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Several members of our dealer community joined the VADA team last month at the National Automobile Dealers Association’s annual Washington Conference. This two-day event helps educate a national audience of dealers on important legislative and regulatory initiatives and inspire advocacy at the federal level. Day 1 featured a luncheon, speakers, and seminars on legislative and

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Late last month, members of the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus and the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland gathered for a shared fundraiser in Washington, D.C. Joining the crowd were Congressman Bobby Scott (D) of Virginia, Congressman Andrew Brown (D) of Maryland, former Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe, and VADA members and staff. Many thanks to Dan

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Form I-9 is an employment eligibility verification document that employers use to confirm an individual’s identity and right to work in the U.S. There have been numerous versions of Form I-9. It is important that you use the most current version containing the following designator: Rev. 07/17/2017N. What may be confusing is that this form

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If you are an employer confused about the federal government’s position on handbook provisions requiring civility and professional behavior by employees in internet and social media posts, you are not alone. Common sense suggests business-like behavior should be encouraged. But the National Labor Relations Board has not always agreed. Under the Obama administration, the EEOC

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Last month, we examined whether a release a dealership receives is effective. As we discussed, a release is a contract. It requires offer, acceptance, and consideration. If you are going to give something of value you do not already owe, make sure it resolves the matter. Get a release so that the customer cannot take

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Dealertrack’s Accelerated Title solution gives Virginia dealers faster vehicle payoff and title release on top of existing expedited registration and title processing Virginia dealers have access to a new tool that will continue to improve daily efficiency and bring a modern, streamlined and electronic registration and title process, as VADA has expanded its preferred endorsement

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October 2019 In less than a month, Virginians will step into the voting booth to elect the 140 legislators who will help lead our Commonwealth for the next two years. Tuesday, Nov. 5, is Election Day. This year, every seat in the House of Delegates and Senate is open, and many will be filled by

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Priority Toyota Chesapeake was named Toyota Motor Corp.’s prestigious “Best in Town” award winner for 2019. The award recognizes the dealership’s groundbreaking program that trains non-violent Norfolk City Jail inmates as automotive technicians. Established in 2014, the award is presented by Toyota President Akio Toyoda to one U.S. dealership each year. Priority Toyota Chesapeake received

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