June 20, 2022 U.S. automobile dealer sentiment in the second quarter of 2022 softened as U.S. auto dealers’ attention turned to inflation, high costs and tight inventory, marking the
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Myths & Misconceptions About the Revised FTC Safeguards Rule
Updated November 2022 Note: On Nov. 15, 2022, the FTC announced a six-month extension of the deadline for companies to comply with some of the amendments to the FTC’s Safeguards Rule. The deadline
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
2023 Legal and Legislative Update
Wednesday, May 24, 2023 Hundreds of members from Virginia’s franchised new car and truck dealerships tuned in this week to our 2023 Legal and Legislative update. The VADA legal and
Federal Advertising Checklist
May 2022 By Michael G. Charapp Charapp & Weiss LLP This checklist is a companion to my article “Looking for Advertising Problems?” which details how dealers can avoid enforcement
From VA Tax Department: Labor Is Not Taxable. But It Depends on the Definition of Labor.
June 3, 2022 By Michael G. Charapp Charapp & Weiss LLP Several auto repair shops, including some new car dealers, have recently been subject to retail sales tax audits
Looking for Advertising Problems?
May 2022 By Michael G. Charapp Charapp & Weiss LLP Heightened regulatory scrutiny has many dealers legitimately concerned about enforcement actions against them for advertising violations. Advertising motor vehicles is
Used Vehicle Warranties
May 2022 By Michael G. Charapp Charapp & Weiss LLP Dealer personnel continue to believe that when a dealership sells a used vehicle with a dealer warranty, the FTC
New Cox Study: Higher Satisfaction When Using Digital Financing Tools
Our partners at Cox Automotive have been studying the car buyer financing journey to explore the steps of the process and measures consumers’ satisfaction with the overall vehicle financing process.
Capitol Briefs: Election 2021
November 3, 2021 Youngkin scores upset in close governor’s race, GOP secures wins across Virginia As you are aware, Republican Glenn Youngkin (50.67%) pulled off an upset to become the