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Statement: California standards and EVs in Virginia

June 5, 2024

Our insight on the Virginia Governor and AG’s decision to pull out of California’s zero-emissions vehicle mandates.

2024 Legal and Legislative Update

June 3, 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.

ACV Trend Report: Top 5 Challenges for Dealers in the Back Half of 2024 and How to Solve for Them

May 30, 2024

VADA partner ACV Auctions has recently issued an eye-opening trend report that highlights challenges dealers may face in the months ahead and provides solutions.

In South Carolina, a place for personal and professional development

May 14, 2024

Challenges. Opportunities. Gratitude. All three are in play at our 2024 Annual Convention next month, back on the beach in South Carolina.

The Safeguards Rule Updated Again

May 13, 2024

The FTC amended the Safeguards Rule that affects dealerships. This amendment goes into effect on May 13, 2024.

FTC’s Ban on Noncompetes

May 13, 2024

The Federal government was very busy in the last month issuing a flurry of laws that affect dealerships and dealership personnel.

CARS Column: Pricing disclosure requirement

May 13, 2024

There was a flurry of federal activity in recent weeks. Our counsel Barrie Beaty breaks down the big stuff.

Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

May 13, 2024

The PWFA requires reasonable accommodations for a worker’s known limitations related to, affected by, or arising out of pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions unless the accommodation will cause an undue hardship on your business.

DOL’S Final Rule on Overtime Exemptions for White Collor Employees

May 13, 2024

The Department of Labor released a final rule defining overtime exemptions for white collar employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). For dealerships, the rule does not affect many employees, but you should review it regardless.