Recommended CPE Credit: Eligible for up to 6 Hours (Pending Approval) Prerequisites: None Advanced Preparation: None Program Level: Basic Program Summary: This seminar, hosted by VADA, is intended to inform
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Governor Signs VADA-Backed Legislation, Including Bills Addressing Right of First Refusal
Greetings from VADA, In its 2019 Regular Session, the General Assembly considered 2,362 bills. It passed 950, defeated 1,311, and merged 101 with other legislation. The next step for the
A Message from Don Hall
Greetings from VADA, We hope this letter finds you well and that each of you is enjoying the start of Spring! I trust warmer temperatures will be here soon. Earlier
The Future of Auto Shows
In the past few years, there has been a decline in the number of auto manufacturers participating in auto shows. Additionally, the overall climate surrounding these events has changed. Auto
In Need of Technicians?
In today’s auto industry, fixed operations are more important than ever. More dealerships today make a large portion of their money doing repair and warranty work than ever before. And
Be Sure You Give The Insurer Actual Notice of a Lawsuit
In the last two issues, we discussed who pays for the defense of a lawsuit against the dealership. Your insurance coverage can be invaluable if you face a serious lawsuit.
Your Safeguarding Obligations May Get More Expensive
In the early years of the new millennium, the Federal Trade Commission issued regulations implementing provisions of the Gramm Leach Bliley financial reform legislation. In 2000, it issued the Privacy
An Arbitration Agreement Prevails Again
Do you use an arbitration agreement for employee or customer disputes? Does your arbitration agreement provide that the Federal Arbitration Act controls and any decision about arbitrability of a dispute
A Message from Don Hall
Don Hall, President & CEO Anne Gambardella, Esq. Tommy Lukish, Esq. Greetings from VADA, The 2019 Session was a whirlwind of activity with lots of long days spent at the
Remembering Mike Pallone
We’d like to commemorate the life of Mike Pallone, owner of Mike Pallone Chevrolet in Springfield, Virginia. Mike was a longtime member of the Virginia Automobile Dealers Association and friend