According to new guidance from the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration, dealerships in California must register and collect additional fees if they are selling retail parts that are considered to be “covered battery-embedded products.”
CA Dealers Selling Embedded-Battery Products at Retail Must Take Action Read Post »
The FTC has stated that to ensure you comply with federal advertising requirements, you must include all required fees, including doc fees, in the advertised price. The open question is: how does your state law on doc fees interact, if at all, with this federal requirement?
Compliance Alert Part 2: State Law Clarification on Doc Fees FAQ Read Post »
Over the past several months, ComplyAuto has heard a common concern: dealers aren’t sure which APR to enter into their “pencil” system or desking tool when quoting a customer before running credit.
Penciling with Precision: A Compliance Guide to APR Quoting Read Post »
The FTC remains committed to aggressive enforcement of subscription cancellation practices. In a unanimous 3-0 vote, the FTC filed suit against LA Fitness operators.
The largest settlement to date under the CCPA has been announced. This action specifically targeted alleged failures in website opt-out mechanisms, vendor contractual compliance, and the sharing of potentially sensitive information with third party marketing companies.
$1.55 Million CCPA Settlement – Largest to Date: Focus on Inadequate Cookie Banners Read Post »
The FTC released its first set of FAQ on the GLBA Safeguards Rule since the revised rule took effect in 2023. These new FAQs specifically cover auto dealerships and generally address your relationships with OEMs and other third-party vendors.
FTC Issues Key Safeguards Rule FAQs for Auto Dealers Read Post »
By Mark Sanborn Senior Product and Regulatory Counsel Starting July 1, 2025, California’s Assembly Bill 2863 (“AB 2863,” codified at
What Dealers Need to Know About California’s New Auto Renewal Law Read Post »
By Mark Sanborn Senior Product and Regulatory Counsel State attorneys general across the country are increasingly cracking down on deceptive
By Mark Sanborn Senior Product and Regulatory Counsel The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals recently issued a ruling that should
Briskin v. Shopify: CA State Law Claims Go Nationwide Read Post »
