTC to Dealers: Pay Us a Penalty May 2012
Census Results May Affect your RMA May 2012
Employment Laws Every Manager Should Know: Part 2 May 2012
Backdating: Often a Management Issue
May 2012
Employment Laws Every Manager Should Know: Pt 1 April 2012
Know Your Customer April 2012
Bank Fees March 2012
Seal Your Information Leaks March 2012
Manufacturer's Audit Completed: Now What Do You Do? February 2012
Manufacturer Construction Deadlines
February 2012
Supplier Contracts: Why Choice of Law, Venue and Jurisdiction Matter February 2012
Thomas Moorehead to lead NAMAD February 2012
What You Don't Know Can Hurt You! January 2012
OSHA's Top 10 Violations for 2011 January 2012
12 for '12 January 2012
The FTC: The Beast Is Stirring (especially on web ads!) December 2011
Are You Inspecting Your Used Cars? December 2011
The Importance Of Keeping Old Insurance Polices December 2011
Mythbusters: Used Car Warranties November 2011
The Other Shoe Drops November 2011
When The DOL Shows Up Unannounced November 2011
NLRB Requirement ... UPDATED! November 2011
Employees Are Liable For Torts October 2011
Credit Cards: Read Your Agreements! October 2011
Primary Market Area Notices: How To Respond September 2011
RBP & AA Notices: The Confusion September 2011
Required Healthcare Disclosure September 2011
FAQ: What do I do?  August 2011
Federally Mandated Form Updates  August 2011
Workplace Wellness Programs  August 2011 
HOV Exemption Extended July 2011
July 2011 
Changes In Abandoned Vehicle Laws June 2011 
Class Actions: What are they & what to do about them June 2011 
Information Safeguards Sometimes Overlooked June 2011 
Dept. of Labor Changes Position on Service Writers May 2011 
Developing A Social Media Policy May 2011 
Curse of the Cat People April 2011 
What the Government Doesn't Know April 2011
11 For '11 : 11 Areas For Attention in 2011 March 2011
A TILA Primer March 2011 
DMV Update: License Plate Frames March 2011 
Dealer Certified Pre-owned Cars February 2011 
Inventory Management Best Practices February 2011 
Risk Based Pricing Rule Compliance January 2011 
Employment Law: A Wage & Hours Checklist January 2011 
Promissory Notes: Will Your Form Get You In Trouble? January 2011 
Reducing Backing Accidents: Work Comp Write-up December 2010 
Avoid Making Your Dealership's Charitable Efforts A Headache December 2010 
Chargebacks From F&I Providers: Are They Realy Refunds? November 2010 
Beware Bird Dogging; Zag.com - from the Motor Vehicle Dealer Board October 2010 
Operate Like You're Prepared To Sell October 2010 
What Is Your Succession Plan October 2010 
Dealers Win Financial Reform Fight; Assess Impacts August 2010 
Financial Reform Legislation: The Other Shoe  August 2010 
Indirect Credit & Lease Master Agreements - What To Look For  August 2010 
Health Care Reform... Priorities For Dealers In 2010  August 2010 
Protecting Against Wage Claims: FAQ August 2010 
Pay Attention To These Easy Things July 2010 
Prior Used Car Damage July 2010 
The Unclaimed Property Act July 2010 
Lessons From Bankruptcy: Working Capital July 2010 
Buyers Order Changes Effective July 1, 2010 June 2010 
Password Protection June 2010
Lessons From Bankruptcy: Primary Market Area June 2010
Vehicle Exports: Protecting Your Dealership June 2010
Employee or Independent Contractor? April 2010 
Hall Rides Across America For Wounded Troops April 2010 
Safeguard Your Franchise Documents April 2010  
Dealing With A Manufacturer Crisis  April 2010  
Protect Your Business & Employees From Gas/Deisel Exhaust  April 2010  
10 For 10 Virginia January 2010
Two New Major FTC Announcements January 2010
The Cost of Unemployment July 2009
Continuing Your Business After Losing A Franchise  July 2009
RoboCalls July 2009
Lessons From Bankruptcy  July 2009
Isocyanates Are On The Loose!  Isocyanates???  July 2009
Impact of the Federal Stimulus Package March 09 
Federal COBRA Subsidy March 09 
An Object Lesson  March 09 
Are Your Organic Documents In Order  March 09 
Changes To The Federal Family And Medical Leave Act March 09 
Team VADA Hits The Ground Running January 2009
Dealers Seek Protection From Unfair Manufacturer Practices January 2009
2009 Dealer Legal Concerns from A-Z:   (A-M) January 2009
2009 Dealer Legal Concerns from A-Z:   (N-Z) January 2009
DMV Implements New License Design January 2009
VADA Responds November 2008
Subpoenas November 2008
Providing References November 2008
Government Flexing November 2008
Board Meeting November 2008
Reference Authorization November 2008
Repurchase Agreements Sept. - Oct. 2008
Indirect Financing Sept. - Oct. 2008
Extended Service Contracts Sept. - Oct. 2008
Electronic Titling Fees Sept. - Oct. 2008
Defamatory Sept. - Oct. 2008
VADA Approves Forms Sept. - Oct. 2008
 The End of Consumer Mandatory Arbitration

