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September 22, 2026September 23, 20262026, Auto Dealer Compliance, Auto Defense, Automotive Law, James S. Sifers, Used-Car Dealerships

FTC Releases Automobile Pricing Transparency FAQs: What California Dealers Need to Know

California auto dealers should review new FTC pricing guidance addressing advertised prices, document fees, discounts, optional products, and third-party ads.

California dealers, banks, finance companies, and businesses in the retail automotive industry face new CARS Act rules on October 1, 2026. Learn key regulations and compliance steps for disclosure, add-ons, cancellations, and records.
July 8, 2026September 23, 20262026, Auto Dealer Compliance, Auto Defense, Automotive Law, James S. Sifers, Used-Car Dealerships

California CARS Act Compliance: What Dealers and the Automotive Industry Need to Know Before October 2026

California dealers, banks, finance companies, and businesses in the retail automotive industry face new CARS Act rules on October 1, 2026. Learn key regulations and compliance steps for disclosure, add-ons, cancellations, and records.

Graphic of article titled "California’s Cars Act (SB766) What Dealers Must Know Before October 2026” by James S. Sifers, Esq., from Madison Law
October 7, 2025July 30, 20262025, Attorney, Auto Defense, Business, Consumers, Defense, James S. Sifers, Used-Car Dealerships

California’s CARS Act (SB 766) Is Official: What Auto Dealers Must Know Before October 2026

California Legislature passed Senate Bill 766 (CARS ACT). The law goes into effect on October 1, 2026, and introduces new requirements to the auto dealer industry. Learn what dealers can do now to prepare for these changes.

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August 18, 2025July 30, 20262025, Arbitration, Attorney, Business, Consumers, James S. Sifers, Plaintiff

Judgment entered in Akkawi, et al. v. Sadr, et al.

Judge Dena M. Coggins entered Judgment against Defendants in favor of the Plaintiffs in Akkawi, et al. v. Sadr, et al.

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April 2, 2025July 30, 20262025, Auto Defense, Finance, James S. Sifers, Uncategorized

California CARS Act (SB766): New Auto Dealer Regulations Proposed in 2025

The California CARS Act (SB766) proposes new disclosure, cancellation, and recordkeeping rules for auto dealers. Learn how it could affect the industry.

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July 22, 2024July 30, 20262024, Auto Defense, James S. Sifers

Amendment to Consumers Legal Remedies Act Imposes New Rules on Junk Fees

California legislature passed SB-478 designed to target “Junk Fees.” SB-478 led to the amendment of the Consumers Legal Remedies Act (“CLRA”).

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