OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE NEW HAMPSHIRE AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION

Pub. 6 2024 Issue 5

Fraud in the Parts Department

Is Your Dealership Protected?

Recently, our Auto Dealership Services Team shared an article that centered on a parts and service director charged with defrauding their auto dealership employer. This employee’s scheme involved ordering and receiving expensive manufacturer parts outside of the dealership’s dealer management system (DMS), selling

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Is Your Dealership Protected?

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The Most Important Tool in Our Workers’ Comp. Toolbox: Managed Care

What is Managed Care?
In 1991, the New Hampshire Legislature passed a Managed Care pilot program as part of a Workers’ Compensation reform bill. Managed Care was successfully utilized in other states to help control workers’ compensation costs by using nurse case managers or injury management facilitators (IMFs) to assist the injured worker with accessing the most appropriate and specialized medical treatment available within a network of providers immediately after an injury occurs.

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Driving for Automotive Education

The Drive for a Tech Golf Tournament was nothing short of extraordinary! The day was filled with impressive displays of golfing talent, hearty laughter and a strong sense of camaraderie. Most importantly, it was a day where our members and partners came together to champion a cause that’s deeply important to us all: advancing New Hampshire’s automotive workforce through the scholarships provided by the NH Automotive Education Foundation.

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NADA Updates: CARS Rule Showdown

Key Insights from the Fifth Circuit Oral Arguments and What Dealers Need to Prepare for Now

On Oct. 9, 2024, a three-judge panel of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans heard oral arguments regarding the Petition for Review filed by the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) and the Texas Automobile Dealers Association (TADA) challenging the FTC CARS Rule (a.k.a. The Vehicle Shopping Rule). The case is National Automobile Dealers Association & Texas Automobile Dealers Association v. FTC, No. 24-60013, 5th Cir. (Jan. 5, 2024).

NADA Updates: CARS Rule Showdown

Key Insights from the Fifth Circuit Oral Arguments and What Dealers Need to Prepare for Now

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NADA Updates: Federal Judge Blocks FTC’s Non-Compete Clause Ban

On Aug. 20, 2024, a federal judge upheld a challenge to the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Non-Complete Clause Rule (Rule), blocking it nationwide. It was originally scheduled to go into effect on Sept. 4. The Rule, which faced numerous court challenges, aimed to invalidate most non-compete clauses in the United States, subjecting violators to fines, penalties and injunctive relief. The court’s decision blocks the Rule nationwide, and businesses do not need to take steps to comply with the rule.

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A Message From the Chair: Highlighting NHADA’s Largest Event: The Annual Convention

For years, members and partners have gathered at the annual convention to network with industry peers, exchange business ideas and enjoy some quality time with their families. Many attendees have even forged lifelong friendships at this event!

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A Message From the President: New NH Law Changes Temp Plate Process for MA Residents

RDMV 938 Form No Longer Required

The legislative and regulatory landscape involves both defense and offense from NHADA. For years, we have defended against legislation aiming to weaken the vehicle safety inspection program. Recently, we went on the offense to change a law for the betterment of the industry. On Aug. 2, 2024, HB 1243 was signed to law by Gov. Sununu, effectively changing the way New Hampshire dealers sell vehicles to Massachusetts residents for the better.

A Message From the President: New NH Law Changes Temp Plate Process for MA Residents

RDMV 938 Form No Longer Required

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