August 2008

Carefully Analyze Your Rights If You Close Down Your Dealership

August 2008

 Supplier Kickbacks

August 2008

 Insurance Rates Explained

August 2008

 Out-Of-State Repos

August 2008

 An Aging Workforce and Its Impact On Workers Compensation

August 2008

 Fourth Circuit Court Rules On Weekend Work Hours

June-July 2008

 Certified Used Cars – A Primer

 June-July 2008

 A Checklist to Protect Dealership Assets

 June-July 2008

 Increase In Federal Minimum Wage

 June-July 2008

 The Nose Knows – A Fragrance-Free Dealership

 June-July 2008

 Tool Reimbursement Plans

 May 2008

 FTC Issues Address Discrepancy Rule

 May 2008

 What’s The Deal With “California Cars”?

 May 2008

 Cash Reporting & Money Laundering Prevention

 May 2008

 The Dealership’s Supplier Contracting Policy – A Checklist

 May 2008

 Copyrights In The Digital Millennium

 May 2008

 It’s Time For An Identity Theft Audit

 May 2008

 Pay Plans – A Checklist

 May 2008

 A Checklist For Implementing The Red Flag Rule

 May 2008

 Be Cautious Of Vehicle Sales Which Could Be For Export

 April 2008

 Investigate Retail Used Vehicles and Set Deal Completion Deadlines

 April 2008

 Are Your Employees Jeopardizing Your Right To Charge A Processing Fee?

 April 2008

 Violations of Your Information Safeguard Policy

 April 2008

 Interested In Increasing The Value Of Your Dealership?

 March 2008

 Are Your Key Duplication Policies Sound?

 March 2008

 The Coverage of the Family and Medical Leave Act Has Expanded

 March 2008

 Is It Really Stolen?

 March 2008

 New I9 Must Be Used

 March 2008

 Working Safely With Portable Power Tools

 March 2008

 Protection Against Identity Theft

 March 2008

 

 

