Update on Dismissal of STAR Class Action
POSTED January 11, 2013

Update on Dismissal of STAR Class Action

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At this time, the efforts to stop the STAR Program, via a class action lawsuit, will be redirected towards other potentially viable alternatives.ย  Please read the following for an explanation as well as some details of our efforts of the past ten months.

Bureau of Automotive Repair STAR Denial and Appeal
POSTED December 18, 2012

Bureau of Automotive Repair STAR Denial and Appeal

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A recent rash of star denial letters have been delivered to shops over the last few weeks. These letters contain important information regarding the process for appealing the Denial of STAR Certification.

STAR Litigation Update
POSTED December 18, 2012

STAR Litigation Update

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Update on the class action STAR Litigation.

New Law Affecting Tire Installers and Repair
POSTED May 15, 2012

New Law Affecting Tire Installers and Repair

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AB 2065: An act to amend Section 9880.1 of the Business and Professions Code,ย  relating to professions and vocations.

Starting an LLC and the BAR STAR Program
POSTED April 24, 2012

Starting an LLC and the BAR STAR Program

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We have seen a dramatic increase in the number of citations issued by the BAR. Due to the structure of the STAR Program regarding directed vehicles; the fact that a citation will forbid stations from participating in STAR for one year and…

Interim Suspension Order Hearings – ISO
POSTED March 5, 2012

Interim Suspension Order Hearings – ISO

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We blogged in 2012 about an “epidemic” of sorts running throughout the licensing process dealing with Bureau of Automotive Repair Licensing. Well, here it is Spring, 2016, and – guess what – we are hearing reports of this problem, again. We’ve updated our blog on the topic…