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| ARTICLE TITLE | CATEGORY | NOTES / FORMS / GUEST AUTHORS |
| 27-Dec-07 | Year-End Accounting/Controller Checklist | Accounting/Controller | |
| 31-Oct-07 | RECORD RETENTION GUIDELINES - Credit Reports and Overall List | Accounting/Controller | |
| 12-Sep-07 | ADVERSE ACTION NOTICES: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW, NADA WEBINAR TO BE HELD OCT. 23 | Adverse Action | Webinar |
| 25-Jul-07 | ADVERSE ACTION NOTICES | Adverse Action | R&R order form |
| 15-Dec-09 | Advertising Q&A Regarding Customer Cash Down | Advertising | |
| 13-Oct-09 | Dealer Advertising -- Reminders; General statutory obligation to ensure advertising is not “misleading” | Advertising | Plus recap / links to prior articles |
| 26-Mar-08 | INTERNET ADVERTISED PRICE MUST MATCH PRINT ADS | Advertising | |
| 19-Mar-08 | ADVERTISEMENTS MUST INCLUDE DEALERSHIP NAME | Advertising | |
| 10-Jan-07 | AUTO INDUSTRY DIVISION ALERT REGARDING INTERNET ADVERTISING VIOLATIONS | Advertising | |
| 30-Apr-08 | NADC SUBMITS LETTER TO JUICIARY COMMITTEE OPPOSING FEDERAL BILL THAT WOULD PRECLUDE ARBITRATION | Arbitration | |
| 12-Dec-07 | Hudson article: Mandatory binding arbitration of consumer disputes under attack in Congress. | Arbitration | |
| 22-Aug-07 | ARBITRATION AGREEMENTS - DEALERS SHOULD SERIOUSLY CONSIDER | Arbitration | |
| 10-Nov-09 | Bankruptcy / Lien Perfection Timing Recap | Bankruptcy | |
| 6-May-09 | Pontiac Dealer Alert: A Road Map For Dealers | Bankruptcy | |
| 6-May-09 | Chrysler Bankruptcy Filing | Bankruptcy | |
| 17-Oct-07 | LEGAL COMPLIANCE: PAPER OR PROFIT?
By Emily Marlow Beck, Hudson Cook LLP
| Buy here / Pay here and special financing | Spot Delivery |
| 14-Jan-09 | DELIVERY AND HANDLING FEES (D&H): ATTORNEY GENERAL ISSUES LETTER CLARIFYING DISCLOSURE LANGUAGE | Delivery & Handling | Dec. 22, 2008 Attny General clarification letter on disclsoures; |
| 27-Aug-08 | **IMPORTANT DEALER ALERT** GM EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT PROGRAM: D&H FEES | Delivery & Handling | |
| 19-Dec-07 | Attorney General - Re-affirms D&H Assurance | Delivery & Handling | |
| 7-Nov-07 | D&H LITIGATION (CLASS ACTION) UPDATE | Delivery & Handling | |
| 11-Apr-07 | D & H FEES: IF CHARGED, MUST BE CHARGED ON ALL CASH AND FINANCED DEALS IN THE SAME MOUNT | Delivery & Handling | |
| 14-Mar-07 | D&H LAWSUITS - NATIONWIDE AND FIRST FILING IN COLORADO | Delivery & Handling | |
| 27-Oct-09 | Reminder: Colorado Emissions Requirements - dealerships required to provide either a passing emissions test OR a voucher to consumers who reside in enhanced emissions areas | Emissions | Reprint from Aug. 6, 2008 Open Road |
| 6-Aug-08 | REMINDER: COLORADO EMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS | Emissions | |
| 7-May-08 | FOUR-YEAR EMISSION EXEMPT STICKERS-REMINDER OF REQUIREMENTS | Emissions | Emission Exempt Stickers |
| 24-Oct-07 | REMINDER: COLORADO EMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS - - BASED ON WHERE CONSUMER RESIDES | Emissions | |
| 31-Jan-07 | REMINDER: COLORADO EMISSIONS VOUCHERS | Emissions | |
| 11-Jul-07 | CREDIT CARD RECEIPTS: IS YOUR SLIP SHOWING? By Jean Noonan, Hudson Cook, LLP | Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) | Spot Delivery |
| 18-Apr-07 | MONRONEY LABELS: CUSTOMERS SHOULD REMOVE THE LABEL, NOT DEALERS | Fedaral - Monroney labels | |
| 9-Feb-10 | FTC and FRB Release Final Risk-Based Pricing Rule: Effective January 1, 2010 | Federal | |
| 20-Oct-09 | 2010 Annual Fuel Economy Guide Now Available | Federal | |
| 17-Jun-09 | COBRA Employer Requirements for New Federally Mandated COBRA Subsidy | Federal | |
| 3-Jun-09 | Federal WARN Act May Require Advance Notice of Major Layoff or Closing | Federal | |
| 29-Apr-09 | US Government Releases Automotive Industry Report | Federal | |
| 8-Apr-09 | 2009 NHTSA Insurance Booklets Now Available | Federal | |
| 11-Feb-09 | The Regulatory Maze: NADA's Annual Update on Federal Regulations | Federal | Overview of all federal legal requirements at a dealership -- by department and topic |
| 8-Oct-08 | TWO NEW NADA LEGAL COMPLIANCE PUBLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE:
-A Dealer Guide to the FTC Affiliate Marketing Rule (L51)
- Electronic Disclosure Rules for Dealership Online Commerce (L52) via mail.
