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Barrie: Effective Compliance Programs are Essential to Dealership Operations
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
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
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
At the end of November, Volkswagen dealers received a special message from Volkswagen regarding the ID. Buzz.
VADA Live S1:E4 – Elevating Customer Experience with Kayla Kody and Jake Sodikoff
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 of Richmond Ford Auto Group, and Jake Sodikoff, president and dealer principal of Steven Nissan and President of HoneyCar, a used vehicle franchise with five locations in Virginia. Together, they share ways to enhance customer experiences, balance technology with a personal touch and tackle challenges unique to the auto industry.
A season of reflection as we pave the way for franchise system evolution in 2025
Approaching the holidays, Don Hall takes a look at the year that was — and the one to come.
2025 Legal and Legislative Update
The VADA legal and legislative team delivered an insightful 2024 update addressing topics ranging from the CARS Rule to navigating franchise and personnel practices.
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.
Barrie: Test Your Knowledge on Industry Recalls
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