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Yesterday, California Governor Jerry Brown signed SB 1121 into law amending the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (“CCPA”). Since the original CCPA (previously discussed here) was passed in June, interested parties have criticized many aspects of the law and advocated for pre-implementation improvements. SB 1121 is intended to correct many of those issues. CA [...]
It’s been almost seven months since the D.C. Circuit’s decision in ACA Int’l v. FCC, yet the definition of automatic telephone dialing system (ATDS) remains unclear. In the wake of ACA Int’l, courts consider three primary issues to determine whether a device qualifies as an ATDS. This blog addresses those issues in turn. What does [...]
Though its usage rules may seem straightforward, The Federal Trade Commission’s (“FTC”) Used Car Buyer’s Guide includes several requirements that seem to catch many auto dealers off guard. First and foremost, the FTC requires it be displayed on all used cars sold by a dealer. The Guide must contain details concerning the vehicle’s background along [...]
From texting to tweeting and everything in between, social media offers some of the most impactful branding and customer engagement tools at an auto dealer’s disposal, but complex regulations have created a minefield that can make lawfully communicating with customers challenging for even the most savvy marketers. With growing scrutiny from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) [...]