| Federal | |
| 19-Sep-07 | NEW SAFETY LABELS NOW REQUIRED (NHTSA / Monroney label) | Federal | |
| 30-Jul-08 | REMINDER OF USED CAR BUYERS GUIDE REQUIREMENTS | Federal - Buyers Guide | |
| 28-Jan-09 | FORM 8300 Cash Reporting - Consumer Notice Reminder by Jan. 31 | Federal - Cash Reporting | Annual disclsoure to consumers due by January 31st each year |
| 21-Jan-09 | FORM 8300 CASH REPORTING - CONSUMER NOTICE REMINDER BY JAN. 31 | Federal - Cash Reporting | Annual disclsoure to consumers due by January 31st each year |
| 16-Jan-08 | FORM 8300 Cash Reporting -- Consumer Notice Reminder by Jan. 31 | Federal - Cash Reporting | |
| 20-Feb-08 | SALES TO CANADIANS | Federal - Export/Import | Canada |
| 28-Nov-07 | NADA Regulatory Review Available Online | Federal - General | |
| 31-Jan-07 | NEW EDITION OF NADA REGULATORY COMPLIANCE CHART AVAILABLE | Federal - General | |
| 10-Sep-08 | HYBRID SAFETY ON THE SALES FLOOR | Federal - Hazmat | Part 3 of 3 |
| 3-Sep-08 | BASICS OF HYBRID SAFETY FOR THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN | Federal - Hazmat | Part 1 of 3 |
| 3-Sep-08 | RECENT DEALERSHIP FINE FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIAL SHIPPING VIOLATION | Federal - Hazmat | |
| 27-Aug-08 | BASICS OF HYBRID SAFETY FOR THE SERVICE MANAGER | Federal - Hazmat | Part 2 of 3 |
| 2-Jan-08 | OSHA Clarifies PPE Requirements | Federal - Hazmat | |
| 28-Nov-07 | HAZMAT EMPLOYEES MUST BE TRAINED (any who "receive or ship") | Federal - Hazmat | KPA contact info included |
| 26-Sep-07 | EPA PROPOSES NEW HAZARDOUS EMISSIONS FOR BODY SHOPS | Federal - Hazmat | NADA Regulatory |
| 12-Sep-07 | FEDERATED ANNOUNCES NEW HAZMAT TRAINING CD | Federal - Hazmat | Hazmat CD |
| 12-Nov-08 | DEALERSHIP Q&A: NON-FUNCTIONING ELECTRONIC ODOMETER | Federal - Odometer | NHTSA Legal Interpretation Letter, 1/13/2000 |
| 2-May-07 | OFAC COMPLIANCE REMINDERS | FEDERAL - OFAC | |
| 8-Apr-09 | IRS 2009 Standard Mileage Rates | Federal - Tax | |
| 16-Jul-08 | IRS INCREASES MILEAGE RATES THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2008 | Federal - Tax | |
| 16-Jul-08 | SUMMARY OF 2008 UPDATES FROM THE IRS | Federal - Tax | |
| 28-Nov-07 | IRS Issues guidance on tool reimbursement plans | Federal - Tax | |
| 25-Jul-07 | UPDATED IRS PUBLICATIONS | Federal - Tax | |
| 7-Mar-07 | FEDERAL EXCISE TAX REFUND AVAILABLE TO DEALERS | Federal - Tax | |
| 2-Sep-09 | Reminder: FTC Amendments Regarding Pre-Recorded Calls Effective September 1, 2009 | Federal - Telemarketing | |
| 18-Feb-09 | New FTC Regulations on Automated Telemarketing Calls | Federal - Telmarketing | Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR); as of Sept. 1, 2009, sellers and telemarketers no prerecorded calls unless have prior written agreement from the recipient |
| 3-Oct-07 | HOW TO KEEP INSURANCE AND OTHER CHARGES OUT OF THE FINANCE CHARGE, by Thomas Hudson, Hudson Cooke, LLP | Federal - TILA / Regulation Z | Spot Delivery |
| 22-Oct-08 | NHTSA TIRE RE-PLACARDING REQUIREMENTS | Federal - Tires | December 2007, NHTSA clarifications, and further NADA clarifications sought |
| 4-Apr-07 | TIRE PLACARDING REMINDER: RE-PLACARDING MAY BE NECESSARY PRIOR TO FIRST SALE | Federal - Tires | |
| 9-Apr-08 | NEW RESTRICTIONS IN EFFECT FOR USED VEHICLE IMPORTS TO MEXICO | Federal Export/Import | |
| 15-Dec-09 | IRS Answers "Cash For Clunkers" Consumer Tax Questions | Federal-CARs/Cash for Clunkers | |
| 3-Nov-09 | NADA Releases Fact Sheet Regarding Clunkers Scrap Value | Federal-CARs/Cash for Clunkers | |
| 13-Oct-09 | CARS / Cash For Clunkers - Title Branding For The Clunker Trade Ins - Correction | Federal-CARs/Cash for Clunkers | Dealers do not need to provide copies of the junked car titles to Department of Revenue |
| 6-Oct-09 | CARS / Cash for Clunkers-Title Branding For the Clunker Trade-Ins | Federal-CARs/Cash for Clunkers | CORRECTED LATER; DEALERS DO NOT NEED TO PROVIDE; RECYCLERS SHOULD |
| 9-Sep-09 | NADA Update on "Cash For Clunkers" | Federal-CARs/Cash for Clunkers | 120,000 of 690,114 deals submitted approved for est'd $500 million paid out; Expect to be paying $100 million claims/day by Sept. 11th |
| 2-Sep-09 | Wrapping Up Cash For Clunkers (CARS): Wrapping Up: Getting Paid, Unwinding Deals, and Trade-in Management
See www.coloradodealers.org/cashforclunkers | Federal-CARs/Cash for Clunkers | |
| 26-Aug-09 | CARS Program aka "Cash For Clunkers" - Program Has Ended | Federal-CARs/Cash for Clunkers | |
| 19-Aug-09 | CARS Program aka "CASH For Clunkers" - Latest Updates | Federal-CARs/Cash for Clunkers | |
| 12-Aug-09 | CARS ACT - Updated Q&A from NADA | Federal-CARs/Cash for Clunkers | |
| 12-Aug-09 | CARS ACT - Update on Audit Process | Federal-CARs/Cash for Clunkers | |
| 5-Aug-09 | Consumer Assistance To Recycle and Save (CARS) ACT of 2009 Taxability of Payments to Dealerships - IRS Advisory | Federal-CARs/Cash for Clunkers | |
| 5-Aug-09 | CARS Act, AKA "Cash For Clunkers" -- Latest NADA Updates | Federal-CARs/Cash for Clunkers | |
| 29-Jul-09 | Cash For Clunkers-Latest Updates | Federal-CARs/Cash for Clunkers | |
| 29-Jul-09 | Cash For Clunkers-Colorado Tax Updates | Federal-CARs/Cash for Clunkers | |
| 22-Jul-09 | CASH For Clunkers Updates | Federal-CARs/Cash for Clunkers | |
