BSM Successfully Challenges OEM Denials of Warranty Reimbursement Rate Increases
Over the past several months, BSM lawyers have successfully resolved warranty reimbursement rate disputes with BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Nissan. After following the procedures se
BSM Partner, Mark Ornstein, Tapped to be Vice President/General Counsel of Jenkins Automotive Group
The BSM team wishes attorney Mark Ornstein all the best in his new role as Vice President and General Counsel of Jenkins Automotive Group, one of the largest privately-held automot
Dealers Should Be Wary of Aggressive Claims Relating to Employee Retention Tax Credits
By: Andrew G. Thomas Every prudent business entity has been meticulously following and researching the various government programs providing benefits as a result of this pandemic.
Vehicle Allocation Continues to Rile Dealers
The lack of sufficient production of new vehicles has continued to plague dealers across the country. Although the relative lack of supply has increased dealership new vehicle
Hyundai Dealers Push-Back on IONIQ Participation Agreement
BSM has been contacted by a number of Hyundai dealers across the country who are questioning the appropriateness of the IONIQ EV Participation Agreement. Like electric vehicle
Know your FLSA Overtime Exemptions
By: W. Kirby Bissell As you are undoubtedly aware, automotive dealers have many employees that qualify for exemptions from overtime compensation otherwise required by federal law,
Volvo Announces Intent to Sell Direct to Customers
Under the guise of providing convenience to customers, Volvo has recently announced that it intends to offer retail customers the option of purchasing vehicles directly from Volvo
Active Legislative Year for Dealer Associations
BSM is assisting dealer associations representing nine (9) states with franchise law issues during their 2021 Legislative sessions. In some of those states the non-franchised
Advertising Can Skew Expectations
By Nicholas A. Bader Telling you that advertising drives sales is stating the obvious. But, why then is the comparative advertising of the various line-makes not taken into c