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FEBRUARY 16, 2010
IN THIS ISSUE
 DEALER NEWS & INFORMATION
– Automotive News at a Glance
REGULATORY & LEGAL UPDATES
– Reminder: ALL Colorado Dealers Must Register with the UCCC!
– FTC Issues Guidelines on Endorsements and Testimonials
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
– CADA's Franchise Bill To Be Heard In the Senate On Monday
– Next LPC Meeting is TOMORROW!
UPCOMING SEMINARS
– Fair Labor Standards Act Seminar
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
– Upcoming Events
– CADA Legislative Policy Committee Meeting
– Rocky Mountain Automotive Press Luncheon
– Denver Auto Show
– NADC 6th Annual Member Meeting & Conference
– CADA 2010 Annual Golf Tournament
DEALER MILESTONES,
HIGHLIGHTS & TRANSITIONS
–Share Your Accomplishments
THE AFTERFACT
–All the News That's Fit to Email!
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AUTOMOTIVE NEWS AT A GLANCE
Listed here are several articlespertaining to the
auto industry in general that appeared recently in newspapers and other media outlets across the nation.
REMINDER: ALL COLORADO DEALERS MUST REGISTER WITH THE UCCC!
** FINES WILL BEGIN TO ACCRUE AT $5.00 PER DAY AS OF MARCH 1ST!**
Visit the January 19, 2010 issue of Open Road for more information.
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FTC ISSUES GUIDELINES ON ENDORSEMENTS AND TESTIMONIALS
The Federal Trade Commission recently announced guidance for advertisers regarding the use of endorsement and testimonial ads. The guidance addresses endorsements by consumers, experts, organizations and celebrities, as well as the disclosure of important connections between advertisers and endorsers. Dealers should consult this guidance before using a celebrity or consumer endorser in their advertisements. Also, the revised guides add new examples to illustrate the principle that “material connections,” such as employment, payments or free products between advertisers and endorsers – connections that consumers would not expect – must be disclosed. As a result, dealers, dealership employees or anyone who receives any payment or free product from the dealer must consult these guides before blogging about their own dealership or competitors, or perhaps even commenting on a “blog” or other online forum about their own business or their competitors.
Click here for details on the new guidelines.
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If you have questions on any legal or regulatory topic, please contact:
DISCLAIMER: CADA is not authorized to dispense legal advice.The information contained in this weekly email is intended to provide important updates and reminders regarding statutes, litigation, and regulations. CADA always advises that dealers should consult legal counsel on the specifics of any laws or regulations to ensure proper compliance
 
CADA'S FRANCHISE BILL TO BE HEARD IN THE SENATE ON MONDAY
CADA's Franchise bill, HB 1049, which provides terminated dealers with a first right of refusal to take back their franchises that were cut during the GM and Chrysler bankruptcies, will be heard by the Senate Business, Labor and Technology Committee on Monday, February 22nd at 1:30 p.m. The bill also beefs up protections for all dealers on the issues of facility upgrades, sales and incentive audits, and penalties by manufacturers when vehicles are exported without the dealers' knowledge.
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NEXT LPC MEETING IS TOMORROW!
For the most up-to-date dealer-related legislative information, please attend CADA’s next Legislative Policy Committee meeting on Wednesday, February 17th at 7:30 a.m. at CADA. The LPC is an open forum, round-table style discussion group that meets once a month to discuss the current state of politics in Colorado and how it affects you and your dealership. During the legislative session, your involvement in the LPC is especially critical. Political activism is one of the many benefits you receive from your CADA membership and you can and should have a say in what we do at the Capitol. Especially in light of the historic termination of dealers in 2009, we need you to be a part of our political dialogue. We hope to see you soon!
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FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT SEMINAR
Wed., Mar. 10th, 2010
8:00am to 10:00am
(breakfast included)
CLICK HERE for registration and more information!
