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
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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 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
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
The California Attorney General sent a sweep of notices to businesses with loyalty programs alleging noncompliance with the California Consumer Privacy Act.
Why are loyalty programs implicated in the California Consumer...more
California is paying closer attention to ensure that unclaimed property at your dealership is actually turned over to the State.
What is unclaimed property and do you have any to turn over? Unclaimed property is any...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
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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