Dealership Add-Point Activity Ramps Up
BSM has most recently been retained to represent two existing dealerships in the protest of proposed new General Motors’ dealerships in Texas. Like most states, Texas law provi
New York VW and Audi Dealer Warranty Labor Time Case Going to Final Hearing
In December of 2026, BSM will be representing a number of New York VW and Audi dealers at the final hearing of their claim that Volkswagen of America and Audi of America have viola
BSM Hired To Litigate Against Scout in Washington
After being asked to represent dealers and dealer associations in Colorado and Florida to prevent Scout from violating the law in those states, the Washington State Automobile Deal
Manufacturer Facility Image Programs
By Jason T. Allen Image is everything. That was the catchy slogan from a Canon advertising campaign over thirty years ago, which made its way into our vocabulary and is still use
Positive Developments in TCPA Litigation for Dealers (Especially Florida Dealers)
By Micah A. Andrews Experienced motor vehicle dealers have likely been exposed to the headache that comes with consideration of their business’ compliance related to the ever-evo
Four Million Reasons to Review Your Advertisements
By Denise Branch and Savannah N. Criado Throughout 2026, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) has made clear that it is monitoring, reviewing and penalizing dealerships whose
FTC’s Threats: Some Short-Term and Long-Term Impacts for Dealers
By: Nicholas A. Bader We have all seen countless articles, press releases, and solicitations regarding the ongoing push by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to cause dealers to ad
The Expanding Trend of Third-Party Time Guide Warranty Reimbursement
By: Micah A. Andrews For decades manufacturers have successfully limited their labor warranty reimbursement cost paid to dealers by mandating the use of their own published facto
Surviving the Audit: A Motor Vehicle Dealer’s Guide to Responding to an Audit
By: Savannah N. Criado Most, if not all, OEMs reserve the right to conduct an audit of a dealer’s warranty and/or incentive submissions allegedly to “review compliance” with
Scout Litigation Updates
Scout’s efforts to sell directly have been met with litigation in several states. Currently, there is litigation in Florida, California, Colorado and Virginia. The Florida an