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NewsFebruary 24, 2010

Bill Proposing Car Rental Tax for Ballpark Advances

The tax, which would fund Chicago Cubs Cactus League park, is opposed by several Cactus League teams and other organizations.

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NewsFebruary 24, 2010

Industry Rallies Against Ariz. Rental Car Tax

The American Car Rental Association President Bob Barton says the proposed fee increase “has zero fiscal impact.”

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NewsFebruary 24, 2010

Hertz Wins U.S. Supreme Court Ruling

The ruling overturns a lower court ruling that held Hertz to a California class action lawsuit in state court as opposed to federal court.

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NewsFebruary 17, 2010

Proposed Rental Car Tax in Mesa Could Harm Local Economy

The National Business Travel Association (NBTA) and the Arizona Business Travel Association (AZBTA) are urging civic leaders in Phoenix, to reject a proposal that would establish a new rental car tax to fund training facility upgrades for the Arizona League Cubs.

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NewsJanuary 27, 2010

Enterprise Sued in Rental Car Deaths Lawsuit

The lawsuit alleges that the rental company supplied a 2006 Ford Expedition that lacked the manufacturer's factory-installed anti-rollover system, which automatically applies the brakes when the vehicle starts to fishtail.

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NewsJanuary 27, 2010

Lawsuit Highlights Responsibilities of Rental Car Supplemental Insurance

Who pays next after primary insurance is exhausted, the driver's supplemental insurance or his personal auto insurance?

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NewsJanuary 27, 2010

Judge Affirms Halcro Settlement; Avis to Appeal

A U.S. District judge affirms the $16 million in damages a jury awarded to Alaskan Avis licensee Robert C. Halcro in a case involving violation of the franchise agreement.

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NewsJanuary 13, 2010

Proposed Rental Car Tax in Milwaukee Could Harm Local Economy

The National Business Travel Association and the Wisconsin Business Travel Association ask officials to reject rental car tax, citing the negative effect on local businesses.

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NewsJanuary 6, 2010

Wisconsin's Car Rental Fee Increase Is in Limbo

The state's Southeastern Regional Transit Authority board has not decided when it should increase a car rental fee to pay for planning and engineering.

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Articlesby Chris BrownJanuary 1, 2010

Jury Awards Avis Licensee $16 Million in Breach of Contract Case

The case of Alaskan Avis licensee Robert C. Halcro versus his franchisor highlights the issues of territorial protections when a car rental competitor is acquired and operated by the same parent.

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