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Recent News & Updates

FTC Letters – MADA Updates Advertising Standards Effective May 25

Last week, MADA issued important updates to its Advertising Standards and Three Strikes Policy following recent guidance from the FTC regarding dealer advertising practices. On April 17, NADA hosted an FTC webinar in which senior FTC staff stated that, under Section 5...

MPCA Delays PFAS Reporting Requirement Until September 15

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 by the...

Sales Manager Accused of Swindling Minnesota Dealership Out of $84,000

On March 24, 2026, prosecutors charged Jason Robert Schaalma, 50, of Bemidji, with two felony counts of theft by swindle under Minn. Stat. § 609.52.2(a)(4). Authorities allege Schaalma manipulated dealership inventory records to hide unauthorized vehicle transactions....