BSM Events
Bass Sox Mercer participates in conferences, seminars, and roundtables on priority legal matters and related Auto Dealership industry topics. These events bring together executives, policy makers, industry experts, and academic thought leaders to share their perspectives on key issues. As well, Dan Myers our founder along with our attorneys and related associates are sought out as recognized authorities and routinely speak at conferences and industry events. A representative from our firm will be present at the following events.
June 17-20, 2012 - NCADA Annual Meeting and Convention
Attorney Shawn Mercer will be a featured speaker and will present "Top 10 Legal Challenges Confronting Today's Dealers" at the North Carolina Automobile Dealers Association Meeting in Amelia Island, Florida.
June 17, 2012 - NCADA Board of Directors Meeting
Attorney Shawn Mercer will serve as legal counsel to the Board of Directors of the North Carolina Automobile Dealers Association at their meeting in Ameila Island, Florida.
May 17-18, 2012 Auto Team America Spring Meeting
Attorney Richard Sox will provide Auto Team accountants an update on various state motor vehicle franchise law protections amended in 2012 as well as various manufacturer initiatives currently impacting dealers at this ATA Spring meeting in Key West, Florida. Attorney Shawn Mercer will also be a featured speaker and will present on "Dealer 'Top 10' F&I Legal Pitfalls."
May 17, 2012 -
Florida Automobile Dealers Association - Legal Tactics for Dealers
Attorney Richard Sox will present at this seminar being offered to its members by FADA in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, addressing a number of current topics including compliance issues, advertising concerns, franchise matters and 2012/2013 legislative issues.
May 16, 2012 -
Florida Automobile Dealers Association - Legal Tactics for Dealers
Attorney Richard Sox will present at this seminar being offered to its members by FADA in Miami, Florida, addressing a number of current topics including compliance issues, advertising concerns, franchise matters and 2012/2013 legislative issues.
May 10, 2012 - Connecticut Automotive Retailers Association
Attorney Sox will present a seminar to CARA members on Motor Vehicle Franchise Facility Issues and Strategies.
April 30, 2012 - May 4, 2012 – National Association of Dealer Counsel
Attorney Mercer will serve on a panel discussion entitled "The FTC Roundtables - What Happened and What's Next" at the annual meeting in Scotsdale, Arizona. Attorney Sox will also be in attendance and participating in dicussions with industry counsel on various motor vehicle dealer issues.
April 25, 2012 -
Florida Automobile Dealers Association - Legal Tactics for Dealers
Attorney Richard Sox will present at this seminar being offered to its members by FADA in Jacksonville, Florida, addressing a number of current topics including compliance issues, advertising concerns, franchise matters and 2012/2013 legislative issues.
April 24, 2012 - NCADA's Multi-Franchise Dealers Meeting
North Carolina Automobile Dealers Association will conduct their Multi-Franchise Dealers Meeting in Greensboro, NC. Attorney Shawn Mercer will be a featured speaker and will present on "Legal Challenges for Dealers in the Years Ahead."
April 24, 2012 - Florida Automobile Dealers Association - Legal Tactics for Dealers
Attorney Richard Sox will present at this seminar being offered to its members by FADA in Orlando, Florida, addressing a number of current topics including compliance issues, advertising concerns, franchise matters and 2012/2013 legislative issues.
February 9-12, 2012 - North Carolina Inernational Auto Expo
Attorney Shawn Mercer, who is a Board Member, will attend the Expo.
February 2-5, 2012 - National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Annual Convention & Expo
Attorney Sox will attend this year's NADA Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mr. Sox will work the Dealer Communications booth to meet with dealers who read his monthly dealer law column in Dealer Magazine and will attend various functions of the Massachusetts Automobile Dealer Association (MADA), Connecticut Automotive Retailers Association ( CARA) and the Colorado Automobile Dealers Association (CADA).
January 17-18, 2012 - Dealer Days at the Florida Capitol
Attorney Richard Sox to join Florida dealers in meetings with various Florida legislators in support of motor vehicle dealer issues at the Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida.
December 5, 2011– Wake County New Vehicle Dealer Association
Attorney Shawn Mercer, who is a Board member of the WCNVDA, will attend the Board of Directors meeting.
November 29, 2011 - North Carolina Automobile Dealers Association
Attorney Shawn Mercer will be a featured speaker addressing warranty reimbursement at the NCADA Executive Forum held in Greensboro, NC.
November 15, 2011 - AICPA Telephone Seminar
Attorney Sox to present webinar covering a number of manufacturer initiatives, state motor vehicle franchise law protections and federal consumer laws impacting motor vehicle dealers to AICPA members.
