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Mythbusters — OEMs setting prices

February 18, 2022

February 2022 By Michael G. Charapp Charapp & Weiss LLP Dealers are facing increased pressure from their OEMs to limit selling prices of certain vehicles – usually new model battery

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Mythbusters — Minor changes in dealer ownership

February 18, 2022

February 2022 By Michael G. Charapp Charapp & Weiss LLP Dealers understand that franchisors must approve the sale of a dealership, and that includes transfer of the right to control

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Mythbusters — Sales of new vehicles for personal use outside the U.S.

February 18, 2022

February 2022 By Michael G. Charapp Charapp & Weiss LLP Every franchised dealer knows that sales of new vehicles for export are prohibited.  Selling new vehicles to a broker who

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Mythbusters — Effect of a disclaimer

February 18, 2022

February 2022 By Michael G. Charapp Charapp & Weiss LLP Dealers often face a dilemma when advertising prices of vehicles.  Competitors unlawfully advertise at prices at which they will not

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Message from Don Hall

February 17, 2022

Delivering legislative wins requires more than hard work The upcoming election season also requires an investment in our future February 2022 As you know, a record month takes work. Sales

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Workplace Restrictions Being Lifted in Virginia

February 17, 2022

February 17, 2022 COVID-19 Workplace Restrictions No Longer Enforced As a result of Governor Glenn Youngkin’s Executive Order No. 6, the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry’s “Full Permanent Standard”

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February Community Service Roundup

February 16, 2022

It’s time to take a moment and reflect again on the all the work that dealer-members are doing for their communities. Whether it’s raising money for good causes or partnering

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Capitol Briefs 2022 | Issue 5

February 14, 2022

Work continues on Warranty/Recall Fair Reimbursement legislation Session 2022, Issue 5 February 14, 2022 Greetings from VADA, “Crossover” day, tomorrow (Tuesday), is the deadline for each General Assembly chamber to

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Capitol Briefs 2022 | Issue 4

February 7, 2022

Warranty/Recall Fair Reimbursement legislation backed by VADA unanimously passes House and Senate Session 2022, Issue 4 February 7, 2022 Greetings from VADA, The General Assembly is in full action as

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