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MARCH 16, 2010
IN THIS ISSUE
 DEALER NEWS & INFORMATION
– Automotive News at a Glance
REGULATORY & LEGAL UPDATES
– Colorado Workers Compensation Law: Requires Designation of TWO Providers and Written Notice to Workers
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
– HB 1049 Legislative Update
UPCOMING SEMINARS
– FREE Webinar: Top EPA, DOT, and OSHA Regulations You Don't Want to Ignore
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
– Upcoming Events
– "Forty under 40" - Join us in Honoring Melissa Kuipers, Vice President of CADA
– Denver Auto Show
– Unclaimed Property Corporate Compliance and Regulatory Responsibilities
– 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 articles pertaining to the
auto industry in general that appeared recently in newspapers and other media outlets across the nation.
- Introducing our 2010 Forty Under 40
Denver Business Journal, March 12
Congratulations to Melissa Kuipers, CADA Vice President!
- As Colorado goes, so goes the nation?
The Washington Post, March 12
The Colorado turnaround in 2008 was nothing short of phenomenal: a once rock-solid Republican state went Democratic in a big way.
- Suit: Toyota ignored defects
The Detroit News, March 13
A California prosecutor filed suit against Toyota Motor Corp. on Friday, claiming the Japanese automaker knowingly sold millions of defective vehicles.
- Ford survey shows employees optimistic about future
The Detroit News, March 14
Ford Motor Co.'s latest internal employee survey shows morale is up sharply and employees' confidence in the company's future has reached an all-time high.
- Runaway Prius perplexes NHTSA
Detroit Free Press, March 15
The federal government said today it cannot explain a reported incident of sudden, high-speed acceleration in a Toyota Prius on a San Diego freeway and acknowledged it may not be able to solve the mystery of what happened to the hybrid.
- Prius report questioned, defended
Detroit Free Press, March 15
The mystery surrounding a Toyota Prius whose driver reported a stuck accelerator deepened Sunday as the motorist's attorney dismissed a congressional memo that questions his client's version of events.
- Fiat may make Chrysler revival a priority
Detroit Free Press, March 14
Fiat, the Italian carmaker that helped Chrysler emerge from bankruptcy, may wait to turn around the U.S. business before deciding on a share sale or spin-off for its automotive division.
- USA Today, Open Road
 
…more news articles are included at the end of this issue.
COLORADO WORKERS COMPENSATION LAW: REQUIRES DESIGNATION OF TWO PROVIDERS AND WRITTEN NOTICE TO WORKERS
Provided by Pinnacol Assurance
 REMINDER: On January 1, 2008, House Bill (HB) 1176 took effect.
The law requires Colorado employers to designate two medical providers to treat employees who are injured on the job. The two medical providers must be at two distinct locations without common ownership.
As a reminder, notice of these two designated providers must also be provided to the employee at the time of a worker’s compensation injury or within seven days by certified mail. It has come to light that in many recent cases, employers are not providing this notice at the time of injury.
Pinnacol Assurance has taken a proactive approach. CLICK HERE for more information on helping you easily comply with the new law.
This legislative change was highlighted in the 7/23/08 issue of Open Road.
Visit Pinnacol’s Web Site to Make Selections
To review providers and choose your preferred providers if you have not already done so, use Pinnacol ServiceLink. Go to www.pinnacol.com, under "QuickLinks" choose “Manage SelectNet Providers,” and then click on “Manage Medical Providers.” After logging on, you will be able to select your two preferred providers, and Pinnacol will be immediately notified of your choices.
From the ServiceLink site, you can also print a sample “Letter to Injured Worker” that you are required to give to your employee at the time of the injury notifying him or her of your two designated medical providers. If circumstances prevent you from providing the information at the time of the injury, you must notify the injured worker in writing within seven business days of being notified of the injury.
If you have questions about the provider designation process, please contact Wells Fargo Insurance Services Mountain West Inc. at 800.332.9256.
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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
 
HB 1049 LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
CADA’s priority legislation, HB-1049, won an overwhelming vote of support in House concurrence with Senate changes. The vote mirrored the original House Third Reading vote, 60 to 5. The legislation has now moved to the Governor’s office and awaits his signature. We expect the Governor will sign the bill into law this week, yet no commitment has been made to do that. At any rate, the legislation is soon to be law as it was written with an emergency clause to ensure that it takes affect at the time of signing.
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FREE Webinar
Top EPA, DOT, and OSHA Regulations You Don’t Want to Ignore
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Thur., Mar. 18th, 2010
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CLICK HERE for registration and more information! |
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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
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"Forty under 40" - Join us in Honoring Melissa Kuipers, Vice President of CADA
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Thursday, March 18
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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CADA will have a table at the awards presentation event, If you are interested in attending. EMAIL LAUREN for more details! |
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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. |
Unclaimed Property Corporate Compliance and Regulatory Responsibilities
ONESOURCE® PROPERTY TAX
Panel Discussion
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April 8 & 9, 2010 |
Colorado Division of Gaming Conference Room
1881 Pierce St.
Lakewood, CO 80214
CLICK HERE for registration and 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
- 'SNL' takes on runaway Toyotas
Detroit Free Press, March 14
"Saturday Night Live" featured a spoof Ford commercial during its show last night that depicted a couple in a runaway Toyota Prius.
- Revved up: What's hot and what's not in autos
Detroit Free Press, March 14
Another advanced-battery plant will be located in Holland. Batteries may replace tulips as the city's symbol.
- Mo' accessories, mo' fun: Dodge offers $2,000 in Mopar bucks for Hemi-powered 2010 Challengers
Auto Week, March 12
Dodge is offering a go-fast promotion for the 2010 Dodge Challenger: If you buy a V8-powered version of the muscle coupe, you get $2,000 in Mopar bucks to customize your new ride.
- Questions Arise in Prius Case
The Wall Street Journal, March 15
Brakes May Not Have Been Depressed Firmly as Toyota Raced Near San Diego
- Japanese Firms Aim to Standardize Vehicle Chargers
The Wall Street Journal, March 15
Japanese car and power companies will work together to bring their electric vehicle-charging technology to overseas markets, seeking to speed up the adoption of technology needed to spark global demand for electric cars.
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