Wars and Rumors of Wars
Attorney Tom Hudson addresses a few of the rumors that have been circulating about potential actions of the new federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Attorney Tom Hudson addresses a few of the rumors that have been circulating about potential actions of the new federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Following up on his previous article exploring ways dealers can better track accounting transactions, accountant David Keller discusses various income statement accounts and what dealers can do to make their lives much easier.
The primary responsibility for truthful and non-deceptive advertising rests with the dealer, not outside vendors or agencies. Jim Radogna offers several examples of advertising rules dealers should pay close attention to.
Attorney Tom Hudson discusses a recent court decision in the housing finance area that could be useful in the auto financing arena as well.
Accountant David Keller explores some ways dealers can better track accounting transactions to aid in their year-end comparison and analysis process.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau recently began a public inquiry into how consumers and financial services companies are affected by arbitration and arbitration clauses. Attorneys Nicole Munro and Latif Zaman of Hudson Cook look at how some state courts are finding ways to invalidate arbitration provisions.
Attorney Tom Hudson examines an appellate case in which the term “as is” did not protect the dealer from allegations of fraud and violation of the Michigan Consumer Protection Act.
Accounting expert Dave Keller discusses the necessity of reviewing and analyzing last year's financial statements to improve a dealership's results in 2012.
The growth of digital marketing, social media and online reputation management has invited new regulations and created additional legal challenges for dealers. Compliance Expert Jim Radogna looks at six areas that dealers should pay close attention to in 2012.
Attorneys Nicole Munro and Peter Cockrell of Hudson Cook discuss the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) as it pertains to leasing vehicles to military servicemembers or dependents of military servicemembers.
Attorney Tom Hudson discusses an enforcement action against a Florida dealership dealing with, among other things, the dealership’s alleged practice of posting false reviews of the dealership online.
Year-end at an automotive dealership is undoubtedly the most stressful time the accounting office experiences. Accountant David Keller discusses measures dealers can take to lessen the stress at year-end and prepare for their CPA’s year-end fieldwork.
With leadership in place, over 700 employees and bulletproof funding, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is moving full speed ahead. Attorney Nicole Munro discusses the CFPB's potential reach and how it could impact dealers.
Recent fraudulent emails to dealerships purporting to be from the FTC prompt attorney Tom Hudson to issue a word of caution to dealers: Make sure any "authorities" who approach the dealership are the real thing before taking any action.
David A. Anderson and Wilfredo Fernandez of the firm Citrin Cooperman outline a few of the most common frauds perpetrated in various dealership departments and offer some ways to help prevent them from occurring.
Dealers and F&I professionals from across the nation gathered at the Caribe Royale Orlando on Monday, Oct. 8, for Compliance Summit 2018. Attendees enjoyed a full day of advanced training, keynotes, and networking sessions, followed by Automotive Compliance Education (ACE) certification on Tuesday.
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