Jun 15, 2026 | Legislation
The filing period for state and federal candidates seeking election closed on June 2. While we now know the universe of candidates, many races will require a primary election in August to determine who will appear on the November ballot. The most notable primary...
Apr 24, 2026 | Compliance, Legislation
The MPCA has announced that they are delaying the PFAS reporting due date to September 15, 2026. While it is positive that MPCA is finally acknowledging the challenges using their PRISM reporting system, this delay doesn’t resolve the primary issue being faced...
Mar 26, 2026 | Compliance, Legislation
Following our prior alert, the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) met with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on March 24 to clarify the agency’s expectations for advertised vehicle pricing. The FTC provided a definitive statement regarding the treatment...
Mar 18, 2026 | Compliance, Legislation
Minnesota dealers should note a recent Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warning letter campaign that targets how vehicle prices are advertised. While the letters do not create new law, they clearly signal enforcement priorities and raise important questions about how...
Mar 18, 2026 | Compliance, Legislation
Two East Coast Volkswagen dealers have filed a class action lawsuit against Volkswagen Group of America (VWoA) over its planned direct-to-consumer sales model for Scout-branded vehicles. The case was filed on March 3, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern...
Feb 25, 2026 | Compliance, Legislation
IRS Issues FAQs on the New Deduction for “Qualified Overtime Compensation” — What Dealerships Need to Know The “Big Beautiful Bill Act” created a new above-the-line federal income tax deduction for certain overtime compensation, often referred to as the “No Tax on...
