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.
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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.
DMV Personal Information Misuse: Judgment Against Kasra Sadr, The Car Law Firm, and Nationwide VIN Marketing
A Judgment Entered against Kasra Sadr, The Car Law Firm, and Nationwide VIN Marketing prohibits misuse of DMV personal information. Learn more about your rights under the DPPA.
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.
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.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Has New Leadership
With the recent confirmation of President Biden’s nomination to head the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”), Mr. Rohit Chopra, the CFPB has new leadership and likely a more aggressive approach towards business than under prior leadership.