by Ejola Cook | May 2, 2026 | State Laws
Who doesn’t love the great state of Montana, especially when it comes to their tax laws. Well for one California’s Attorney General. As a cautionary tale to those in Florida, the states are getting fed up with losing tax money and they are starting to crack down....
by Marissa Kaliman | Apr 2, 2026 | Dealer Compliance, Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices
Do you ever wonder why there is a notice at the end of vehicle purchase agreements that outlines what customers must do prior to bringing a Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (FDUTPA) claim against a dealer? The notice is there to help dealers and...
by Ejola Cook | Sep 1, 2025 | Lemon Law, RV Dealers
Lately I have heard more consumers and lawyers threatening lemon law actions, but do they apply to RV’s? The answer is that it depends. So, lets break it down, in Florida Chapter 681 which is the “Motor Vehicle Warranty Enforcement Act” governs what is commonly known...
by Ejola Cook | Mar 3, 2025 | Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices
A favorite cause of action for consumer attorneys is to claim violations of Florida’s Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act. Part of the reason the attorneys love this statute is that a Dealer does not even have to break a law to be held liable. It also allows...
by Ejola Cook | Nov 1, 2024 | Dealer Compliance, Powers of Attorney
When it comes to vehicle sales, power of attorney is a little more complex than just getting permission to act on someone’s behalf. There are only a few scenarios in which a dealer is permitted to use power of attorney, and each has its respective forms from DMS. So...
by Ejola Cook | Sep 1, 2024 | Dealer Compliance, Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices
Before we get started, I’m going to be honest, this one is pretty confusing. There is only a fine line to separate a Surcharge and a Convenience Fee and often they mistakenly get used interchangeably. To add to the confusion, in recent years the Florida Statute has...