| 15-Jul-09 | Cash For Clunkers: Colorado Sales/Use Tax | Federal-CARs/Cash for Clunkers | |
| 8-Jul-09 | Cash For Clunkers: Car Allowance Rebate System | Federal-CARs/Cash for Clunkers | |
| 1-Jul-09 | Cash for Clunker: Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS) Program Update | Federal-CARs/Cash for Clunkers | |
| 12-Jan-10 | FORM 8300 Cash Reporting - Consumer Notice Reminder by Jan. 31 | Federal-Cash Reporting | |
| 5-Jan-10 | EPA initial Notification Form Required For Body Shops By January 11, 2010 | Federal-Hazmat | |
| 25-Feb-09 | Economic Stimulus Bill Contains New COBRA Requirements | Federal-Rescue/Stimulus-08-09 | |
| 20-Feb-09 | Consumer Tax Incentives in Federal Stimulus Bill | Federal-Rescue/Stimulus-08-09 | Special issue |
| 18-Feb-09 | Small Business Administration: New Motor Vehicle Dealer Loan Guaranty Campaign | Federal-Rescue/Stimulus-08-09 | |
| 7-Jan-09 | NADA SUMMARY OF TALF (TERM ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES LOAN FACILITY) - WHAT IT MEANS TO DEALERS | Federal-Rescue/Stimulus-08-09 | Federal Reserve Board's TALF program overview |
| 3-Nov-09 | UNICAP- Looming Tax Issue For Dealers | Federal-Tax | |
| 20-May-09 | CADA 2009 Legislative Review - Including Franchise Act Summary | Franchise Act | Summary of SB09-091, Franchise Act changes; Under "Legislative" articles |
| 26-Jan-10 | Record Retention Guidelines | Labor & Employment | |
| 15-Dec-09 | MSEC Alert on Employer Posting Requirements: Two Recent Changes | Labor & Employment | |
| 16-Sep-09 | Guest Column: Investigating Claims of Harrasment | Labor & Employment | Guest Column: John Donavan Fisher & Phillips, LLP |
| 13-May-09 | Record Number of Discrimination Charges in 2008: Can 2009 Be Far Behind? | Labor & Employment | |
| 15-Apr-09 | COBRA Employer Requirements for New Federally Mandated COBRA Subsidy | Labor & Employment | |
| 4-Feb-09 | Guest Column: Your Dealership's 2009" Employment To Do" List | Labor & Employment | By John Donovan, Fisher & Phillips, LLP |
| 10-Sep-08 | GUEST LEGAL COLUMN: RELIGIOUS DISCRIMINATION: JUST HOW DIFFERENT IS IT? | Labor & Employment | |
| 14-May-08 | THE LAWSUIT DU JOUR | Labor & Employment | By John Donovan, Fisher & Phillips LLP |
| 23-Apr-08 | TEN EMPLOYMENT PRIORTIES FOR 2008 | Labor & Employment | By John Donovan, Fisher & Phillips, LLP |
| 9-May-07 | EMPLOYEE REFERENCE CHECKS | Labor & Employment | MSEC FYI Publication, Federated sample form, and C.R.S. 8-2-114 |
| 1-Apr-09 | New I-9 Required beginning April 3, 2009 | Labor & Employment - Federal | |
| 29-Sep-09 | EEOC Publishes Proposed ADAAA Regulations | Labor & Employment-Federal | Guest Column: Mountain States Employers Council (includes link to EEOC question-and-answer document) |
| 13-May-09 | Guest Column: Lily Ledbetter Fair Pay Act -New Federal Amendments to Discrimination Laws | Labor & Employment-Federal | Who the heck is Lily Ledbetter? By John Donovan, Fisher & Phillips |
| 1-Apr-09 | COBRA Continuation Assistance: Dealer May Need To Send Notice Letters By April 18th! | Labor & Employment-Federal | |
| 11-Feb-09 | ALERT! New I-9 Form DELAYED Until April 3, 2009! | Labor & Employment-Federal | |
| 4-Feb-09 | ALERT! New I-9 Form DELAYED Until April 3, 2009! | Labor & Employment-Federal | |
| 28-Jan-09 | New I-9 Form Released | Labor & Employment-Federal | Effective date of Feb. 2nd, 2009 postponed to Apr. 3rd |
| 7-Jan-09 | NEW I-9 REQUIRED FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION | Labor & Employment-Federal | Original effective date of February 2, 2009 later postponed to Apr. 3rd |
| 26-Nov-08 | FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE ACT (FMLA): FINAL REGULATIONS PUBLISHED AND EFFECTIVE JANUARY 16, 2009 | Labor & Employment-Federal | |
| 17-Sep-08 | EEOC EMPLOYMENT POSTER REVISED | Labor & Employment-Federal | "Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law" poster; link to order online from EEOC, free |
| 4-Jun-08 | NEW POSTER REQUIRED TO RECOGNIZE CHANGES TO FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT | Labor & Employment-Federal | FMLA |
| 12-Mar-08 | NEW FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE ACT (FMLA) PROVISIONS FOR MILITARY FAMILIES | Labor & Employment-Federal | FMLA |
| 12-Dec-07 | Employers must use new form I-9 starting Dec. 26th | Labor & Employment-Federal | |
| 10-Oct-07 | FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION: GUIDANCE ON NO MATCH LETTERS** | Labor & Employment-Federal | |
| 6-Sep-07 | EEOC REPORT DUE FOR DEALERS WITH 100 OR MORE EMPLOYEES BY SEPT. 30 | Labor & Employment-Federal | EEOC reports |
| 6-Feb-08 | REMINDER: STATE AFFIDAVIT REQUIRED FOR ALL NEW EMPLOYEES | Labor & Employment-State | |
| 3-Oct-07 | COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF LABOR - QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE | Labor & Employment-State | |
| 25-Jul-07 | UNEMPLOYMENT CLAIMS PROCESS: DUE DATE CHANGES | Labor & Employment-State | |
| 3-Jan-07 | Colorado Dept. of Revenue Affidavit DR 4679 - Restrictions on Public Benefits | Labor & Employment-State | Salesperson licensing |
| 3-Jan-07 | Colorado Department of Labor Employment Verification Affirmation Form | Labor & Employment-State | Salesperson licensing |
