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On January 1, 2026, Minnesota employers must begin following expanded break requirements for all employees. Current law only requires employers to provide “sufficient time to eat a meal” every eight hours and “adequate time from work” to use the nearest restroom every four hours.
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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...
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...
Direct Sales Update: Sony Honda Mobility Cancels Afeela Program; Scout Motors Loses Key Motion in California and Delays Vehicle Launch Plans
Sony Honda Mobility Cancels Afeela EVs and Restructures Joint Venture Honda Motor Co. and Sony Corp. have canceled the Afeela EV program for North America and are restructuring their joint venture, Sony Honda Mobility. The companies discontinued development of the...
FTC Clarifies Enforcement Priorities on Dealer Advertising & Confirms Doc Fee Inclusion Requirement
On April 17, the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) hosted a webinar with senior staff from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to clarify enforcement expectations following the agency’s March 13 warning letters to 97 dealerships nationwide. Although the...
Follow-Up Legal Alert: FTC Clarifies Treatment of Document Fees in Vehicle Advertising
On April 17, NADA hosted a webinar with senior staff from the FTC to clarify enforcement expectations following the agency's March 13 warning letters to 97 dealerships nationwide.
FTC Issues Warning Letters to 97 Dealership Groups
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...
