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A Message from Don Hall

March 27, 2019

Greetings from VADA, We hope this letter finds you well and that each of you is enjoying the start of Spring! I trust warmer temperatures will be here soon. Earlier

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The Future of Auto Shows

March 26, 2019

In the past few years, there has been a decline in the number of auto manufacturers participating in auto shows. Additionally, the overall climate surrounding these events has changed. Auto

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In Need of Technicians?

March 26, 2019

In today’s auto industry, fixed operations are more important than ever. More dealerships today make a large portion of their money doing repair and warranty work than ever before. And

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Be Sure You Give The Insurer Actual Notice of a Lawsuit

March 26, 2019

In the last two issues, we discussed who pays for the defense of a lawsuit against the dealership. Your insurance coverage can be invaluable if you face a serious lawsuit.

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Your Safeguarding Obligations May Get More Expensive

March 26, 2019

In the early years of the new millennium, the Federal Trade Commission issued regulations implementing provisions of the Gramm Leach Bliley financial reform legislation. In 2000, it issued the Privacy

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An Arbitration Agreement Prevails Again

March 26, 2019

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

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A Message from Don Hall

February 27, 2019

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

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Remembering Mike Pallone

February 27, 2019

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

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Remembering Ken Hall

February 27, 2019

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.

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