Some dealers may not view their franchisors as suppliers, but they are if programs are offered, not mandated.
Legal & Legislative
Barrie: Refresh Your Memory – How much do you know?
For years we have emphasized the importance of a company policy for supplier contracts. There are many suppliers of many goods and services.
Barrie: IEEPA Tariffs Struck Down by SCOTUS: What Auto Dealers Need to Know
Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not authorize the President to impose tariffs.
Spot Deliveries
Dealers learned from the horse’s mouth that advertising, as they had known it, has officially changed.
Challenging a Franchisor Audit
Dealers learned from the horse’s mouth that advertising, as they had known it, has officially changed.
Barrie: From the Horse’s Mouth
Dealers learned from the horse’s mouth that advertising, as they had known it, has officially changed.
Barrie: What exactly are you entering into?
For years we have emphasized the importance of a company policy for supplier contracts. There are many suppliers of many goods and services.
Barrie: 26 for ’26
Every January, VADA attorney Barrie Charapp Beaty compiles the definitive roadmap for the year ahead. This isn’t just a legal update; it is your operational survival guide.
Barrie: The Importance of a Succession Plan
What happens to your dealership if you’re gone? A succession plan is crucial for your family, lenders, & OEM. Learn why you can’t afford to delay.
Barrie: Cybersecurity and AI: How it Relates to Dealerships
As vehicles’ advanced technology introduces new cybersecurity risks, dealerships face direct liability. Major brands have faced vulnerabilities allowing remote vehicle control and data theft. Failing to address these discoverable risks can lead to lawsuits. Learn the critical steps to protect your dealership from these growing threats.