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An Arbitration Agreement Prevails Again
Do you use an arbitration agreement for employee or customer disputes? Does your arbitration agreement provide that the Federal Arbitration Act controls and any decision about arbitrability of a dispute
A Message from Don Hall
Don Hall, President & CEO Anne Gambardella, Esq. Tommy Lukish, Esq. Greetings from VADA, The 2019 Session was a whirlwind of activity with lots of long days spent at the
Remembering Mike Pallone
We’d like to commemorate the life of Mike Pallone, owner of Mike Pallone Chevrolet in Springfield, Virginia. Mike was a longtime member of the Virginia Automobile Dealers Association and friend
Remembering Ken Hall
We’d like to commemorate the life of Ken Hall, a longtime auto dealer and leader of the business community in Hampton Roads, and a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend.
A Lawsuit for Insurance Coverage
Recently, we published an article discussing who should pay to defend the dealership if it is sued. What if you and your lawyer determine that your insurance company should be
Free Advertising
Your sales personnel are on social media communicating with customers, prospects, and suspects. Sometimes they are simply posting truncated versions of your advertisements for mass distribution on the chosen social
A Reminder on Franchise Materials
We have written regularly about the need to quickly access franchise documents and materials. If you wish to challenge a decision or action by your franchisor, state law is critical.
2019 Session Concludes – Another Successful One for VADA
After 46 scheduled days and one day of overtime, the General Assembly has concluded its 2019 regular session. In Virginia’s 400th year, senators and delegates voted on legislation addressing the
Congratulations Ron Kody
Ron Kody and his wife, Jennifer. At the 2019 NADA Show in San Francisco, CA, local Virginia dealer Ron Kody, President of Richmond Ford, was honored as Virginia’s TIME Dealer