2023May
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BEYOND THE LOT (MAY 2023): BEWARE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) FRAUD AT YOUR CAR DEALERSHIP

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing various industries in America; however, scammers are taking advantage of its increased usage and sophistication to perpetrate fraud. Car dealerships are a prime target for AI frauds because they deal with high-value transactions and collect sensitive customer information. Scammers may pose as legitimate car buyers, use fake identities, or steal…

2023Feb
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BEYOND THE LOT (FEBRUARY 2023): TOP 10 EMPLOYEE RELATED ISSUES FACING CAR DEALERSHIPS

As car dealerships continue to evolve and grow during this time of flux related to technology advancements, supply chain issues and the effects of the COVID pandemic, Schwartz Ettenger has identified numerous employee-related issues that we recommend addressing now to ensure continued success of your dealership(s). The top ten employee-related issues facing car dealers today…

2022Oct
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BEYOND THE LOT (OCTOBER 2022): HIGHLIGHTS FOR DEALERS FROM THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF DEALER COUNSEL FALL 2022 MEETING

The Fall Meeting of the National Association of Dealer Counsel (NADC) in Chicago is always an informative meeting for me, where I can learn about the latest legal and business issues from fellow attorneys representing dealerships nationwide and attorneys working for the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA). Here are some highlights of the issues from…

2022Jul
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BEYOND THE LOT (JULY 2022): THE FTC’S PROPOSED DEALER ADVERTISING RULES

By now, many dealers have likely heard about the FTC’s proposed rules on dealership advertising and F&I office disclosures (16 CFR Part 463).  To help dealers sort through all the commentary on these proposed rules, we have provided a brief summary of these proposed rules as well as some of the highlights of what you…