New Civil Liberties Alliance’s Post

Volkswagen’s Dieselgate Trial: Accountability Long Overdue The trial of former Volkswagen chief over the Dieselgate scandal, nearly nine years after the scandal erupted, highlights a significant issue in holding corporate leaders accountable. Delayed justice not only impacts the credibility of regulatory processes but also undermines public trust in corporate governance. Swift and effective accountability is crucial in addressing corporate malfeasance and ensuring that such breaches of ethics and law are met with timely repercussions. #CorporateAccountability #Dieselgate #RegulatoryJustice #CorporateGovernance #EthicalLeadership

#automotivedealerships turn to KPA for Complete Compliance solutions and our expert advice. The CARS rule is paused for now, but KPA + ComplyNet will keep you current on future developments and their implications for your business. #marketleader #rvindustry

The FTC has hit the pause button on the CARS Rule. 🛑 Curious about what this means for you? Check out our website to get the scoop on the latest developments and stay informed 👉 https://hubs.ly/Q02hF0M-0 #FTC #CARSRule #KPA #Compliance #SafetySoftware

Important news => Texas becomes the first state to take enforcement action against an automaker for selling consumer data. Here is what the #lawsuit alleges against General Motors: "General Motors deceptively collected scores of data points from consumers about their driving habits, monetized that data by selling it to other commercial actors, and permitted those actors to use the ill-gotten data to make adverse decisions when dealing with those same consumers." Back in June 2024, the Texas Attorney General opened an investigation into several car manufacturers. In its press release, the Attorney General stated: "Recently, consumers have grown extremely concerned that their driving data is being reported to their insurance company without their knowledge or authorization. These reports of the invasive and unmitigated collection and sale of data without consumer consent are disturbing, and they merit a thorough investigation and appropriate enforcement." #Privacy #ConsumerProtection #LegalNews Politico Article: https://lnkd.in/ePArx4VA AG Press Release: https://lnkd.in/ebb2TwJk

News of the FTC’s stay of the CARS Rule broke while we were in DC for the WANADA Public Policy Day. Fortunately, we had Jim Ganther, CEO of Mosaic Compliance Solutions, to help us break it all down. Show Notes with links: https://lnkd.in/eKecsusg The FTC's CARS Rule, aimed at regulating auto dealership practices, hits a roadblock as the U.S. appeals court reviews challenges from major auto dealer associations. FTC postpones CARS Rule enforcement pending 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decision, following petitions from NADA and Texas Automobile Dealers Association. The Rule, initially set for July 30, targets dealership advertising and finance/insurance practices, but faced industry backlash for perceived operational impacts. FTC criticized the challenge as meritless, citing potential consumer harm and industry dishonesty due to delays, but acknowledges the current legal uncertainties. NADA supports legislative efforts to impede the Rule and commits to educating dealers about compliance, despite the postponement. "We’re very pleased with that result,” Paul Metrey, NADA's EVP of public policy, expressed.

In our latest #AheadoftheCurve #AutoSupplier blog, Timothy Smith delivers a preview of the Higuchi case, which presents the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit with the question of whether the term "requirements" is sufficiently definite to create an enforceable requirements contract under the UCC's statute of frauds. Tim sheds light on the case's potential implications for #suppliers + their contractual agreements within the #automotive supply sector. Much like AirBoss, this ruling could cause significant waves, reshaping the landscape of #contract enforcement in the industry.

In our most recent #autosupplier blog, Timothy Smith provides an overview of the Higuchi case. This case raises the issue of whether the term "requirements" is clear enough to establish a binding requirements contract under the statute of frauds in the UCC for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Tim discusses the potential impact of this case on suppliers and their contracts in the automotive supply industry. Check it out in the link below ⬇️.

For those who missed the morning webinar with Andrew Moyad from Shared Assessments, the link will soon follow. As we wrap up this Wedneday, the webinar mentioned the impact of the Motorola Solutions case, the Tesla 🚗 case against a former supplier where they are alleging damages of $1Billion, as well as the Alcoa case. In this particular litigation 💼 (along with so many #tradesecret claims), the plaintiff lacked sufficient evidence to prove their case to the jury and after 8 long years of litigation, lost the case 😢. We call that Lose-Lose-Lose, lose the trade secret, lose the value 💸 associated with it, and lose the legal fees and time associated with this type of risk with litigation. #CoverYourAssets #SecureYourSecrets #IPProtection #TradeSecretInsurance #CyberRisks

🚨 Breaking News 🚨 American Honda Finance Corp has revealed that it received a "civil investigative demand" from the CFPB related to credit reporting information on consumer accounts. This highlights the CFPB's continued scrutiny of the credit reporting and dispute handling practices of large auto lenders and servicers, following recent actions against Toyota Motor Credit and Hyundai Capital America. It's disheartening to see these actions taken against auto lenders and other furnishers when they can be prevented with low-cost and low-IT automated compliance and benchmarking solutions for credit reporting and disputes. If you're interested in learning more, feel free to message me. Read more about the CFPB's probe into Honda Finance Corp: https://lnkd.in/ead4Mnme

Understand how end-of-year auto deals can be a hotbed for fraud. We explore deceptive sales tactics and how to spot them, ensuring your next car purchase is wise. https://bit.ly/3w1bImC #law #lawfirm #HBLaw #fraud