Scout & Honda-Sony Updates
Two legacy related direct sales projects that have been in the news have recently taken very different paths. Scout has continued to push for licensure in states and is also defe
Dealers Support the State in Tesla’s Attempt to Obtain a License in North Dakota
BSM has submitted an Amicus Curiae brief on behalf of the Automobile Dealers Association of North Dakota (ADAND) that supports the State of North Dakota’s denial of a new motor v
Dealers Oppose Lucid’s Attempt to Obtain a License in Pennsylvania
BSM submitted an Amicus Curiae brief on behalf of the Pennsylvania Automotive Association (PAA) in opposition to Lucid’s appeal of a denial for a motor vehicle dealer’s license
Review of 2025 from Bass Sox Mercer’s Transaction Team
Bass Sox Mercer closed 62 transactions in 2025. Those transactions took place in 23 different states, covered 52 linemakes, and involved 80 rooftops. The number of closings exceede
Attorney Lee Lovett Promoted to Senior Counsel
BSM is pleased to announce that Associate Lee Lovett has been promoted to the position of Senior Counsel with the Firm. Lee has been with the Firm for 4 years. In that time, he
Attorney Denise Branch Promoted to Partner
BSM is pleased to announce that Senior Counsel Denise Branch has been promoted to Partner. In her short time with BSM, Denise has been an invaluable part of the Firm and a tremen
Attorney Jeremiah Hawkes Appointed to Judgeship
BSM is pleased to announce that Senior Counsel Jeremiah Hawkes was recently appointed as a Circuit Court Judge in Florida’s 2nd Judicial Circuit. Jeremiah was Senior Counsel wi
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