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The Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee, today, advanced legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Kevin J. Rooney to address growing privacy concerns related to vehicles that collect data including GPS locations, phone records, passwords, and other sensitive information, putting consumers at risk for potential identify theft. Asm. Rooney's bill (A4723)...

The FTC recently took enforcement action against GoodRx, resulting in a $1.5 million civil penalty settlement for failing to report its unauthorized disclosure of consumer health data to Facebook, Google, and other companies. For businesses that regularly share customer information with third parties or seek customer information to drive...

Dealerships required to electronically file 2022 employee workplace injury and illness records with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration must do so by March 2, 2023. Dealerships required to post and electronically file Form 300A (or state equivalent) include: Commercial truck dealerships with 20 to 249 employees working at a single "establishment" (defined...

The Internal Revenue Service has revised how it classifies vehicles potentially eligible for a Section 30D Clean Vehicle Credit. As a result, more new battery electric (BEV), plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV), and fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) models/trim levels are now considered “SUVs, vans, and pick-ups” for purposes of...

Motor vehicle renewal notices will soon be sent directly to lessees in the State of New Jersey, rather than the leasing companies. In addition, lessees will be able to renew their registrations in-person or online, without a Power of Attorney from the leasing companies.  The change is slated to...

The Treasury Department recently announced it will not finish establishing the rules that govern where electric vehicle (EV) battery minerals and parts have to be sourced until sometime in March 2023. The Inflation Reduction Act, passed earlier this year requires EVs to be assembled in North America and the battery...