Julie A. Cardosi
Federal Trade Commission to Institutes Ban on Non-Compete Agreements
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) just announced, at the time of this writing, its ban on most noncompetition agreements between...
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Julie A. Cardosi
- Jan 19
- 3 min
New Corporate Ownership Reporting Requirements for Entities –Uncle Sam Wants to Know Who Is Behind That Corporate “Veil”?
A federally mandated requirement impacting reporting obligations for millions of businesses took effect January 1, 2024, requiring...
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Julie A. Cardosi
- Oct 26, 2023
- 3 min
Legal Pitfalls of Recording Vehicle Purchase or Lease Transactions
Dealerships have been considering the use of video and audio recording of vehicle purchase or lease transactions to enhance customer...
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Julie A. Cardosi
- Jul 20, 2023
- 3 min
Federal Government’s Regulatory Impact on Auto Dealerships – Review Your Existing Business Practices
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”), a federal government agency, enforces federal consumer financial laws against unfair...
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Julie A. Cardosi
- May 1, 2023
- 3 min
Impact of Federal Electric Vehicle (EV) Tax Credit on EV Production and Retail Sales
As the automotive industry continues its march towards vehicle electrification, the role of EVs is becoming increasingly prominent. As an...
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Julie A. Cardosi
- Feb 17, 2023
- 4 min
Mandated Paid Leave for Employees Around the Corner -- Will Your Dealership Be in Compliance ?
In January 2023, the Illinois General Assembly passed the Paid Leave for All Workers Act (“PLFAW”)[1] and as of the writing of this...
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Julie A. Cardosi
- Nov 6, 2022
- 3 min
Application of Federal Privacy Laws - Dealership Customer Records Subject to Subpoena
It is not uncommon for a dealership to receive a subpoena commanding production of customer records or information. With the present-day...
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Julie A. Cardosi
- Oct 1, 2022
- 3 min
OEM Written Notices --“Nastygrams” Should Not Automatically Be Filed in the “Circular Bin”
Full Title: Dealers Should Properly Respond to OEM Written Communications and Notices --“Nastygrams” Should Not Automatically Be Filed...
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Julie A. Cardosi
- Jul 22, 2022
- 3 min
Dealership Compliance with Updated Federal Safeguards Rule Required by December 9, 2022 –Don’t Wait
As auto dealers have likely been made aware through recent news sources, such as Automotive News, and various other automotive industry...
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Julie A. Cardosi
- Apr 1, 2022
- 3 min
Caveat Venditor! -- Dealership’s Legal Obligation to Return Customer’s Down Payment
The Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act (the “Act”) is a powerful legislative enactment that is intended to...
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Julie A. Cardosi
- Nov 16, 2021
- 3 min
CURRENT & CONTINUED CHALLENGES FOR BUSINESS EMPLOYERS IN THE WORKPLACE DURING THE ONGOING PANDEMIC
With the current spread of Covid-19 variants, many businesses, including dealerships, are facing challenges associated with requiring...
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Julie A. Cardosi
- Jul 15, 2021
- 3 min
CUSTOMER DATA BREACH SECURITY – DEALERS SHOULD ENSURE DATA SECURITY COMPONENTS ARE IN PLACE
With alarming frequency, we hear news of the latest data breach or privacy intrusion involving customer information. Indeed, as this...
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Julie A. Cardosi
- Apr 2, 2021
- 3 min
AN ERUPTION AHEAD? PENT UP DEALERSHIP BUY-SELL ACTIVITY IN A POST COVID-19 FUTURE
Making the 2021 annual list of the National Association of Dealer Counsel’s (NADC) top legal trends for automobile dealers is again...
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Julie A. Cardosi
- Mar 1, 2021
- 3 min
SALE OF AFTERMARKET VOLUNTARY PROTECTION PRODUCTS SUBJECT TO INCREASED REGULATORY SCRUTINY
In the auto industry, the sale of aftermarket or voluntary protection products (“voluntary products”) is an important source of profit to...
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Julie A. Cardosi
- Oct 1, 2020
- 3 min
BUSINESS INTERRUPTION & RELATED INSURANCE CONSIDERATIONS DURING THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
Many business owners have become increasingly frustrated by disputes during the coronavirus pandemic with their insurance companies over...
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Julie A. Cardosi
- Aug 10, 2020
- 3 min
E-Commerce For Dealerships: Online Vehicle Sales And Digital Retail Compliance Considerations
Online transactions and e-commerce open new opportunities for dealerships in the ever-changing digital retail landscape.
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Julie A. Cardosi
- Apr 1, 2020
- 3 min
CORONAVIRUS RELIEF FOR DEALERSHIP EMPLOYERS AND THEIR EMPLOYEES
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) became effective April 1, 2020 and applies through December 31, 2020 as a measure to...
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Julie A. Cardosi
- Jan 1, 2020
- 4 min
New Illinois and Federal Employment-Related Laws Impacting Dealers
Illinois welcomed the dawn of the 2020 decade with a host of new state and federal laws impacting Illinois businesses, including...
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Julie A. Cardosi
- Oct 1, 2019
- 3 min
Dealer Website ADA Compliance Issues
The Americans with Disabilities Act (the “ADA”) has generated litigation claims since it was enacted into law several years ago. In...
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Julie A. Cardosi
- Jul 1, 2019
- 3 min
Required Reimbursement in Illinois of Dealership Employees’ Expenses
Under the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act, employers are required to reimburse their employees for expenses incurred within the...
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