Governor DeSantis’ New “Safer At Home” Order Clarified
Florida Dealers, there is some positive news to report during these trying times. Yesterday, Governor DeSantis amended Executive Order 20-91 to make clear that it supersedes all in
SBA PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM
Phase Three of Congress’ COVID legislation includes several important tools that dealerships may be eligible for, including the SBA Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”). The P
Governor DeSantis has issued New “Safer At Home” Order
As you have likely now heard, Governor DeSantis has issued a new statewide “Safer At Home” Order that mandates closure of non-essential businesses and limits citizens activitie
A MESSAGE TO OUR COLLEAGUES AND CLIENTS
Bass Sox Mercer is open for business and will continue to provide each of our clients with superior legal service. However, as the rapid spread of the COVID-19 virus continues, we
LEGAL UPDATE ON COVID-19 ISSUES IMPACTING DEALERSHIPS
In our effort to keep BSM dealer clients and industry friends informed during the ever-changing legal landscape resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, we provide the following updat
Thinking About Passing Along Your New Vehicle Franchise to a Family Member Upon Retirement? … It May Not be Quite so Easy
Most dealers assume that when it comes time to retire from the dealer owner-operator position you will be able to designate a family member as your replacement. Increasingly, the m
California Consumer Privacy Act – A Game Changer for All Dealers Effective January 1, 2020
The California Consumer Privacy Act, effective Jan. 1, 2020, gives California consumers the right to take more ownership of their data. Among other requirements, the new law requir
The Importance of Responding to Manufacturer Performance Letters
Almost all OEMs send periodic letters to their franchisees summarizing dealerships’ past sales and customer satisfaction performance. Depending on the manufacturer, these letters
GM Dealer Alert – Option C Warranty Reimbursement Program Re-Enrollment
On November 1, 2019, General Motors sent a Memorandum to dealers who are in their third year of the Option C Warranty Reimbursement Program. Attached to the Memorandum is a form al