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Barrie: Effective Compliance Programs are Essential to Dealership Operations

December 20, 2024

Gone are the days of asking whether you have a compliance program because they are essential to dealership operations. The question is now whether your compliance programs on fair lending and voluntary programs practices are effective.

Barrie: Texas Federal Courts Saving Small Businesses from Regulation One Case at a Time

December 20, 2024

On December 3, 2024, the Court in Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc., et al. v. Garland, et al. granted the National Federation of Independent Business’s (NFIB) request for a preliminary injunction, which has a nationwide impact.

Barrie: Now Is The Time to Review Indirect Finance and Lease Agreements

December 20, 2024

In an economy where inventory is high, vehicles are sitting on floorplan, and customer credit is not as easily accessible, Dealers need to know where they stand with their creditors just as much.

Barrie: Volkswagen’s Request to Dealers on MSRP

December 20, 2024

At the end of November, Volkswagen dealers received a special message from Volkswagen regarding the ID. Buzz.

VADA LIVE: Elevating Customer Experience with Kayla Kody and Jake Sodikoff

December 16, 2024

In this episode of VADA Live, host Dan Carrigan dives into one of the most critical drivers of dealership success: customer service. Joining the conversation are Kayla Kody, vice president

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A season of reflection as we pave the way for franchise system evolution in 2025

December 11, 2024

Approaching the holidays, Don Hall takes a look at the year that was — and the one to come.

2025 Legal and Legislative Update

December 10, 2024

The VADA legal and legislative team delivered an insightful 2024 update addressing topics ranging from the CARS Rule to navigating franchise and personnel practices.

Barrie: Test Your Knowledge on Industry Recalls

November 20, 2024

November 20, 2024 By Barrie Charapp Beaty Charapp & Weiss, LLP bbeaty@cwattorneys.com The auto industry has lived through an unprecedented number of recalls in the last two years. There is

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Barrie: What the Election Results Mean for Dealerships

November 20, 2024

November 20, 2024 By Barrie Charapp BeatyCharapp & Weiss, LLPbbeaty@cwattorneys.com The election of Donald Trump to the presidency of the United States portends significant changes affecting all segments of the

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