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U.S. DOJ Guidelines on Individual Accountability and What They Mean for Car Dealers
The U.S. Department of Justice generated significant publicity in September 2015 by announcing a change in policy in business investigations. In a memorandum to prosecutors throughout the DOJ covering virtually
Have a Man-Made Disaster Plan
Every dealer should have a disaster recovery plan. You never know when a natural catastrophe will require the dealership to recover from crippling occurrences like floods and hurricanes. Natural calamities
CFPB’s Proposal to Ban Arbitration Waivers
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau held a field hearing on October 7, 2015 in Denver, CO. The Bureau used the event to announce that the CFPB is empaneling a Small
NLRB Joint Employer Decision
On August 27, 2015, the federal National Labor Relations Board issued a 3-2 decision that the owner/operator of a California-based recycling facility is a “joint employer” for collective bargaining negotiations
Independent Contractor or Employee?
We have written often about the federal government’s push for businesses to consider their workers as employees rather than independent contractors. Recent developments show there is no hotter personnel button
Are you EMV Compliant?
On October 1, 2015, changes in a retailer’s liability for fraudulent credit card use will go into effect. Credit card issuers will reserve the right to shift liability for fraudulent
Limiting F&I Income
You have probably read about the consent order between the federal government and American Honda Finance Corp. AHFC agreed to repay $24 million to minority buyers to settle a Department
Federal Government Update
“WE’RE FROM THE GOVERNMENT … AND WE CONTINUE TO HELP!” Employee versus Independent Contractor We have written frequently about classifying workers as independent contractors. The government wants people who work
Manufacturer Construction Deadlines
Your dealership has had several good years. You decide it is time for the facility upgrades the manufacturer has been pressuring you to do. You seek approval from the manufacturer