Don Hall spent a few days with his counterparts this month in North Carolina. Here’s what they talked about.
A United Voice in Washington and Richmond for the Retail Auto Industry
A Message from VADA President and CEO Don Hall July 2024 This summer marks a pivotal moment for Virginia’s automotive industry as we gear up for an impactful campaign season and reflect on the lessons from our recent convention. With our eyes on the future, it’s crucial to highlight the vital role our dealers play
Why Vigilance is Crucial for the Future of Virginia’s Auto Industry
If we aren’t vigilant, the actions of a few could lead to changes that impact us all. My message is this: If this industry isn’t careful, and you don’t pay attention, you will reap what others have sown.
Legal and Compliance Considerations on CDK and other Cyberattacks
Note: This guidance was put together by VADA’s external counsel, Barrie Charapp Beaty. For the CDK breach, VADA is not in a position to render advice as to whether notification needs to be sent at this time, nor the protocols that dealers should be specifically taking. There has been no information provided that customer data
CDK Cyber Incident Serves as a Reminder to Dealers to Protect Data and Systems
This message was sent from NADA to all members on June 20, 2024 CDK Global has shut down all systems because it experienced a “cyber incident.” Tell me more: Beginning on Wednesday, June 19, CDK Global reported that it had experienced a “cyber incident” that caused it to shut down all systems. On Wednesday afternoon,
CDK Resource Center
VADA has created a CDK incident Resource Center for dealers with the latest information and tools.
Barrie: It’s Time to Use a Microscope to Examine Your Advertisements
Consumers form their first impressions of dealers through advertisements. Majority of a dealers advertise through the internet, allowing dealers’ the ability to change and update their advertising in real time, several times a day. Advertising compliance is critical for not only federal and state regulators but consumers.
Barrie Update: Court Stops Ban on Non-competes from Going into Effect
The FTC’s nationwide rule banning non-competes is set aside, but dealers need to follow state law when it comes to noncompete agreements.
Barrie: It’s Time to Check Employees’ Pay Plans
Pay plans can lead either to employee satisfaction or to dissatisfaction. For dissatisfied employees, lawsuits are a possibility with significant liability for the dealership.
Barrie: NLRB’s Expanded Joint-Employer Rule in Action
Now that courts have begun to use this rule to classify management companies as joint employers, dealer groups that operate under a common management company must be aware that their liability exposure is significantly increased.