Pub. 10 2023 Issue 3

Background In 1993, CalEPA created the Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) which is a local agency certified by CalEPA to implement and enforce six state hazardous waste and hazardous materials regulatory management programs. CUPA inspectors enforce hazardous waste, storage tank and emergency preparedness regulations, amongst others. In our observation, the enforcement level varies from county […]

California became the first U.S. state to enact a comprehensive consumer privacy law when it introduced the California Consumer Privacy Act in 2018 (CCPA), which California voters amended by passing the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020 (CPRA). The CPRA created the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA), a state government agency vested with administrative authority

Elon Musk recently commented that he couldn’t see his closest competitor in the EV market with a telescope. Those are admittedly bold words, and that kind of posturing is typical as the jockeying within the EV market heats up. But many dealers selling OEM brands think Mr. Musk doesn’t need a telescope; he needs a

Ideally, vendors and businesses work together as partners. Having a genuine relationship and being able to problem-solve together is an advantage no matter what. The auto business is not exempt. Dealerships have done well during the last couple of years. But there’s a downside to good times: dealerships sometimes develop bad habits because it becomes

Federal immigration officials just made critical changes to modernize the I-9 employment verification process. The new Form I-9 was made available for employers to use beginning August 1, and all employers must use the new form by November 1. Here are best practices for compliance, given the new rules soon in effect. DHS Makes Changes

Although your parts and service departments are fixed operations, there are ways to increase traffic and, ultimately, your net profit. The first and most obvious one is keeping expenses down. That could be worth a separate article, but assuming you’ve already done that, the next step is to increase net profit by focusing on creating

Starting in 2024, the wage cap for California State Disability Insurance (SDI) payroll deductions will be eliminated. Eliminating the wage cap will result in higher taxes and payroll deductions for individuals earning greater than $153,164 (the 2023 wage cap) per year. Background Starting in January 2024, as part of California Senate Bill 951 (SB 951),

Auto shows connect automakers with consumers, which translates into sales. Auto shows have always provided a great opportunity for car buyers and enthusiasts to see, touch and test drive the latest new automobiles. After the past few years, with the pandemic moving most of the car buying experience online, consumers are ready to experience the

Dear members, I am pleased to announce that the Los Angeles Auto Show is just around the corner! Running from November 17-26, this event is a must-attend for all car enthusiasts and industry professionals. As a member of GLANCDA, you have the opportunity to receive 25 complimentary any-day tickets to the show. This is a