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The Blind Leading the Sighted

December 23, 2013

What do you call it when people who know little about an industry insist on telling those who know a lot how the industry should operate? In the federal government,

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Short Cuts March 2013

December 23, 2013

FTC Requests Public Comments on Used Car Rule Revisions On December 4, 2012, the FTC sought public comment on proposed changes to the Used Car Buyers Guide required by the

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Credit Card Surcharges

December 23, 2013

In recent weeks, dealers have been excited by the news headlines that businesses can begin surcharging their customers for credit card purchases.  Credit card issuer rules have always been a

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Trust but Verify

December 23, 2013

When asked for the one piece of advice to give to a dealer on franchise relations, President Ronald Reagan’s often repeated phrase that characterized his relations with the Soviet Union

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Lucky 13 in ’13

December 23, 2013

Oh, what a difference a few years make.  In late 2008, many auto pundits lamented that we might never again see sixteen million annual new vehicle sales.  Proving that their

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Advertising and the Feds

December 23, 2013

You have probably been reading a lot lately about the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Its regulation of the companies that provide financing and leasing for your customers will have

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Government Shortcuts

December 23, 2013

Federal Update   • The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has issued regulations revising the summary of Consumer Rights Form that must be used by employers who do background checks. Under

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Regulatory Updates

December 23, 2013

VADA Navigates the Virginia Regulatory Maze for Virginia Dealers VADA is involved in many types of issues outside the legislative process that could have negative impacts on our dealer members.

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Health Care Reform Update 2013

December 23, 2013

Required Notices to Employees and Dependents  Please contact your carrier or employment law attorney or trusted benefit advisor if you have questions about these notices. VADA Insurance is here to

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