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Understanding Third Party Accountability

Who’s responsible for an accident or injury when a third party pays for a rental with a credit card? Three cases with different results are examined.

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Writing the Severance Agreement

The EEOC is actively challenging severance agreements that contain retaliatory language. Know the rules to stay out of legal trouble.

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Graves Amendment Under Attack

The legislation that eliminated vicarious liability of owners of rented or leased vehicles has held up in most decisions. However, its constitutionality is being challenged in cases in New York and Florida.

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Miami Operator Unwittingly Infringes on Copyright

Miami Rent a Car is hit with a lawsuit after its Web designer picks up material from MetroGuide.com. The suit is settled quickly but not without consequences.

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Protecting Your Trade Secrets from the Competition

In 1999, Enterprise won a court decision that provides a glimpse into how car rental companies can prevent ex-employees from disclosing confidential data.

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Car Rental: First Quarter Analysis and Outlook

A stronger-than-expected used car market is tempered by competitive pricing in the first quarter. But will the trend continue?

What is Holding Back the Electric Vehicle Revolution?

The movers and shakers in the electric vehicle market offer a candid glimpse into the immediate future of electric vehicles. (With photos!)

What’s Next for a Hertz Deal for Dollar Thrifty?

With Hertz’s announcement of a potential buyer for Advantage, how will a Dollar Thrifty deal go down, when, and for how much?

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