The Importance of Consistent Dealer Compliance Training
At Charapp & Weiss, we help auto dealers build compliance programs that hold up when the FTC, a state regulator, or a plaintiff’s attorney comes
Auto Dealer Insurance Coverage: Are You Protected?
Running a dealership means operating in a high-risk environment every single day. Valuable inventory sits on your lot, customers take test drives, employees handle sales
Dealer Compliance: Two Costly Mistakes That Are Easy to Overlook
As vehicle prices continue to climb and dealership operations become increasingly digital, compliance challenges are evolving just as quickly. At Charapp & Weiss, LLP, we
Franchisor Audits and Spot Deliveries: Two Areas Dealers Cannot Afford to Overlook
Automobile dealers operate in an increasingly complex regulatory and operational environment, and Charapp & Weiss regularly counsels dealerships navigating two areas that continue to generate
Why Advertising Compliance Can No Longer Wait
On March 13, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sent warning letters to 97 auto dealerships regarding their advertising and sales practices. While the letters
Supreme Court Strikes Down IEEPA Tariffs—But Auto Dealers Shouldn’t Expect Relief
On February 20, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a major decision limiting presidential tariff authority. In a 6-3 ruling, the Court held that the
2026 Dealer Legal & Compliance Priorities
A new year rarely brings “new” issues for dealers—it brings familiar ones with higher stakes. Regulators keep looking at advertising, fees, and data protection. Employment
Time for a Self-Audit: How Dealers Can Reduce the Risk of Employee Lawsuits
Personnel lawsuits have become big business for plaintiffs’ attorneys—and a costly hazard for automotive dealers. From wrongful termination to discrimination claims, litigation can quickly escalate,
Avoiding Pitfalls in Supplier Agreements
At Charapp & Weiss, we regularly counsel dealers on the hidden risks in supplier agreements—and for good reason. In today’s highly competitive retail automotive environment,
Succession Planning & Selling Your Dealership
At Charapp & Weiss, LLP, we know that dealership owners face a critical question: what happens if I’m no longer here to run the business?
Staying Compliant and Secure: What Dealerships Need to Know About Privacy, Cybersecurity & AI
In the fast-evolving world of automotive retail, dealerships face increasing pressure to meet regulatory expectations and protect sensitive data. As vehicles become more connected and
How Sharp Is Your Dealership’s Compliance Game? Take the 2025 Quiz—or Better Yet, Beat It
On June 23, 2025, Barrie Charapp Beaty published “Barrie: A 2025 Compliance Quiz” on the VADA blog—a thought-provoking exercise aimed squarely at dealership leadership and