By Michael G. Charapp Charapp & Weiss LLP Dealers assume they are in the clear from personal injury or wrongful death suits when the statute of limitations runs out. However,
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Give attention to VPP chargebacks
By Michael G. Charapp Charapp & Weiss LLP We have talked repeatedly about how the compliance world for dealers changed dramatically with the result of the federal election in November
Twenty One for ’21
By Michael G. Charapp Charapp & Weiss LLP What a difference a year makes. Last year’s article, Twenty for ’20, was upbeat. It warned of challenges for dealers but noted
Mythbusters 2021
By Michael G. Charapp Charapp & Weiss LLP There are many myths in the car business – things that “everybody knows” that are not necessarily true. Occasionally, we like to
Best practices for recalls
By Michael G. Charapp Charapp & Weiss LLP As a franchised dealer, you regularly deal with issues arising from factory recalls. As a best practice, you should involve all
The Biden administration’s approach to labor issues
By Michael G. Charapp Charapp & Weiss LLP Biden White House likely ushers in a new (and familiar) approach to labor issues We have observed that the Biden administration is
The Biden Administration’s approach to fair lending
By Michael G. Charapp Charapp & Weiss LLP During the Obama administration, regulators targeted dealer financing practices threatening an important element of dealer income. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Responding to franchisor criticisms
By Michael G. Charapp Charapp & Weiss LLP Always respond to critical letters from franchisors We have regularly written about the need for dealers to give attention to communications from
Is it really a lawyer calling?
By Michael G. Charapp Charapp & Weiss LLP A Lawyer is Paid More for a Letter than a Phone Call We sometimes get a call from a client claiming that
Review your repair orders now to avoid litigation later
By Michael G. Charapp Charapp & Weiss LLP Chances are that you include fees to your service customers in addition to parts and labor charges. It has been nearly two