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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...

Julie A. Cardosi
Jul 20, 20233 min read
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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...

Julie A. Cardosi
Feb 17, 20234 min read
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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...

Julie A. Cardosi
Nov 6, 20223 min read
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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...

Julie A. Cardosi
Oct 1, 20223 min read
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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...

Julie A. Cardosi
Jul 22, 20223 min read
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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...

Julie A. Cardosi
Apr 1, 20223 min read
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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...

Julie A. Cardosi
Jul 15, 20213 min read
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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...

Julie A. Cardosi
Mar 1, 20213 min read
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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.

Julie A. Cardosi
Aug 10, 20203 min read
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