Coronavirus Updates

Senate Takes Up Narrow PPP “Fix” That Does Not Address All Business Concerns Late last week, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 7010, which would loosen requirements on hundreds of billions of dollars in small-business loans made through the Small Business...

The House of Representatives, last night, passed H.R. 7010,  which would loosen requirements on hundreds of billions of dollars in small-business loans made through the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The bill enjoyed widespread bi-partisan support, including six members of the New...

The COVID-19 crisis has exacerbated the increasing risks of cyber-attacks for auto dealerships.  During this webinar, held on Thursday, May 28th,  retired Special Agent John Iannarelli and Dr. Suzanne Miller, a Principal at Citrin Cooperman, discussed how the ‘new norm’ in the business world is bringing new cyber risks...

NJ CAR President Jim Appleton Testifies In Front Of Senate Special Committee Assures Legislators That Dealerships Are Prepared To Meet The Challenge & Operate Safely In A Post- Covid 19 World NJ CAR President Jim Appleton spoke remotely at the first meeting of the Senate Fiscal Recovery Strategists...

NJ CAR recently received member inquiries regarding employees’ use of face coverings and gloves in dealer showrooms and service departments. This bulletin serves to provide NJ CAR’s interpretation of those requirements. By way of background, on March 21, 2020, at the outset of the COVID-19 crisis, Governor Murphy issued Executive Order...

The COVID-19 pandemic has devastated the U.S. economy for nearly two months and the situation has been particularly bad here in New Jersey. In an effort to mitigate the spread of the virus, Governor Phil Murphy issued a series of executive orders in mid-March, closing down businesses deemed nonessential. Dealership service...