| 3-Jan-07 | CO Employment Verification–HB06S-1017–Complete Guide (updated March 2007) | Labor & Employment-State | |
| 24-Nov-09 | Guest Column: Round up the Usual Suspects | Labory & Employment - Federal | Guest Column: John Donavan Fisher & Phillips, LLP |
| 4-Mar-09 | Making Work Pay: Employee Tax Rebates in Recent Federal Stimulus Bill | Labory & Employment - Federal | |
| 24-Dec-08 | GUEST COLUMN: OUT OF THE FRYING PAN, INTO THE FIRE | Laobr & Employment | By John Donovan, Fisher & Phillips, LLP |
| 22-Apr-09 | GUEST LEGAL COLUMN: OVERVIEW OF DEALERSHIP LITIGATION AND LEGAL TRENDS ACROSS THE STATES | Legal / General | The CARLAWYER By Thomas B. Hudson and Emily Marlow Beck |
| 31-Dec-08 | GUEST COLUMN: DISASTER PACK | Legal / General | By: Ronald C. Smith, Stewart & Irwin, P.C., Chairman, Automotive Law Practice Group |
| 24-Dec-08 | GUEST COLUMN: THE HARSH IMPACT ON DEALERS OF A DETROIT MELTDOWN: (The What-ifs of a Franchisor Bankruptcy or Government Bailout. A Call for GM, Chrysler and Ford to Take Bold, Forward-Looking, Imperative Action | Legal / General | By Eric L. Chase, Esq., Bressler, Amery & Ross |
| 3-Dec-08 | NADA WHITE PAPER: The Benefits of the Franchised Dealer Network: The Economic and Statutory Framework | Legal / General | |
| 26-Nov-08 | MYERS & FULLER: DEALER ALERT: ANSWERS FOR DEALERS IN THIS VOLATILE FLOORPLAN ENVIRONMENT | Legal / General | Myers & Fuller, Client Alert 10/29/2008 (5 pages) |
| 19-Nov-08 | GUEST LEGAL COLUMN: OVERVIEW OF DEALERSHIP LITIGATION AND LEGAL TRENDS ACROSS THE STATES | Legal / General | The CARLAWYER©, By Thomas B. Hudson and Emily Marlow Beck |
| 17-Sep-08 | GUEST LEGAL COLUMN: OVERVIEW OF DEALERSHIP LITIGATION AND LEGAL TRENDS ACROSS THE STATES | Legal / General | The Carlawyer, Thomas Hudson and Emilly Marlow Beck |
| 6-Aug-08 | NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF DEALER COUNSEL (NADC) JULY NEWSLETTER | Legal / General | |
| 30-Apr-08 | SPOT DELIVERY-COMPLIANCE ARTICLE REPRINT | Legal / General | Spot Delivery: 3 key areas of advice: (1) Take control of Advertising, (2) Seriously consider using an Arbitration Agreement with class action waiver (3) Develop a consumer dispute resolution process at your dealership |
| 23-Jan-08 | TOP 20 LEGAL TRENDS FOR AUTOMOBILE DEALERS: Includes: Implementing Best Practices: Eric Chase’s Legal Audit Checklist for Auto Dealers | Legal / General | Eric Chase, Attorney |
| 12-Dec-07 | Guest legal article - Hudson Cook, LLP; general review of legal / regulatory issues nationwide including: | Legal / General | |
| 12-Dec-07 | Hudson article: Litigation updates: cross-state licensing on internet sales; Adverse action; bankruptcy and class action in California on negative equity | Legal / General | |
| 5-Dec-07 | Litigation involving credit and debit card receipts (NADA Legal & Regulatory Alert) | Legal / General | |
| 25-Jul-07 | CLASS ACTION LAWSUITS (AND OTHER NOT SO MYTHICAL CHARACTERS) | Legal / General | Spot Delivery; Emily Marlow Beck, Hudson Cook |
| 14-Mar-07 | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE CORP. WINS LEGAL CHALLENGE ON RETAIL OWNERSHIP (Colo. Court of Appeals case included) | Legal / General | |
| 27-Dec-07 | Reminder: Online Salesperson Licensing Available (announced in Feb. 14th issue) | Licensing-State | |
| 1-Aug-07 | SALESPERSON LICENSE APPLICATION: REVISED FORM AND TRANSFER PROCESS | Licensing-State | |
| 13-Jun-07 | GMs AND F&I MANAGERS MAY NEED SALESPERSON LICENSE | Licensing-State | |
| 14-Feb-07 | ONLINE SALESPERSON LICENSING NOW AVAILABLE FOR DEALERS | Licensing-State | |
| 3-Jan-07 | New Procedures / Requirements for Salesperson & Dealership Licenses | Licensing-State | |
| 2-Feb-10 | Important Dealer Alert: Toyota Safety Recall-Affects All Dealers | Manufacturer Recall | |
| 31-Dec-08 | REMINDERS: SALES/USE TAX & MINIMUN WAGE CHANGES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2009 | Minimum Wage | |
| 24-Dec-08 | COLORADO MINIMUM WAGE: ANNUAL INCREASE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2009 | Minimum Wage | Colorado minimum wage will increase to $7.28 per hour; Minimum Wage Order Number 25. |
| 21-Nov-07 | Reminder: STATE MINIMUM Wage CHANGES JAN. 1, 2008 | Minimum Wage | CO Const. Article XVIII, Sect. 15 |
| 17-Jan-07 | EMERGENCY COLORADO MINIMUM WAGE ORDER AND POSTER ISSUED | Minimum Wage | |
| 3-Jan-07 | New Minimum Wage (Amendment 41) | Minimum Wage | CO Const. Article XVIII, Sect. 15 |
| 29-Dec-09 | New Regulatory / Legal Topics Index Page | Miscellaneous | |
| 22-Dec-09 | New Regulatory / Legal Topics Index Page | Miscellaneous | |
| 9-Sep-09 | UPDATED LEGAL / REGULATORY ARTICLES INDEX AVAILABLE | Miscellaneous | |
| 5-Aug-09 | Dealer Granted Summary Judgment in Unauthorized Practice of Law Case | Miscellaneous | Guest Column: Shelley B. Fowler, Managing Editor of Spot Delivery |
| 22-Jul-09 | Beware of Auto-Renewal Clauses in Vendor Contracts | Miscellaneous | Guest Column: Don't Get Caught: Always Read a Contract Before You Sign by Bill Walters, CADA Legal Counsel |
| 3-Jun-09 | SBA Includes Dealer Floorplan Loans in 7(a) Programs as of July 1, 2009 | Miscellaneous | |
| 18-Mar-09 | Other Regulatory/Legal Reminders: Upcoming Effective Dates:
-Federal I-9 now effective April 3rd.
