With 2024 underway, we highlight some of the most pressing legal issues facing the automotive industry this year, including a surprise Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rule, changes to manufacturer direct-to-consumer sales, and...more
3/28/2024
/ Automotive Industry ,
Car Dealerships ,
Direct to Consumer Sales ,
Driverless Cars ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Excessive Fees ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Infrastructure ,
New Rules ,
Popular ,
Profits ,
Scams ,
Valuation
On November 8, 2023, nearly thirty (30) labor groups including the International Brotherhood of Teamsters and the United Auto Workers (“Labor Groups”) sent a letter to the Secretary of Transportation and the Acting...more
Artificial intelligence promises to transform the way we live and work and its impact will undoubtedly stretch to every business sector across the globe. This next generation of technology brings exciting possibilities and...more
8/29/2023
/ Advertising ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Automotive Industry ,
Biometric Information ,
Clean Energy ,
Clinical Trials ,
Confidentiality Policies ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
Diagnostic Imaging Services ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Distribution Rules ,
Driverless Cars ,
Energy Sector ,
Enforcement ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
Ethics ,
Family Offices ,
Fantasy Sports ,
Fashion Industry ,
Fraud and Abuse ,
Greenwashing ,
Healthcare ,
Hospitality Industry ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Labor Regulations ,
Life Sciences ,
Logistics ,
Long-Term Care ,
Machine Learning ,
Medical Devices ,
Medical Research ,
Nonprofits ,
Open Source Software ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Popular ,
Prescription Drugs ,
Privacy Laws ,
Privately Held Corporations ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Renewable Energy ,
Retailers ,
Software ,
Sports ,
Sports Betting ,
Technology Sector ,
Vehicle Navigation Systems
Generative AI is already an integral part of the automotive industry, playing a significant role in enhancing Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and making it possible for drivers to interact with their vehicles....more
7/27/2023
/ Algorithms ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Automotive Industry ,
Biometric Information ,
Biometric Information Privacy Act ,
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Privacy ,
Driverless Cars ,
Ethics ,
General Motors ,
Machine Learning ,
NHTSA ,
NTSB ,
Popular ,
Technology Sector ,
Vehicle Navigation Systems
In today’s podcast episode, Aaron Jacoby welcomes back Kim Linebarger and Lewis Fisher from Moss Adams to talk about how auto dealers can prevent and detect fraud in their businesses....more
In today’s podcast episode, Aaron Jacoby speaks with Breanne Eagles and Kim Linebarger from Moss Adams to discuss the current state of the buy-sell market for automotive dealerships and factors to consider when going to...more
A marketing services company and its owner will be banned from the auto industry under an Order issued by the Federal Trade Commission after the Commission found that they illegally misled consumers to believe their websites...more
In a first for the FTC, the Tate Automotive Group, with dealerships in AZ and NM, is being forced to cease business operations as part of a settlement of allegations related to falsification of consumer income.
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On July 30, 2020, the FTC announced two new staff reports which highlight some of the alleged challenges and confusion consumers claim they face in buying and financing a car, particularly relating to charges for add-on items...more
You’ve secured a PPP Loan to help weather the pandemic. Now, the SBA and Treasury have released a Loan Forgiveness Application to help lighten your financial burden. In today’s podcast, Aaron Jacoby, Russ McRory, and Justin...more
At the request of the California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA), we prepared a COVID-19 Operations Protocol to be used by California dealerships that are open or will soon be re-opening, for vehicle sales. On April 24,...more
On April 17, 2020, the US Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued revised Guidance on the Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce: Ensuring Community and National...more
The California New Car Dealers Association has requested a memo regarding online vehicle sales, home delivery and remote work for vehicle salespersons. Below is our executive summary followed by a brief discussion.
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Recent state and local executive orders limit or suspend many operations of California dealers and repair facilities. This alert summarizes the effects and penalties of recent orders, which are changing daily. All...more
Dealers’ service and parts departments have been deemed “essential.” Sales operations are not so clear. With scaled-down to zero onsite sales operations, ramping up online sales efforts is critical. We spoke with Aaron Jacoby...more
...CARES Act -
Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), which included the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) for small businesses. The PPP provides short-term cash flow assistance...more
Consumers are stuck at home. How does business continue? We talked with Aaron Jacoby and Russ McRory about the impact of state and local "Stay at Home" orders in California and New York and how dealers and manufacturers can...more
Found below is the current status for state and local orders impacting dealers and distributors in the automotive industry.
Alabama State -
Allows most non-food retailers to remain open subject to social distancing...more
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently released updated data security guidance in connection with a proposed settlement with LightYear Dealer Technologies, LLC (dba DealerBuilt), a service provider for the auto dealer...more
6/26/2019
/ Automotive Industry ,
Car Dealerships ,
Data Breach ,
Data Security ,
Data Storage ,
Electronically Stored Information ,
Encryption ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Gramm-Leach-Blilely Act ,
Personally Identifiable Information ,
Settlement ,
Third-Party Service Provider ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices