Access Denied: Combating Identity Fraud in the Dealership
By Denise W. Branch In 2024 auto lending fraud losses soared to over 9 billion dollars, up 16.5% from 2023. Faced with these increased costs, many auto lenders have instituted pena
JLRNA’S Business Builder Bonus Program
By: Andrew G. Thomas, Esq. Jaguar and Land Rover dealers are familiar with JLRNA’s Business Builder Bonus Program (the “Program”), as it has been around for years. The Progra
Who’s Minding the Store – Liability Settlements by Insurance Carriers and Their Impact on Dealers
By Denise Branch Dealers spend millions of dollars each year on liability insurance. In exchange for steep premiums, dealers trust their liability carriers to represent their
Does Anyone Work Here? – 1099 vs. W2 Employees
By Denise W. Branch In an effort to keep employment costs down, many dealers have increased their use of independent contractors, or 1099 workers. These workers are not emplo
Strategies for Responding and Protecting Online Reputation on Review Websites
By Micah A. Andrews An experienced dealer in the modern market is well aware of the importance and impact of their businesses’ online reputation. With the evolution to a vast amo
Dealers Should Be Wary of Aggressive Claims Relating to Employee Retention Tax Credits
By: Andrew G. Thomas Every prudent business entity has been meticulously following and researching the various government programs providing benefits as a result of this pandemic.
Advertising Can Skew Expectations
By Nicholas A. Bader Telling you that advertising drives sales is stating the obvious. But, why then is the comparative advertising of the various line-makes not taken into c