Charapp & Weiss

06/09/2026

We're headed to Washington!
Partner Barrett Charapp Beaty will be joining policymakers, dealer principals, state association executives, and representatives from NADA at the CBT News Auto Leadership Summit: Fair Pricing & Compliance later this month.
With everything happening right now around FTC advertising rules and dealer compliance, this is exactly the right conversation at exactly the right time.

📍 Salamander Washington DC
🗓️ June 16, 2026

Learn more & secure your seat: https://www.cbtnews.com/auto-leadership-summit

06/05/2026

5 things dealers get wrong when a franchisor audit comes back unfavorable:

1. Accepting the result without reviewing it line by line
2. Waiting until the audit is over to start pushing back
3. Missing the internal appeal deadline and forfeiting their rights
4. Failing to document compliance attempts vehicle by vehicle
5. Assuming a legal challenge isn't worth pursuing

Questions about a current or upcoming audit? https://ow.ly/R3G050Z7all

05/29/2026

Federal advertising law trumps state law on this one. If your ads still show MSRP as the headline price without your processing fee baked in, it's time to update.

✅ All fees included (except government fees)
✅ Available to every customer
✅ Processing fees are IN, no matter what your state says

Questions about how to restructure your ads? That's exactly what we help dealers with.

05/25/2026

Today we honor the fallen and remember the true meaning of service and sacrifice. We are forever grateful for those who gave everything for our country.

05/20/2026

🚨 The FTC confirmed it: auto dealer advertising has officially changed.

On April 17, 2026, the FTC joined NADA on a webinar addressing 97 dealerships that received warning letters. The message was clear, the old way of advertising vehicles is no longer acceptable.
Are your ads compliant?

05/10/2026

Mom always had a way of spotting things before anyone else.
Turns out…she was right about a lot more than we realized.

💐 Happy Mother’s Day to the ones who taught us to pay attention to the details.

05/01/2026

Have we worked together? Tell us how we did. Your review not only supports our team, but also helps others feel confident choosing the right legal representation.
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04/29/2026

Good advertising starts behind the scenes.

Having a simple checklist for things like pricing, disclosures, and consistency can save your team from bigger issues later on.

Taking a few extra minutes to review an ad before it goes live is a small step that can make a big difference.

04/21/2026

A good ad doesn’t just get clicks, it holds up.

Clear pricing, real disclosures, and consistency across every platform matters.

When your ads are clean and transparent, you’re not just checking a box, you’re protecting your dealership and your reputation.

04/13/2026

Listen to our own Barrett Beaty discussing car law on Daily Dealer Live!

Today's show features: - Kelly Van Blommestein, Dealer Principal / Managing Director at Werribee and Western Auto Group - Adam Crowell, Chief Legal & Strategy Offic…