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Safe + Sound Week 2026: A Simple Way to Strengthen Your Dealership’s Safety Program
OSHA’s Safe + Sound Week, occurring August 10-16, 2026, promotes workplace safety. The event encourages businesses to implement safety programs, address hazards proactively, and utilizes management-led initiatives with worker participation for healthier work environments.
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FTC and Maryland Attorney General Secure Over $78 Million in Refunds and Penalties Against Maryland Dealership Group for Deceptive Pricing Practices
On April 2, 2026, the FTC and the Maryland Attorney General jointly announced a proposed settlement resolving allegations of systematic deceptive pricing and add-on practices at a Maryland-based dealership group.
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FTC Issues Massive Warning to Dealers About Price Advertising
The FTC has sent warning letters to 97 auto dealership groups nationwide, expressing “concern” that all these dealers are violating the law, and putting the entire industry on notice that advertised vehicle prices must reflect the true, all-in price consumers will actually pay—including all mandatory fees. Dealers should act immediately to audit their advertising and…
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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.
