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Articlesby Tom HudsonJune 29, 2017

Oops!

Failing to recognize the difference between a loan and a retail installment contract led to a costly violation of the Georgia Motor Vehicle Act.

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Articlesby Tom HudsonMay 11, 2017

Falling Sky?

Hudson plays Chicken Little as two New York dealers face the wrath of allegedly overcharged customers.

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Articlesby Tom HudsonApril 10, 2017

Recycled Class Action Theories

Dealers in Oregon are facing a class-action lawsuit that describes dealer participation as a kickback scheme.

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Articlesby Tom HudsonMarch 10, 2017

Your Paper Tracks

Dealers who maintain records documenting their compliance efforts are better equipped to respond to regulatory inquests.

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Articlesby Tom HudsonFebruary 10, 2017

CFPB Still Needs Schooling on Credit Sales

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is taking baby steps toward financial literacy, but it remains far from the head of the class.

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Articlesby Tom HudsonJanuary 30, 2017

Nude Photos as Bargaining Chips?

A lawsuit against a Georgia dealership claims a disagreement over a trade-in led to a misguided attempt at blackmail.

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Articlesby Tom HudsonDecember 22, 2016

Hudson: My Job Application to Mr. Trump

In response to rumors that President-elect Donald Trump is preparing to oust the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's director, the magazine’s legal eagle says he’s the right man for the job.

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Articlesby Tom HudsonDecember 19, 2016

Physician, Heal Thyself

The CFPB’s inability to master the basic vocabulary of automotive finance does a disservice to the consumers whose interests it is charged with protecting.

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Articlesby Tom HudsonNovember 28, 2016

Paranoia or Real Danger?

The CFPB really is following you, and every mistake you make in the showroom and in your advertising can lead to an enforcement action.

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Articlesby Tom HudsonOctober 17, 2016

Here Comes the Fuzz

The CFPB has elected to forgo the rulemaking process and rely on enforcement to hammer businesses in the name of consumer protection.

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