Allocation Lessons
By Jason T. Allen Issues surrounding the allocation of new vehicles have existed in some shape or form for as long as manufacturers have allocated vehicles. Those issues were
2024 Transaction Update
Bass Sox Mercer closed 60 transactions in 2024. Those transactions took place in 23 different states, covered 57 linemakes, and involved 74 rooftops. The closed transactions involv
Prohibiting Unauthorized Charges: Subaru’s Technical Service Content
By: Savannah N. Criado On October 28, 2024 Subaru announced a “service technical content charge.” Subaru explained that the charge will appear on the parts statement of its fra
Second Delivery Programs – A Useful Tool for Dealers or Manufacturers’ Quiet Encroachment
By: Denise Branch Manufacturers are using the increased technology on new vehicle models as the rationale for creating second delivery programs. While some of these programs allow
Falling Down on the Job – Reducing Costs Associated with Injured Workers
By: Denise Branch Injured workers can not only create scheduling and coverage headaches, they can create costly worker’s compensation and litigation claims against the dealership
Bass Sox Mercer Adopts Local Families for Christmas
BSM adopted a local family and two elderly persons for Christmas this year. The employees of BSM generously provided gifts and much needed items to the family, their children
Nick Bader Becomes a Firm Shareholder
BSM is pleased to announce that Firm partner, Nick Bader, will become an equity shareholder in the Firm effective January 1, 2025. Nick has practiced law for 16 years, beginning
Micah Andrews Appointed a Non-Equity Partner
BSM is pleased to announce that Attorney Micah Andrews has been appointed a partner in the Firm. Micah has practiced law for 9 years. Prior to joining BSM in 2018, Mica
Franchise Trends – What’s Old is New Again
By Jason T. Allen The years that followed the COVID pandemic were undoubtedly very different for dealers than the years that preceded it. That was true not only on the retail
Florida’s Attorney General is Claiming Violations of Laws Regarding Dealer Advertising
By Micah A. Andrews Experienced dealers are aware of the pitfalls that can result from a failure to monitor advertising and pricing disclosures to ensure compliance with applicable