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Tom Hudson Releases Book on Fed Government’s War on Dealers

In his new book, the attorney traces actions over the last five years by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Federal Trade Commission. It addresses the government's war on several fronts, from advertising and discrimination to disclosure requirements and other everyday compliance issues.

by Staff

February 16, 2017

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CARLAW IV - The Federal Government's War on Car Dealers

HANOVER, Md. – Automotive compliance publisher CounselorLibrary.com LLC announced its latest book, Tom Hudson’s “CARLAW® IV The Federal Government’s War on Car Dealers.”

Tracing actions over the last five years by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Federal Trade Commission, the book chronicles the unprecedented federal full-court press on dealers and their sales, financing and leasing activities, according to the firm’s press release.

The book addresses the government’s war on several fronts, from advertising and discrimination to disclosure requirements and other everyday compliance issues.

“CARLAW® IV The Federal Government’s War on Car Dealers” is available for $49.95 (plus shipping and handling) at http://www.counselorlibrary.com/public/products-book-carlaw-war.cfm.

Topics:Hudson Cook LLP dealer participation F&I manager Federal Trade Commission Tom Hudson compliance Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Compliance Auto Finance Dealer Ops Compliance F&I

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