Article  Issue
How to Handle New Vehicle Damage May 2013
Preapproval of Dealership Changes in Virginia May 2013
Get Ready for Tax Changes on July 1st May 2013
Short Cuts May 2013
The Dealerships Real Estate Lease May 2013
Selling a Car on eBay April 2013
Downpayments April 2013
The Blind Leading the Sighted April 2013
Shortcuts March 2013
Credit card surcharges March 2013
Trust But Verify March 2013
Lucky 13 in '13 February 2013
Advertising and the Feds January 2013
Government Shortcuts January 2013
Regulatory Updates January 2013
Health Care Reform Update 2013 January 2013
Team VADA 2013 January 2013
Beware of Flood Vehicles December 2012
2012 Estate and Gift Tax Planning December 2012
Who Is Signing Those Resigns December 2012
Dust Off Those Safeguards & Red Flags December 2012
DealerTrack Meets with Dealers December 2012
An Open Letter to VADA Members November 2012
DealerTrack Helps Ohio Dealer Nab Nationally Wanted ID Thief November 2012
Getting to Know Benson Marsh November 2012
What to Do About Counterfeit Airbags November 2012
Automotive Symposium for Dealers, CFOs & Controllers, Nov. 14 November 2012
How to Handle a Cybersquatter November 2012
Uncommon Sense: A Quiz November 2012
Mike Suttle: Virginia’s 2013 TIME Quality Dealer of the Year Award Nominee November 2012
Are You Insured for an Accurate Number of Dealer Tags? October 2012
A “Doc Fee” by Any Other Name... October 2012
Successor Addendum: What Are You Waiting For? October 2012
How to Prevent Cash Reporting Penalties & Money Laundering October 2012
Utilizing eBay Motors to Increase Profits October 2012
How Cybersquatting Impacts Your Dealership October 2012
Local Dealers Donate CPR Training Devices to Grottoes Rescue Squad October 2012
VADA Partners With DealerTrack Effective Aug. 1 September 2012
Laser Printer Required for DMV's New Weather-Resistant Temporary Tags September 2012
Where Are Your Dead Deal Credit Applications? September 2012
The Legal Implications of Requiring User Names & Passwords to Personal Accounts September 2012
Dexter Dealer & His Wife Wilma Can Have Their Estate Planning Cake & Eat It, Too September 2012
Don’t Delay in Demanding Arbitration September 2012
Team VADA Wins Numerous APL Awards September 2012
NADCF Offers Road Safety Grants September 2012
FTC Looking at Safeguards Compliance August 2012
Why They Leave & How to Keep Them August 2012
Make the Case Against Flat Fees August 2012
Performance Evaluation Traps August 2012
Dueling Dealers August 2012
Supplier Agreements - Indemnity Provisions July 2012
Physical Protection of Your Dealership Data July 2012
Accord and Satisfaction July 2012
Protect Your Right to Spot Deliver June 2012
Franchise Law June 2012
Hiring Winning Talent June 2012
Healthcare Costs Jump for American Families in 2012 June 2012
Sesco Information Report - April - May 2012
May 2012
Generation Gap May Cause Workplace Conflicts May 2012
FTC to Dealers: Pay Us a Penalty May 2012
Census Results May Affect your RMA May 2012
Employment Laws Every Manager Should Know: Part 2 May 2012
Backdating: Often a Management Issue
May 2012
Employment Laws Every Manager Should Know: Pt 1 April 2012
Know Your Customer April 2012
Bank Fees March 2012
Seal Your Information Leaks March 2012
Manufacturer's Audit Completed: Now What Do You Do? February 2012
Manufacturer Construction Deadlines
February 2012
Supplier Contracts: Why Choice of Law, Venue and Jurisdiction Matter February 2012
Thomas Moorehead to lead NAMAD February 2012
What You Don't Know Can Hurt You! January 2012
OSHA's Top 10 Violations for 2011 January 2012
12 for '12 January 2012
The FTC: The Beast Is Stirring (especially on web ads!) December 2011
Are You Inspecting Your Used Cars? December 2011
The Importance Of Keeping Old Insurance Polices December 2011
Mythbusters: Used Car Warranties November 2011
The Other Shoe Drops November 2011
When The DOL Shows Up Unannounced November 2011
NLRB Requirement ... UPDATED! November 2011
Employees Are Liable For Torts October 2011
Credit Cards: Read Your Agreements! October 2011
Primary Market Area Notices: How To Respond September 2011
RBP & AA Notices: The Confusion September 2011
Required Healthcare Disclosure September 2011
FAQ: What do I do?  August 2011
Federally Mandated Form Updates  August 2011
Workplace Wellness Programs  August 2011 
HOV Exemption Extended July 2011
July 2011 
Changes In Abandoned Vehicle Laws June 2011 
Class Actions: What are they & what to do about them June 2011 
Information Safeguards Sometimes Overlooked June 2011 
Dept. of Labor Changes Position on Service Writers May 2011 
Developing A Social Media Policy May 2011 
Curse of the Cat People April 2011 
What the Government Doesn't Know April 2011
11 For '11 : 11 Areas For Attention in 2011 March 2011
A TILA Primer March 2011 
DMV Update: License Plate Frames March 2011 
Dealer Certified Pre-owned Cars February 2011 
Inventory Management Best Practices February 2011 
Risk Based Pricing Rule Compliance January 2011 
Employment Law: A Wage & Hours Checklist January 2011 
Promissory Notes: Will Your Form Get You In Trouble? January 2011 
Reducing Backing Accidents: Work Comp Write-up December 2010 
Avoid Making Your Dealership's Charitable Efforts A Headache December 2010 
Chargebacks From F&I Providers: Are They Realy Refunds? November 2010 
Beware Bird Dogging; Zag.com - from the Motor Vehicle Dealer Board October 2010 
Operate Like You're Prepared To Sell October 2010 
What Is Your Succession Plan October 2010 
Dealers Win Financial Reform Fight; Assess Impacts August 2010 
Financial Reform Legislation: The Other Shoe  August 2010 
Indirect Credit & Lease Master Agreements - What To Look For  August 2010 
Health Care Reform... Priorities For Dealers In 2010  August 2010 
Protecting Against Wage Claims: FAQ August 2010 
Pay Attention To These Easy Things July 2010 
Prior Used Car Damage July 2010 
The Unclaimed Property Act July 2010 
Lessons From Bankruptcy: Working Capital July 2010 
Buyers Order Changes Effective July 1, 2010 June 2010 
Password Protection June 2010
Lessons From Bankruptcy: Primary Market Area June 2010
Vehicle Exports: Protecting Your Dealership June 2010
Employee or Independent Contractor? April 2010 
Hall Rides Across America For Wounded Troops April 2010 
Safeguard Your Franchise Documents April 2010  
Dealing With A Manufacturer Crisis  April 2010  
Protect Your Business & Employees From Gas/Deisel Exhaust  April 2010  
10 For 10 Virginia January 2010
Two New Major FTC Announcements January 2010
The Cost of Unemployment July 2009
Continuing Your Business After Losing A Franchise  July 2009
RoboCalls July 2009
Lessons From Bankruptcy  July 2009
Isocyanates Are On The Loose!  Isocyanates???  July 2009
Impact of the Federal Stimulus Package March 09 
Federal COBRA Subsidy March 09 
An Object Lesson  March 09 
Are Your Organic Documents In Order  March 09 
Changes To The Federal Family And Medical Leave Act March 09 
Team VADA Hits The Ground Running January 2009
Dealers Seek Protection From Unfair Manufacturer Practices January 2009
2009 Dealer Legal Concerns from A-Z:   (A-M) January 2009
2009 Dealer Legal Concerns from A-Z:   (N-Z) January 2009
DMV Implements New License Design January 2009
VADA Responds November 2008
Subpoenas November 2008
Providing References November 2008
Government Flexing November 2008
Board Meeting November 2008
Reference Authorization November 2008
Repurchase Agreements Sept. - Oct. 2008
Indirect Financing Sept. - Oct. 2008
Extended Service Contracts Sept. - Oct. 2008
Electronic Titling Fees Sept. - Oct. 2008
Defamatory Sept. - Oct. 2008
VADA Approves Forms Sept. - Oct. 2008
 The End of Consumer Mandatory Arbitration

