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The New 372-Page CARS Rule: How to Avoid Being Prosecuted or Sued

A simple cheat sheet that can help you prepare in the likely event that the regulation will take effect.

Michigan Judge Denies Carvana Request

A Michigan Court of Claims judge has denied Carvana's request for a temporary restraining order against Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson for suspending its Novi dealership operations.

Here Comes the Fuzz

The CFPB has elected to forgo the rulemaking process and rely on enforcement to hammer businesses in the name of consumer protection.

Turks and Caicos Regulator Engages Reinsurance Industry

The Turks and Caicos Islands Financial Services Commission met last week with 20 leading reinsurance experts to elicit their views on proposed improvements to the islands’ regulatory regime and to explore how TCI may remain the domicile of choice of producer affiliated reinsurance companies.

Wash. Dealer Ordered to Pay $74,000 for Deceptive Advertising

Rairdon’s Dodge Chrysler Jeep of Kirkland agreed to pay $35,125 in civil penalties and $39,210 in costs and fees. The dealership was charged with violating the state's Consumer Protection Act for sending out 7,025 promotional mailers that mimicked official NHTSA recall notices.

Dealer Fined $690,000 for Consumer-Protection Law Violations

A used-car dealership will pay more than $690,000 after a New Jersey Superior Court Judge found that it violated state consumer protection laws and regulations a total of 640 times.

FTC Announces Multi-Agency Crackdown on Dealership Fraud

The FTC's enforcement sweep, which resulted in six new cases and $2.6 million in monetary judgements, marks the first time the agency has targeted add-on products and services.

Free Legal Advice on the Internet

Attorney Tom Hudson explains why relying on the Internet for legal research and compliance is no substitute for the advice of a qualified legal professional.

Is Your Information Safeguards Plan Keeping Up With Technology?

Dealerships have become more technologically advanced since the federal Safeguards Rule was first enacted. Compliance expert Jim Radogna presents some tips to help dealers ensure their information safeguards policy keeps pace with today's technology.