Greetings from VADA, We’re kicking off the new year with all our focus geared towards the 2019 session of the Virginia General Assembly, which rang its bells Wednesday, January 9th.
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Form I-9 Self Audits
We have been writing about Form I-9 compliance by car dealers for good reason. The controversy over federal immigration laws continues to be red hot. The aspect of immigration enforcement
Dangers of Powerbooking
Every dealer knows about powerbooking. It is a practice, particularly regarding used cars, of overstating the model or equipment on a vehicle. The purpose of powerbooking is to increase the
You’ve Been Sued! Who Pays?
Every dealer, at some point, gets sued. Whether it is an unhappy customer or employee, or a simple slip and fall or a vehicle accident, no lawsuit is painless. You
2019 NADA Reception
VADA/MADA/WANADA Reception at the 2019 NADA Show Friday, January 25th, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Terra Gallery 511 Harrison Street San Francisco, Calif. 94105 Sponsored by:
A Message from Don Hall
Greetings from VADA, Happy fall to each of you. I hope this newsletter finds you well. As the leaves are changing, know that VADA staff continue to work hard
VADA Dealership Advertising Meeting
This week, individuals from dealerships and dealer groups across Virginia gathered at our Association headquarters in Richmond for a meeting on dealership advertising and marketing. While the Virginia Code, Virginia
The #MeToo Movement and Workplace Arbitration
While the U.S. Supreme Court validated the use of mandatory, predispute arbitration agreements in employment dispute situations in a decision issued this spring, states have begun attacking arbitration of employment
The Fair Credit Reporting Act and Employment
Adverse action notices are not just for consumers denied credit. The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) also requires consent to run credit reports on job applicants and employees, with notification to
FTC: Recall Marketing is Radioactive
The Federal Trade Commission just announced a consent judgment with a dealer group, its president and vice president, and a marketing supplier and its owner. It results from a lawsuit