August 2008

Carefully Analyze Your Rights If You Close Down Your Dealership

August 2008

 Supplier Kickbacks

August 2008

 Insurance Rates Explained

August 2008

 Out-Of-State Repos

August 2008

 An Aging Workforce and Its Impact On Workers Compensation

August 2008

 Fourth Circuit Court Rules On Weekend Work Hours

June-July 2008

 Certified Used Cars – A Primer

 June-July 2008

 A Checklist to Protect Dealership Assets

 June-July 2008

 Increase In Federal Minimum Wage

 June-July 2008

 The Nose Knows – A Fragrance-Free Dealership

 June-July 2008

 Tool Reimbursement Plans

 May 2008

 FTC Issues Address Discrepancy Rule

 May 2008

 What’s The Deal With “California Cars”?

 May 2008

 Cash Reporting & Money Laundering Prevention

 May 2008

 The Dealership’s Supplier Contracting Policy – A Checklist

 May 2008

 Copyrights In The Digital Millennium

 May 2008

 It’s Time For An Identity Theft Audit

 May 2008

 Pay Plans – A Checklist

 May 2008

 A Checklist For Implementing The Red Flag Rule

 May 2008

 Be Cautious Of Vehicle Sales Which Could Be For Export

 April 2008

 Investigate Retail Used Vehicles and Set Deal Completion Deadlines

 April 2008

 Are Your Employees Jeopardizing Your Right To Charge A Processing Fee?

 April 2008

 Violations of Your Information Safeguard Policy

 April 2008

 Interested In Increasing The Value Of Your Dealership?

 March 2008

 Are Your Key Duplication Policies Sound?

 March 2008

 The Coverage of the Family and Medical Leave Act Has Expanded

 March 2008

 Is It Really Stolen?

 March 2008

 New I9 Must Be Used

 March 2008

 Working Safely With Portable Power Tools

 March 2008

 Protection Against Identity Theft

 March 2008

 

 

 

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