-
What Dealers Can Learn from the FTC’s Recent $15.3 Million Website Tracking Technology Enforcement Action
The FTC announced in December 2025 that Avast would pay more than $15.3 million to be distributed to over 103,000 consumers affected by Avast’s alleged deceptive and unfair practices.
-
Data Breach Allegedly Affects 700Credit, Exposing Millions of Customer Records
A recent online report alleges that 700Credit, a provider of credit-related services, has suffered a significant data breach potentially affecting more than eight million customer records.
-
California Enacts the “CARS Act,” Overhauling Vehicle Sales and Leasing Rules
On October 6, 2025, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Senate Bill 766 — the California Combating Auto Retail Scams (CARS) Act. Taking effect on October 1, 2026, this legislation represents one of the most comprehensive reshapings of California’s retail automotive sales and leasing practices in decades.
-
Shutdown or Not, the Rules Still Apply: What Dealers Need to Know About Compliance During a Government Shutdown
When the federal government shuts down, it can be tempting to assume the rules go dark with it—but a shutdown is not a suspension of law.