2022 Legal and Legislative Update

Wednesday, June 1, 2022

More than 260 members from Virginia's franchised new car and truck dealerships tuned in to our 2022 Legal and Legislative update presentation last week.

The VADA legislative team covered several topics, including warranty and recall reimbursement, overtime, electric vehicles, advertising & compliance, CFPB and franchise issues.

You can watch the full presentation here. At the bottom of this page, view/download all of the documents reviewed during the event. Thanks to all who attended this important annual presentation.

VADA Legislative Team

  • Don Hall, VADA President and Chief Lobbyist
  • Anne Gambardella, Esq. VADA EVP and General Counsel
  • Ralston King, VADA VP, Legislative Affairs
  • Mike Charapp, Esq., Mahdavi, Bacon, Halfhill, & Young, PLLC, VADA General Counsel
  • Meade Spotts, Esq., Spotts Fain, VADA Legislative Counsel
  • Greg Habeeb, Esq., Gentry Locke, VADA Legislative Counsel
  • Tim Pohanka, VADA Legislative Chair
  • Emily Beck, VADA Chair

Presentation and Related Downloads

Federal Advertising Checklist

Deal Completion Checklist

Critical Documents Checklist

Franchisor Agreements and Documents Checklist

Franchisor Critical Letters Checklist

Social Media Policy

2019 VADA Webinar: Social Media Dos and Don'ts

Consent to Use Testimonial or Image Form

Recall Memo