Objective:
As the U.S. Department of Labor’s enforcement of the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act continues to evolve, it is important that employers keep apprised of the current wage and hour laws and their enforcement by the U.S. Department of Labor. This detailed presentation is designed to help you limit your exposure to potentially costly claims and fines and update you on the latest issues under the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act.
Highlights of topics include:
- Discussion regarding the current minimum wage laws;
- How to calculate a sales person pay, when a sales person has not earned enough in commission;
- How to determine whether an employee can properly be categorized as exempt from overtime;
- The importance of keeping timesheets and all other wage and hour records on all employees;
- Most common pitfalls for employers under the FLSA;
- Most recent bulletin/guidelines issued by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Presented by: Timothy Nemecheck and Michelle Magruder, Nemechek and Magruder, LLC
CLICK HERE for registration and more information!
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| Event Description |
Date/Time |
Location |
Fair Labor Standards Act Seminar
Denver
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Wed., Mar. 10th, 2010
8:00am to 10:00am
(breakfast included) |
William D. Barrow Building
CADA Headquarters
290 E. Speer Blvd (SW Corner of Grant/Speer), Denver, CO
Phone: 303.831.1722
CLICK HERE for registration and more information!
Register Online! |
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If you have a particular area of interest or would like to suggest a training seminar topic, please contact Lauren Stadler at 303.457.5123 or lauren.stadler@coloradodealers.org
| Event Description |
Date/Time |
Location |
CADA Legislative Policy Committee Meeting
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Wed., Feb. 17
7:30am |
William D. Barrow Building
(CADA Headquarters)
290 E. Speer Blvd
(SW Corner of Grant/Speer), Denver, CO
Phone: 303.831.1722 |
Rocky Mountain Automotive Press Luncheon
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Wed., Feb. 17
12:00pm-1:30pm |
William D. Barrow Building
(CADA Headquarters)
290 E. Speer Blvd
(SW Corner of Grant/Speer), Denver, CO
Phone: 303.831.1722
CLICK HERE for more information!
To register online, CLICK HERE! |
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Wednesday, April 7, 2010
thru
Sunday, April 11, 2010 |
Colorado Convention Center
700 14th Street Denver 80202
CLICK HERE for more information. |
National Association of Dealer Counsel's (NADC) 6th Annual Member Meeting and Conference
Dallas, Texas
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April 11 to 13, 2010
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CLICK HERE for more information!
Membership in NADC is strongly encouraged for all CADA member dealers’ attorneys. The information shared between attorneys defending dealers around the country is incredibly valuable! |
CADA 2010 Annual Golf Tournament
SAVE THE DATE!
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Monday, August 9, 2010
11:00am-11:45am Registration/Practice
12:00 Noon – Shotgun Start |
Lakewood Country Club
6800 W. 10th Avenue
Lakewood, CO 80214 |
LET US KNOW ABOUT YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS!
Have you or anyone else at your dealership won an award recently? Have you or your dealership provided any outstanding community service? We want to recognize such accomplishments. Please send us a brief write-up of the award or event along with any other information to milestones@coloradodealers.org. Also include your contact information for further follow-up.
THE AFTERFACT
- U.S. auto industry down $107B since '06
The Detroit News, February 11
It's been a rough few years for automakers and parts producers.
- Explorer to gain m.p.g.
Detroit Free Press, February 11
Ford's all-new Explorer crossover SUV will offer a fuel-efficient turbocharged four-cylinder engine when it goes on sale late this year, Mark Fields, president of Ford of the Americas, said Wednesday at the Chicago Auto Show.
- As Toyota reels from safety issues, consumers could find sweet deals
MSNBC.com, February 10
With Toyota reeling from a series of recalls and other brands desperate to gain market share after a disastrous year for sales, savvy shoppers could discover new bargaining power.
- Safety takes spotlight as Toyota shows '11 Avalon
Detroit Free Press, February 11
Mired in recalls, Toyota emphasized safety features as the automaker unveiled a face-lifted version of its Avalon large sedan at the Chicago auto show Wednesday.
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