Legal & Legislative

The following case presents an unfortunate situation that could potentially have been prevented. We are sharing a summary of the case for your review, along with professional recommendations from Program

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Employers can discipline or fire employees for their social media use, but they must be mindful of several legal protections that could shield the employee’s conduct. These protections include state laws safeguarding off-duty or political activities and the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), which protects employees who discuss workplace conditions.

A recent federal court decision could expose dealerships to litigation in states where they don’t have a physical presence. Learn how the “traveling cookie” rule and new state data privacy laws like Maryland’s MODPA are changing the compliance landscape for dealerships nationwide.

We recently received questions about changes to VA Code for warranty reimbursements, including how they will affect techs. Here’s the answers.

Navigating car dealership paperwork can be tricky, especially for non-English speakers. In this article, Barrie explores how federal and state laws, including consumer protection acts, safeguard non-English speaking consumers from deceptive practices.

Staying compliant with the FTC’s Privacy and Safeguards Rules requires constant action. The Privacy Rule mandates providing customers with clear notices and an option to opt out of data sharing with nonaffiliated third parties. The Safeguards Rule now requires a robust security program and reporting data breaches affecting 500 or more consumers to the FTC within 30 days of discovery.

Thinking of selling your dealership? This essential guide covers the key considerations before you go to market, from asset vs. real estate sales to non-competes.

Some dealers may not view their franchisors as suppliers, but they are if programs are offered, not mandated.