-Red Flags & Address Discrepancy Rule | Miscellaneous | |
| 4-Mar-09 | Review DMS Contract Changes: Action Required! Guest Article Paul Gillrie | Miscellaneous | Guest Article, Paul Gillrie |
| 17-Dec-08 | NOTICE REGARDING FRAUDULENT "ANNUAL MINUTES" DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS: Entities called "Colorado Corporate Compliance" and "Board of Business Compliance" have mailed solicitations titled "Annual Minutes | Miscellaneous | Disclosure Statement" or "Disclosure Statement" to many Colorado businesses. |
| 5-Nov-08 | TREASURY DEPARTMENT FRAUD ALERT: bogus treasury notes, bonds and account numbers: | Miscellaneous | From the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury), Office of Inspector General (OIG) |
| 20-Aug-08 | UPDATED LEGAL / REGULATORY ARTICLES INDEX AVAILABLE | Miscellaneous | |
| 23-Apr-08 | DOT RULE RESTRICTS SPARE BATTERIES IN LUGGAGE (SUMMER TRAVEL TIP) | Miscellaneous | |
| 16-Apr-08 | NADA LOGIN ID/PASSWORD CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE | Miscellaneous | Login information |
| 16-Jan-08 | Index to 2007 Regulatory & Legal Articles added to archives page | Miscellaneous | |
| 5-Mar-08 | REMINDER ON STORAGE CHARGES AND MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIR ACT | MV Repair Act | Must have a separate agreement; includes link to a summary of the Motor Vehicle Repair Act, including requirements covering the repair process, written estimates, disclosures, required approvals and charges. |
| 16-Sep-09 | Motor Vehicle Dealer Board-New Members Appointed & Latest Wheels (June 2009) | MVDB | Beau Smith of Sill-TerHar Motors, Scott Ehrlich of Ehrlich Motors, John Medved (re-appointed) |
| 19-Mar-08 | DENVER INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW - OFF-SITE PERMITS REQUIRED | Off-site permits | |
| 12-Mar-08 | DENVER INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW -- OFF SITE PERMITS REQUIRED | Off-site permits | |
| 13-Feb-08 | REMINDER: OFF-SITE SALES PERMITS | Off-site permits | C.R.S. 12-6-102 (16). |
| 25-Apr-07 | DEALER Q&A: OFF-SITE PERMITS REQUIRED WHEN SALES ACTIVITY WILL TAKE PLACE; NOT FOR DISPLAY ONLY | Off-site permits | |
| 21-Mar-07 | DENVER INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW — OFF-SITE PERMITS REQUIRED | Off-site permits | |
| 22-Dec-09 | FTC Issues Model Privacy Notice | Privacy / Safeguards | |
| 15-Oct-08 | CUSTOMER CREDIT INFORMATION ACCEPTED OVER THE INTERNET MUST BE SECURE | Privacy / Safeguards | Link to NADA’s publication, L43 “A Dealer Guide to Safeguarding Customer Information” |
| 28-Mar-07 | CUSTOMER CREDIT INFORMATION ACCEPTED OVER THE INTERNET MUST BE SECURE | Privacy / Safeguards | |
| 3-Nov-09 | 4th Postponement: Red Flags Enforcement Delayed (Again) Until June 1, 2010 | Red Flags | |
| 6-May-09 | Red Flags: Enforcement Deadline Delayed Again | Red Flags | |
| 29-Oct-08 | RED FLAGS RULE COMPLIANCE DATE DELAYED BY FTC; BUT DEALERSHIPS MAY STILL NEED TO BE IN COMPLIANCE BY NOV. 1ST | Red Flags | Address Discrepancy Rule still takes effect on November 1, 2008 |
| 22-Oct-08 | REMINDER: NEW FEDERAL RED FLAGS & ADDRESS DISCREPANCY RULES: COMPLIANCE DEADLINE IS NOVEMBER 1ST | Red Flags | |
| 15-Oct-08 | REMINDER: NEW FEDERAL RED FLAGS & ADDRESS DISCREPANCY RULES: COMPLIANCE DEADLINE IS NOVEMBER 1ST | Red Flags | -Identity Theft Prevention Program (ITPP)
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| 8-Oct-08 | REMINDER: NEW FEDERAL RED FLAGS & ADDRESS DISCREPANCY RULES: COMPLIANCE DEADLINE IS NOVEMBER 1ST. | Red Flags | Includes link and helpful tip on Social Security numbers; first 3 digits link to where resideded when obtained |
| 1-Oct-08 | REMINDER: NEW FEDERAL RED FLAGS & ADDRESS DISCREPANCY RULES: COMPLIANCE DEADLINE IS NOVEMBER 1ST | Red Flags | -Overview of 10 key steps
-26 sample red flags from rule
- Link to NADA publication, L50 |
| 11-Jun-08 | *NEW* RED FLAGS RULE COMPLIANCE SEMINAR: PLUS: PRIVACY/SAFEGUARDS RE-CAP | Red Flags | |
| 23-Apr-08 | RED FLAGS - PLAN FOR SUMMER TRAINING SERIES & PUBLICATION | Red Flags | |
| 12-Dec-07 | Hudson article: Federal Red Flag Rules have been finalized; compliance date is Nov. 1, 2008 | Red Flags | |
| 12-Dec-07 | Hudson article: Vehicle “rent-to-own” plans under scrutiny in North Carolina and other states. | Rent-to-own | |
