Connected cars have been on the FTC’s radar for years. Its most recent blog post specifically highlights the Commission’s concerns regarding over collecting-- and the risk of secondary uses-- of sensitive data, such as...more
5/20/2024
/ Algorithms ,
Class Action ,
Data Collection ,
Data-Sharing ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Insurance Industry ,
OEM ,
Personal Information ,
Prior Express Consent ,
Privacy Laws ,
Progressive Casualty Insurance Company ,
Purchase Agreement ,
Sensitive Personal Information ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices
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
The Corporate Transparency Act will now require certain entities to register with FinCEN by 2025.
There are new filing requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act mandating that LLCs and other entities (corporations...more
On January 24, the Speeding and Fatality Emergency Reduction on California Streets (SAFER California Streets) Package was introduced in an effort to increase safety on California roads.
California state Senator Scott...more
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
California dealers must remember that California law is very strict when it comes to the collecting of the Electronic Vehicle Registration or Transfer Charge.
At its most basic level, California law prohibits dealers from...more
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
Buying a car has evolved from the days of brick and mortar dealerships to e-commerce, where consumers can select their preferred dealer, reserve, order, finance, and purchase a new or used vehicle in a seamless transaction....more
7/6/2022
/ Augmented Reality ,
Blockchain ,
Class Action ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Cybersecurity ,
False Advertising ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
FTC Act ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
IRS ,
Metaverse ,
Popular ,
Truth in Lending Act (TILA) ,
Virtual Reality
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
On March 10, Congress passed the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Act), the Biden Administration’s COVID-19 relief bill.
The Act made very minor revisions to the Paycheck Protection Program, but...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.
A link to...more
The Federal Trade Commission recently filed a lawsuit against Traffic Jam Events, LLC and its owner, David J. Jeansonne to halt an alleged scheme to deceive consumers with mailers supposedly directing them how to obtain...more
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
Most California counties and some California cities have issued local orders related to COVID-19. California businesses must comply with these Local Orders, in addition to the statewide Executive Order.
Because the Local...more
Most California counties and some California cities have issued local orders related to COVID-19. California businesses must comply with these Local Orders, in addition to the statewide Executive Order.
Because the Local...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.
I....more
The SBA has released additional guidance regarding the application of certain affiliate rules applicable to the PPP.
Any dealership with 500 or fewer employees is eligible to apply for a PPP loan. However, even if you are a...more
4/9/2020
/ Affiliated-Business Arrangements ,
Affiliates ,
Board of Directors ,
Business Interruption ,
CARES Act ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Economic Injury Disaster Loans ,
Electronic Records ,
Employee Retention ,
Executive Compensation ,
Federal Loans ,
Financial Stimulus ,
Lenders ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
Payroll Taxes ,
Relief Measures ,
SBA ,
SBA Lending Programs ,
Shareholders ,
Small Business ,
Stocks ,
Tax Relief
In part two of our discussion, we talked with Aaron Jacoby and Oliver Spurgeon about how the new legislation is helping practitioners, including those on the frontlines fighting the pandemic....more
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