Compliance & Legal

VADA Live S1:E13 – Importance of Deal Jacket Audits with ComplyAuto’s Brad Miller

Are your deal jackets audit-ready? Ensuring compliance isn’t just about avoiding fines — it’s about doing things the right way. Join VADA’s Anne Gambardella and ComplyAuto’s Brad Miller as they break down the importance of Deal Jacket Audits— why they matter, where dealerships often go wrong and how to stay ahead of regulatory scrutiny. Protect your dealership from compliance risks. Strengthen your processes the right way. Avoid costly mistakes before they happen. Good compliance is good business. Get the insights you need. Watch now! To learn more about ComplyAuto and other VADA Program Partners, visit: vada.com/dealer-resources/dealer-programs

VADA Live S1:E16 – Buyers Order Updates & Lease Order Introduction

For the first time in many years Virginia has completed a comprehensive overhaul of the Buyer’s Order form. The move is designed to provide greater protections for dealers, improve clarity for consumers, and address modern compliance standards. The new forms — including an optional Lease Buyer’s Order — will be issued starting May 1, with no hard deadline for implementation. VADA General Counsel and Executive Vice President Anne Gambardella and our outside counsel Barrie Beaty have recorded a short presentation to walk dealers through the new forms.

VADA Live S1:E19 – Get Ready for July 1 with Armatus Dealer Uplift’s Jordan and Ryan

Big changes are coming for Virginia auto dealers on July 1! Host Dan Carrigan discusses the new warranty recall and reimbursement law with VADA’s General Counsel Anne Gambardella, alongside Jordan Jankowski (COO) and Ryan Hammer (Operations Director) from VADA Program Partner Armatus Dealer Uplift. The panel covers critical steps dealers should take now to prepare for the deadline, specific changes impacting diagnostic time and rental car reimbursement, common submission mistakes to avoid, and valuable insights gained from national experience. Understand this vital legislation, achieved through dedicated VADA advocacy, to ensure your dealership benefits fully.

VADA Live S1:E24 – 2025 Mid-Year Legal and Legislative Update

On June 5, 2025, VADA’s, Anne Gambardella, Mimi Perka, and outside counsel Barrie Charapp Beaty provided our Mid-Year Legal & Legislative Update to dealers. Listen/Watch and learn all the changes coming July 1, and how VADA is beginning to prepare for the November elections and General Assembly 2026.

VADA Live S1:E3 – 2025 Legal & Legislative Update w/ Anne Gambardella, Barrie Beaty, and Mimi Perka

Our Annual Legal & Legislative Update in December 2025 offers dealers the latest insights on state legislation along with federal laws you need to know to run your business. The panel was hosted by VADA’s Don Hall, and includes Anne Gambardella, Esq., VADA General Counsel and Executive Vice President; Barrett “Barrie” Charapp Beaty, VADA outside counsel with Charapp & Weiss, LLP; and Mimi Perka, Esq., VADA’s legal and legislative affairs director.

VADA Live S1:E6 – Warranty Reimbursement with Armatus’ Jordan Jankowski and Ryan Hammer

On this episode of VADA Live, host Dan Carrigan and an expert panel explore one of the most pressing issues facing Virginia’s franchised dealers: warranty reimbursement. Joined by Anne Gambardella, General Counsel and Executive Vice President of VADA, along with Jordan Jankowski and Ryan Hammer from Armatus Dealer Uplift, the discussion covers the challenges dealers face, insights into navigating warranty processes and the steps VADA is taking, including legislative efforts, to fight for fair compensation for dealers and technicians.