| 21-Jan-09 | BEWARE OF LINK2DEALER.COM SOLICITATIONS DISGUISED AS INVOICES | SCAM Alert | Also references NADC related article: Practical Tips to Help Clients Develop Sound Payables Policies by Michael Charapp, |
| 5-Mar-08 | SCAM ALERT: 'SOLICITATIONS' DISGUISED AS INVOICES | SCAM Alert | Alert provided by Monica Kidd, Brighton Ford; ad looks like fake invoice |
| 12-Dec-07 | Hudson article: Spanish-language version of “Understanding Vehicle Financing” for consumers | Spanish language | |
| 11-Jul-07 | HOW TO OVERCOME THE LANGUAGE BARRIER, PART 2: Reminder of federal requirements under the FTC Used Car Rule for spanish transactions) | Spanish language | Used Car Rule |
| 4-Jul-07 | HOW TO OVERCOME THE LANGUAGE BARRIER AND USE IT TO YOUR ADVANTAGE | Spanish language | Hall & Evans article |
| 24-Nov-09 | REMINDER - State Mandatory Furlough Day this Friday | State | |
| 6-Oct-09 | Reminder: State Mandatory Furlough Day This Friday | State | |
| 16-Sep-09 | Auto Industry Division Closed for State Mandatory Furlough Days | State | |
| 8-Jul-09 | New Daily Fee on Car Rentals: Applies to Warranty Work | State | |
| 24-Jun-09 | Notary Requirement Changes Effective July 1, 2009 | State | |
| 24-Jun-09 | New Daily Fee on Car Rentals Effective July 1, 2009 | State | |
| 24-Sep-08 | UNCLAIMED PROPERTY REPORTING REMINDER DUE NOVEMBER 1ST | State | |
| 10-Sep-08 | DAMAGE DISCLOSURE REMINDER | State | |
| 7-Nov-07 | WASTE TIRE RECYCLING FEE RATE CHANGE (Nov. 1, 2007) | State | |
| 3-Jan-07 | A NUMBER OF REGULATORY AND LEGAL CHANGES THAT AFFECT DEALERS WENT INTO AFFECT January 1, 2007. | State | |
| 7-Nov-07 | UNCLAIMED PROPERTY REPORTING REMINDER (Reports due Nov. 1st) | State | |
| 22-Dec-09 | Colorado Department of Labor Annouces Minimum Wage Drop for 2010 | State | |
| 20-May-09 | Auto Industry Division Annouces Significant License Fee Increase | State - AID/MVDB | |
| 29-Apr-09 | Increasing Late Fees Apply to Motor Vehicle Registrations as of June 1, 2009 | State - AID/MVDB | |
| 1-Apr-09 | Off-Premise Permits Must Be Available For Inspection at the Auto Show | State - AID/MVDB | |
| 18-Mar-09 | Denver Auto Show - Off Site Premise Permits Required | State - AID/MVDB | |
| 11-Mar-09 | Denver Auto Show - Off Site Premise Permits Required | State - AID/MVDB | |
| 28-Jan-09 | Auto Industry Division Salesperson License Application Form Alert | State - AID/MVDB | |
| 14-Jan-09 | Auto industry Wheels newsletter - Dec. 2008 issue | State - AID/MVDB | |
| 10-Dec-08 | Off-Site Premise Permits Likely to be Subject of Rulemaking | State - AID/MVDB | |
| 5-Nov-08 | COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE | State - AID/MVDB | |
| 24-Sep-08 | AUTO INDUSTRY DIVISION WHEELS NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER ISSUE AVAILABLE | State - AID/MVDB | |
| 20-Aug-08 | AUTO INDUSTRY DIVISION - COMPLIANCE INSPECTIONS / UPDATED COMPLIANCE CHECKLIST | State - AID/MVDB | |
| 9-Jul-08 | AUTO INDUSTRY DIVISION WHEELS NEWSLETTER: NEW ISSUE AVAILABLE | State - AID/MVDB | Announcement of renewed inspection effort for all dealerships; link to inspection form: DR2129 |
| 25-Jun-08 | REMINDER: LICENSING/PERMIT FEE INCREASES EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2008 | State - AID/MVDB | |
| 28-May-08 | LICENSING/PERMIT FEE INCREASES EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2008 | State - AID/MVDB | |
| 28-May-08 | REMINDER-LATEST SALESPERSON LICENSE APPLICATION FORM DATED 8/3/2007 | State - AID/MVDB | DR2115 |
| 21-May-08 | LICENSING/PERMIT FEE INCREASES EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2008 | State - AID/MVDB | |
| 27-Feb-08 | IMPORTANT REMINDER: NEW DISCLOSURE REQUIRED ON ALL SALES AS OF MARCH 1 | State - AID/MVDB | DR2434, Revision date: 11/19/07 |
| 19-Dec-07 | MVDB - Final Disclosure Form-- Effective March 1st. | State - AID/MVDB | |
| 21-Nov-07 | Reminder: MOTOR VEHICLE SALES CONTRACT DISCLOSURE CHANGE EFFECTIVE JAN. 1 *later postponed* | State - AID/MVDB | |
| 16-May-07 | MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER BOARD (MVDB) UPDATE | State - AID/MVDB | |
| 22-Aug-07 | MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER BOARD - RULEMAKING IS UNDERWAY | State - AID/MVDB | |
| 26-Sep-07 | REMINDER: DEALERSHIP SHOULD NOT RE-SELL A TRADE-IN UNTIL THE SALE IS FINALIZED | State - DTPA | CRS 6-1-708 |
