Ford EV LitigationÂ
By: Jeremiah M. Hawkes Since the announcement of the Ford Model e program, many dealers have raised concerns regarding the feasibility and legality of the program. Thes
Let’s Talk About Warranty Reimbursement
By Andrew G. Thomas Vehicle manufacturers are required to reimburse dealers for parts and labor used in warranty repairs. In fact, most state franchise laws have provisions r
E-Commerce and OEM Strategic PartnershipsÂ
By Savannah Criado At the beginning of November, Hyundai announced a partnership with Amazon to create an online marketplace. The platform will allegedly pull information of avai
What Dealers Need To Know About Manufacturer Data Sharing Agreements
By Andrew G. Thomas Over the past few years, many state legislatures have been keenly focused on implementing and improving consumer data privacy laws both in general and in
Documentation Matters: Employee v. DealershipsÂ
By: Maya Hendry In the business of selling new vehicles and equipment, there is nothing worse than a disgruntled customer . . . except for a disgruntled employee. While
2023 Transactions at Bass Sox Mercer
By: Logan Parker Bass Sox Mercer closed 63 transactions in 2023. Those transactions took place in 19 different states, covered 46 linemakes, and involved 73 rooftops. The clo
BSM’s Transaction Team Continues on a Torrid Pace
Our transaction team continues to handle a record number of buy-sell transaction. In 2021, BSM closed an all-time record 70 transactions involving 99 rooftops. Many of these transa
Dealer Protections: Choice of Vendors
By: Andrew G. Thomas, Esq. Dealerships contract with vendors for many aspects of their business, ranging from facility renovations to the use of various digital systems that dealer
2023 Legislation Highlights
By: Jeremiah M. Hawkes Many states have completed their legislative sessions and there are a number of bills passed that affect automobile dealers. It has been a busy year for auto
The Future of Mobile Service is Here
By: Danielle Roth For years now Tesla has provided “Tesla Rangers” to perform at-home or at-work portable service for certain Tesla vehicle repairs. The Tesla Rangers typically