BSM is Pleased to Announce Attorney Greg May has Been Named a BSM Partner
Effective January 1, 2022, Gregory May has been named a Partner at Bass Sox Mercer law firm. Greg first joined the Firm in October, 2018, after working for other law firms as a bus
Dealership Add Points and Relocations Continue
BSM attorneys continue to field calls from dealers asking about OEM plans to add and/or relocate dealerships. Despite the current vehicle production limitations, some OEMs continue
Transactions Update
By: Logan Parker Bass Sox Mercer closed 70 transactions in 2021, a new record high for the firm. Our previous record high was 56 closings in 2018. The closings took place in Ala
In Memory of Stuart A. Rosenthal
Bass Sox Mercer is sad to announce that our friend and Of Counsel Attorney, Stuart Rosenthal, passed away recently due to complications from an injury. We first met Stuart in his r
GMC Sierra Reservation Program the Latest Effort by OEMs to Interface Directly with the Retail Customer
Up until now, the OEMs have used the sale of electric vehicles as an excuse to bypass franchised motor vehicle dealers by allowing customers to order those vehicles directly from t
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,