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Julie A. Cardosi

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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