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FTC to Hold Virtual Informal Hearing on Proposed Rule Prohibiting Junk Fees
FTC to Hold Virtual Informal Hearing on Proposed Rule Prohibiting Junk Fees The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it will hold an informal virtual hearing on April 24, 2024 at 10AM E.T. as part of its review of its proposed rule prohibiting “junk fees.” ASA provided comments to the FTC on this proposal in…
Read MoreBipartisan Lawmaker Duo Explains Flaws in R2R Law in Maine
Bipartisan Lawmaker Duo Explains Flaws in R2R Law in Maine The Democratic Chair of the Joint Standing Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business in the Maine House of Representatives and a Republican colleague co-authored an op-ed in the Portland Press Herald. In their piece, Reps. Tiffany Roberts (D-District 149) and Amanda Collamore (R-District…
Read MoreU.S. House Passes Bill that could Limit China’s Access to Drivers’ Sensitive Data
U.S. House Passes Bill that could Limit China’s Access to Drivers’ Sensitive Data The U.S. House unanimously approved H.R. 7520, the Promoting Americans’ Data from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024. This bill would make it illegal for a data broker to sell, lease, rent, trade, transfer, release, disclose, provide access to, or otherwise make available…
Read MoreASA Repair Policy Scan Tool Newsletter: March 19, 2024
ASA Repair Policy Scan Tool Newsletter: March 19, 2024 Click here to read the latest edition of ASA’s Repair Policy Scan Tool newsletter. Categories Auto Repair Automotive Parts Clean Air Watch EPA Featured Information Availability Insurance Issues New Vehicle Technologies Replacement Crash Parts Service Information Small Business Uncategorized Vehicle Inspections Vehicle Safety Archives Archives Select…
Read MoreFTC and DOJ Support Renewing and Adding Exemptions to Copyright Law for Repair Purposes
FTC and DOJ Support Renewing and Adding Exemptions to Copyright Law for Repair Purposes The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) submitted a joint comment to the U.S. Copyright Office in support of renewing and expanding exceptions to copyright law to facilitate the right to repair. An exemption currently exists, for…
Read MoreCalifornia Air Resources Board Announces New Clean Truck Check OBD Requirements
California Air Resources Board Announces New Clean Truck Check OBD Requirements The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has announced that new Clean Truck Check OBD requirements will be instituted sometime in early 2024. When it was launched in 2023, the Clean Truck Check OBD requirement – which applies to diesel and diesel hybrid heavy-duty vehicles…
Read MoreRepair Policy Scan Tool: February 29, 2024
Repair Policy Scan Tool: February 29, 2024 Click here to read the latest edition of ASA’s Repair Policy Scan Tool newsletter. Categories Auto Repair Automotive Parts Clean Air Watch EPA Featured Information Availability Insurance Issues New Vehicle Technologies Replacement Crash Parts Service Information Small Business Uncategorized Vehicle Inspections Vehicle Safety Archives Archives Select Month April…
Read MoreVirginia Legislature Advances Bill that would Increase Insurers’ Obligation to Act in Good Faith
Virginia Legislature Advances Bill that would Increase Insurers’ Obligation to Act in Good Faith The Virginia House of Delegates’ Courts of Justice Committee: Civil Subcommittee advanced SB 256 with 8 votes in favor and none opposed. It passed the full state senate on a 25-15 vote. If enacted into law, SB 256 would obligate auto…
Read MoreRepair Policy Scan Tool: February 12, 2024
Repair Policy Scan Tool: February 12, 2024 Click here to read the latest edition of ASA’s Repair Policy Scan Tool newsletter. Categories Auto Repair Automotive Parts Clean Air Watch EPA Featured Information Availability Insurance Issues New Vehicle Technologies Replacement Crash Parts Service Information Small Business Uncategorized Vehicle Inspections Vehicle Safety Archives Archives Select Month April…
Read MoreU.S. House Passes Bipartisan Tax Bill Supported by ASA
U.S. House Passes Bipartisan Tax Bill Supported by ASA The United States House of Representatives has passed the bipartisan Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 (H.R. 7024). It easily surpassed the two-thirds vote threshold needed to pass under the expedited rules. The bill received 357 votes in favor and 70 opposed.…
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