| 15-Aug-07 | REMINDER: 10-DAY NOTICE REQUIREMENT IF FINANCING CANNOT BE OBTAINED | State - DTPA | CRS 12-6-118(3)(v) |
| 11-Feb-09 | Clarification on Full Use Plates for Loaner and Courtesy Vehicles | State - Plates | Link to June 27th, 2007 article: "commercial exception" to full-use plates on loaners and courtesy cars |
| 4-Feb-09 | Reminder of Full Use and Demo Plate Restrictions | State - Plates | Reminder - links to various prior articles |
| 22-Aug-07 | DEPOT AND TRANSPORTER PLATES: PROPOSED RULEMAKING HEARING ANNOUNCED | State - Plates | |
| 27-Jun-07 | DEALER FULL USE PLATES - LOANER AND COURTESY VEHICLES | State - Plates | |
| 20-Jun-07 | REMINDERS ON APPROPRIATE USES OF DEALER FULL USE AND DEMO PLATES | State - Plates | |
| 28-Feb-07 | DEALER OBLIGATIONS FOR MISSING FULL-USE OR DEMO PLATES --- RECENT DEALER QUESTION ABOUT WHAT TO DO IF DEALER OR DEMO PLATES ARE MISSING | State - Plates | |
| 26-Sep-07 | NEW WEB LINKS ADDED TO OPEN ROAD (AID & Titles/Registration) | State - Resources | |
| 20-Oct-09 | Vendor Fee Elimination - Has Been Extended To Special Districts RTD/CD/FD Taxes | State - Taxes | |
| 26-Aug-09 | Sales/Use Tax Database Accuracy and Accessibility Survey - We Need Your Assistance | State - Taxes | |
| 19-Aug-09 | Sales/Use Tax New Hold Harmless Law Now in Effect | State - Taxes | |
| 24-Jun-09 | Sales/Use Tax Rate/Collection changes effective July 1, 2009 | State - Taxes | |
| 25-Mar-09 | City of Lousiville - Mistake on USE Tax! | State - Taxes | |
| 18-Mar-09 | Reduction in State/Sales Use Tax Vendor Fee Applies Immediately | State - Taxes | |
| 31-Dec-08 | REMINDERS: SALES/USE TAX & MINIMUN WAGE CHANGES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2009 | State - Taxes | |
| 17-Dec-08 | JANUARY 1ST, 2009 SALES AND USE TAX CHANGES | State - Taxes | Note that two cities will become self-collecting and no longer be state-collected: Centennial and Tinmath |
| 13-Aug-08 | REMINDER OF ALTERNATIVE FUEL STATE INCOME TAX CREDITS | State - Taxes | |
| 2-Apr-08 | GROUP1 TAX LOCATER DATABASE GUIDANCE | State - Taxes | |
| 26-Mar-08 | USE A STATE-CERTIFIED TAX DATABASE FOR SALES TAX INFORMATION AND RETAIN PROOF | State - Taxes | |
| 9-Jan-08 | Tax lookup by address: recap of available options | State - Taxes | |
| 14-Nov-07 | Reminder: Dealer Sales Tax Collection Audits & let us know about Audit experiences | State - Taxes | |
| 18-Jul-07 | JULY Tax AND FEE change information | State - Taxes | |
| 7-Mar-07 | DEALER Q&A: COLORADO LAW PROHIBITS DEALERS FROM OFFERING TO PAY CONSUMER TAXES | State - Taxes | CRS 39-26-108 |
| 24-Jan-07 | ALTERNATIVE FUEL TAX CREDIT FORMS FOR CONSUMERS | State - Taxes | |
| 3-Jan-07 | Sales Tax Rate Changes Effective January 1, 2007 | State - Taxes | |
| 2-Jul-08 | COLORADO CONSUMER CREDIT CODE: DEALERSHIPS MAY NEED TO REGISTER WITH THE STATE | State - UCCC | |
| 26-Jan-10 | REMINDER: 10-DAY NOTICE REQUIREMENT IF FINANCING CANNOT BE OBTAINED | State-AID/MVDB | |
| 17-Nov-09 | State Statute on Window Tinting | State-AID/MVDB | |
| 19-Jan-10 | Sales/USE Tax Rate Colleciton Changes Effective Jan. 1, 2010 | State-Taxes | |
| 8-Dec-09 | Third Party Tax Jurisdiction Database: Proxix Solutions Terminating Services | State-Taxes | |
| 16-Sep-09 | More Clarifications on Rental Car Daily Fee ("Tax") | State-Taxes | |
| 9-Sep-09 | Reminder: Daily Fee ("tax") on Rental Cars Applies to Warranty Work | State-Taxes | Links to June 24th issue & FYI General 19, "Motor Vehicle Daily Rental Fee" |
| 17-Jun-09 | Vendor Fee Eliminated as of July 1, 2009 | State-Taxes | |
| 10-Jun-09 | Dealership Q&A: Sales/Use Tax on Transportation Charges | State-Taxes | |
| 27-May-09 | Vendor Fee Eliminated as of July 1, 2009 | State-Taxes | |
| 8-Apr-09 | Unclaimed Property - Audits Have Been Reported by Dealerships | State-Taxes | |
| 19-Jan-10 | Reminder: Uniform Consumer Credit Code Notification Filing and Fees Due January 31, 2010 | State-UCCC | |
| 5-Jan-10 | Uniform Consumer Credit Code-Notification Filing And Fees Mandatory For Dealers As Of January 1, 2010 | State-UCCC | |
| 29-Dec-09 | Uniform Consumer Credit Code-Notification Filing And Fees Mandatory For Dealers As Of January 1, 2010 | State-UCCC | |
