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In Virginia, dealers again prove they lead the way

February 15, 2023

A Message from VADA President and CEO Don Hall February 2023 It came as a pleasant surprise when the headline from the Richmond Times-Dispatch landed in our inboxes and phone

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The roadmaster years are gone

February 14, 2023

Feb. 14, 2023 By Michael G. Charapp Charapp & Weiss LLP   Consumer zealots like to accuse dealers of being dinosaurs. According to them, dealers don’t change. They engage in

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The last days of non-compete clauses

February 14, 2023

Feb. 14, 2023 By Michael G. Charapp Charapp & Weiss LLP   Last month, in our review of 23 issues about which you should be concerned in ’23, we warned

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Mitigate risk and increase compliance during deal completion

February 13, 2023

How electronic reg and title solutions help safeguard your dealership Feb. 13, 2023   Compliance and risk mitigation steps are important and necessary throughout each deal to protect the dealership

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IRS issues updated classifications for new EV tax credits

February 13, 2023

The Biden Administration has changed its definition of an “SUV” to make more electric vehicles eligible for up to the full $7,500 in federal tax credits at higher prices. This

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Capitol Briefs 2023 | Issue 5

February 13, 2023

A slower week as franchise legislation heads to Governor 2023 Session, Issue 5 February 13, 2023 Last week was General Assembly’s “crossover” period when the bills from the House move

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Capitol Briefs 2023 | Issue 4

February 6, 2023

At Crossover, a look at where dealer bills stand 2023 Session, Issue 4February 6, 2023 This week is the halfway point of the General Assembly and known as “Crossover,” when

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Capitol Briefs 2023 | Issue 3

January 30, 2023

As franchise bills move, a look at Tesla bill and other dealer issues 2023 Session, Issue 3January 30, 2023 The second full week of the General Assembly was busy as

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Swift success comes with strategy — and playing hard until we win

January 24, 2023

A Message from VADA President and CEO Don Hall January 2023 Speaking in the House of Delegates last week, Del. Bill Wiley of Winchester paused to recognize two longtime Virginia

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