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Articlesby Tom HudsonSeptember 20, 2016

No Privity? No Problem!

An Oregon dealer learned that enforcement of the federal Truth in Mileage Act can include tracing the chain of ownership back to the original seller.

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Articlesby Tom HudsonAugust 10, 2016

Sweat the Small Stuff

When it comes to regulations such as Truth in Lending and Reg Z, there are no technicalities, only violations.

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Articlesby Tom HudsonJuly 21, 2016

Dealer ‘Clipped’ for $2.4 Million

A South Carolina dealer learned the hard way that concealing damage to a used vehicle can result in costs that far outweigh its value.

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Articlesby Tom HudsonJune 16, 2016

Look Within

If you’re wondering where all those pesky rules and regulations come from, look no further than the dealer down the street.

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Articlesby Tom HudsonMay 9, 2016

Zombie Arbitration Agreements

A Georgia case proves the wisdom of a periodic review of your dealership’s forms.

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Articlesby Tom HudsonApril 20, 2016

Strange Adversaries

The CFPB has found an unexpected foe in Eric Schneiderman, an activist attorney general who believes arbitration is ‘efficient and effective.’

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Articlesby Tom HudsonMarch 21, 2016

Low-Hanging Fruit

Countless examples prove that dealer advertising is an easy target for regulators.

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Articlesby Tom HudsonDecember 9, 2015

Vicarious Liability

When is a dealership liable for its customer’s negligence?

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Articlesby Tom HudsonNovember 30, 2015

The Long View

Hudson explains why the regulation of auto sales and finance is less like a battle and more like the Hundred Years War.

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Articlesby Tom HudsonOctober 21, 2015

Defeating Class Actions the Old-Fashioned Way

If the CFPB has its way, pre-dispute arbitration agreements will no longer protect dealers from class-action lawsuits.

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