Dealers Seek Summary Judgment in Challenge to Scout Direct Sales Model in Florida
BSM is representing twenty-eight (28) Florida Volkswagen and Audi dealers challenging Scout’s plans to sell vehicle directly to Florida consumers. Florida law prohibits a com
Dealers Prevail in OEM Attempt to Delay Time Guide Litigation
BSM is representing ten (10) New York Volkswagen and Audi dealers in a challenge to Volkswagen of America’s refusal to properly reimburse dealers for warranty labor time. N
Sony-Honda Afeela Vehicle Sales Challenged in California
On August 19, 2025 the California New Car Dealers Association (“CNCDA”) filed a lawsuit against Sony Honda Mobility, (“SHM”) a joint venture between Sony and Honda, challen
Who’s Minding the Store – Liability Settlements by Insurance Carriers and Their Impact on Dealers
By Denise Branch Dealers spend millions of dollars each year on liability insurance. In exchange for steep premiums, dealers trust their liability carriers to represent their
Mercedes-Benz Implements Wide-Scale Changes to Dealer Territory
By Richard Sox & Andrew Thomas Mercedes-Benz USA recently informed dealers that it would be changing their Car and Light Truck Area of Influence (AOI) and Commercial Vehicle Pr
Does Anyone Work Here? – 1099 vs. W2 Employees
By Denise W. Branch In an effort to keep employment costs down, many dealers have increased their use of independent contractors, or 1099 workers. These workers are not emplo
OEM Data Sharing Agreements: What Dealers Need to Know
By Richard Sox & Andrew Thomas At this point it is safe to say OEM data sharing agreements are here to stay. While these types of agreements have been around for over a decade,