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Responding to Audit Notices

Written by admin on October 9, 2019. Posted in 2019, Franchise News, Uncategorized.

I wrote about manufacturer audit activity earlier this year, because there appeared to be an uptick in activity levels and there can be serious consequences depending on the findings of the audit. That activity has continued, and I will address some of the same considerations when an audit notice...

Allocation: It’s More Than “Turn and Earn”

Written by admin on October 9, 2019. Posted in 2019, Franchise News.

One of the frequent issues BSM attorneys provide advice on and litigate over is the allocation and distribution of vehicles. A generally accepted principle in the automotive industry is “you can’t sell what you don’t have.” With rare exception (e.g., a customer that is willing to wait for...

Best Practices to Minimize and Win Lawsuits by Former Employees

Written by admin on October 9, 2019. Posted in 2019, Compliance.

Lawsuits brought by former employees have become an all too common fact of doing business these days. However, by having human resource employees and supervising managers implement and follow a few best practices, you can ensure that these inevitable claims do not constantly become major issues for...

Preparing Your Vehicle Inventory for a Closing

Written by admin on October 9, 2019. Posted in 2019, Transaction Update.

One of the most difficult tasks you will encounter when selling a dealership is completing your vehicle inventory and preparing those vehicles for the closing. Here are some helpful tips to get you through a closing: Reorganize the Inventory: Some dealerships already have well-organized inventories,...

Author: admin

Responding to Audit Notices

Allocation: It’s More Than “Turn and Earn”

Best Practices to Minimize and Win Lawsuits by Former Employees

Preparing Your Vehicle Inventory for a Closing

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Dealership Add Point Cases End Successfully

BSM Hires New Senior Counsel

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