| 4-Feb-09 | Reminder from Auto Industry Division Regarding Sunday Sales | Sunday sales | December 2008 Wheels article - |
| 26-Mar-08 | REMINDER: SUNDAY SALES ARE PROHIBITED AT THE DENVER INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW | Sunday sales | |
| 19-Mar-08 | REMINDER: SUNDAY SALES ARE PROHIBITED AT THE DENVER INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW | Sunday sales | |
| 12-Mar-08 | REMINDER: SUNDAY SALES ARE PROHIBITED AT THE DENVER INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW | Sunday sales | |
| 8-Dec-09 | Title Processing Update: Out of State Title Processing Change | Titles & Registration | |
| 23-Sep-09 | Title Processing Updates / Reminders: Lien Filing and Lien Release Changes and Revised DR 2395 as of Oct. 1, 2009 | Titles & Registration | HB09-1089 |
| 8-Jul-09 | Colorado Department of Revenue Titles and Registration Forms Changes | Titles & Registration | |
| 13-May-09 | Title and Registration: Form Requirement Reminders and Changes From the State | Titles & Registration | |
| 5-Nov-08 | DEALERSHIP STATE ID-CHECKING REQUIREMENTS: Secure & Verifiable ID (SVID) reminder; only need from one purchaser | Titles & Registration | Oct. 2008 Memo; Also note that different types of ID are accepted for the required proof for licensed salespersons |
| 2-Jul-08 | TITLE PROCESSING REMINDERS: July 1st Sales Tax Changes and DR 2395 Title Application / VIN Verification--Revised Form (11/30/07) | Titles & Registration | |
| 25-Jun-08 | TITLE PROCESSING: JULY SALES TAX CHANGES | Titles & Registration | |
| 18-Jun-08 | TITLE PROCESSING NEWS/UPDATES | Titles & Registration | |
| 16-Apr-08 | TITLE PROCESSING REVISED DR 2394 - STATEMENT OF FACT | Titles & Registration | DR 2394 |
| 2-Apr-08 | TITLE PROCESSING REMINDER: APRIL 3 IS THE CUTOFF DATE FOR REVISED DR 2395 | Titles & Registration | DR 2395 |
| 26-Mar-08 | REVISED MEMO ISSUED REGARDING VEHICLES DONATED TO A COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY | Titles & Registration | DR 0025 |
| 5-Mar-08 | VEHICLES ABANDONED AT REPAIR SHOPS - REVISED FORM/PROCESS | Titles & Registration | changes to the Abandoned Vehicle title application process; DR2542 |
| 6-Feb-08 | TITLE PROCESSING: ODOMETER DISCLOSURES WHEN TRADE-IN HAS KILOMETERS | Titles & Registration | |
| 30-Jan-08 | TITLE PROCESSING: UPDATED DR2395 - APPLICATION FOR TITLE /VIN VERIFICATION FORM | Titles & Registration | DR 2395 |
| 16-Jan-08 | Title processing: Douglas County motor Vehicle dealer/lienholder workshop | Titles & Registration | |
| 9-Jan-08 | Title Processing: January Sales Tax Changes | Titles & Registration | |
| 21-Nov-07 | El Paso County Announces reduced Hours | Titles & Registration | |
| 19-Sep-07 | TITLE & REGISTRATION: VEHICLES DONATED TO A COLLEGE FROM A DEALER | Titles & Registration | |
| 29-Aug-07 | DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE LETTER REGARDING MOTOR VEHICLE PURCHASES TO BE REGISTERED OUT-OF-STATE | Titles & Registration | Affidavit form |
| 29-Aug-07 | TEMPORARY PERMIT FEE INCREASES SEPT. 1 | Titles & Registration | |
| 8-Aug-07 | TITLE PROCESSING: SECURE AND VERIFIABLE ID CHANGES FOR C-CORPS | Titles & Registration | SVID |
| 8-Aug-07 | TITLE PROCESSING: PROPOSED RULEMAKING HEARING - TITLE INFORMATION REQUESTS | Titles & Registration | SVID |
| 30-May-07 | SECURE AND VERIFIABLE ID: NOT REQUIRED ON GOVERNMENT VEHICLES | Titles & Registration | SVID |
| 23-May-07 | SECURE AND VERIFIABLE ID REQUIREMENTS: WHEELS ARTICLE | Titles & Registration | SVID |
| 21-Feb-07 | RECENT DEALER QUESTION ON TITLING AND SALES TAX OF MANUFACTURER-PROVIDED RENTAL CARS | Titles & Registration | |
| 3-Jan-07 | Dec. 18, 2007 Memo - Dept. of Revenue Titles Section: Changes to the Express Mail process | Titles & Registration | |
| 23-Jul-08 | COLORADO WORKERS COMPENSATION LAW: REQUIRES DESIGNATION OF TWO PROVIDERS AND WRITTEN NOTICE TO WORKERS | Workers compensation | Provided by Pinnacol Assurance |
| 9-Jan-08 | Changes in Colorado Workers' Compensation Law and Procedure: Employee Choice Between Two PhysicianS | Workers compensation | |
| 6-Sep-07 | WORKERS COMPENSATION: THE IMPORTANCE OF A SAFETY COMMITTEE | Workers compensation | |
| 29-Aug-07 | CADA WORKERS COMPENSATION PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS MUST ATTEND ONE SAFETY SEMINAR PER YEAR | Workers compensation | |