November 14-18, 2011 - Colorado Automobile Dealers Association
Attorney Robert Byerts will present a Regulatory Update to CADA memebers in several locations throughout Colorado starting in Denver.
November 9, 2011 -Winston-Salem, NC
Attorney Shawn Mercer will speak at the Winston-Salem Town Hall meeting.
November 5 - 8, 2011 - National Alliance of Auto Dealer Advisors
Attorney Robert Byerts will provide a legal update to the members in attendance at the NAADA Fall Meeting in New Orleans, LA
November 3, 2011– Wilmington, NC
Attorney Shawn Mercer will speak at the Wilmington Town Hall meeting.
October 20, 2011 - American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
Attorney Sox scheduled as Keynote Speaker covering a number of manufacturer initiatives, state motor vehicle franchise law protections and federal consumer laws impacting motor vehicle dealers at the AICPA Auto Dealership Conference in Orlando, Florida.
October 17-18, 2011 – National Auto Dealers Association
Attorney Shawn Mercer will attend the Automotive Trade Association Executives (ATAE) Legal Conference in Chicago, Illinois.
October 13, 2011 - National Association of Motor Vehicle Boards and Commissions Fall Workshop
Attorney Sox will present an update to NAMVBC members on various state motor vehicle franchise law protections amended in 2010 & 2011 at their Fall Workshop in Reno, Nevada.
October 12, 2011 – Fayetteville, NC
Attorney Shawn Mercer will speak at the Fayetteville Town Hall meeting.
October 9-10, 2011 – National Association of Dealer Counsel
Attorney Shawn Mercer will be a featured speaker at the NADC Fall Conference in Chicago, Illinois.
October 5, 2011 – Raleigh, NC
Attorney Mercer will speak at the Town Hall meeting in Raleigh, North Carolina.
September 23, 2011 - Auto Team America Meeting
Attorney Richard Sox to provide Auto Team accountants an update on the various state motor vehicle franchise law protections amended in 2011 as well as various manufacturer initiatives currenlty impacting dealers at their meeting in Portland, Maine.
September 22, 2011- Wake County New Vehicle Dealer Association
Attorney Mercer will be a speaker at the WCNVDA meeting in Raleigh, North Carolina.
September 14-15, 2011 - Florida Automobile Dealers Association
Attorney Sox to review adverse court decisions related to consumer arbitration clause and spot delivery and making recommendations at the FADA Board Meeting in Tampa, Florida.
August 2-3, 2011 - Federal Trade Commission Roundtable
Attorney Shawn Mercer will testify as an expert on behalf of the automotive industry at the Federal Trade Commission Roundtable in San Antonio, Texas.
June 22, 2011 - Idaho Automobile Dealers Association Annual Meeting
Attorney Richard Sox will be Keynote speaker for the IADA Annual Meeting in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, presenting a review and discussion of the practical application of new Idaho motor vehicle franchise law protections.
June 9, 2011 - Wake County New Vehicle Dealer Association
Attorney Mercer is scheduled to speak a the WCNVDA meeting in Raleigh, North Carolina.
June 5-7, 2011 - North Carolina Automobile Dealers Association
Attorney Mercer will be a featured speaker at the NCADA Annual Convention in Homestead, Virginia.
May 12, 2011 - Auto Team America presentation
Attorney Sox will present a summary of manufacturer programs impacting motor vehicle dealers to Auto Team accountants in St. Louis, Missouri.
April 26, 2011 - North Carolina Automobile Dealers Association
Attorney Mercer to speak at the NCADA Legislative Summit in Greensboro, North Carolina.
April 6, 2011 - Flight of Honor
Attorney Shawn Mercer will be a Gaurdian on Flight of Honor to Washington, DC as part of escort of 100 WWII Veterans.
April 3-5, 2011 - National Association of Dealer Counsel
Attorney Mercer to speak at the NADC Annual Meeting in Chicago, Illinois.
March 28, 2011 - Colorado Legislative Committee Hearing
Attorney Sox to provide testimony, on behalf of the Colorado Automobile Dealers Association, to the Colorado Legislative Committee considering changes to motor vehicle franchise law protections.
March 17, 2011 - Florida Automobile Dealers Association Capitol Day/Meet & Greet
Attorney Richard Sox to join Florida dealers in meetings with various Florida legislators in support of motor vehicle dealer issues.
February 28, 2011 - North Carolina Automobile Dealers Association
Attorney Mercer taking part in the NCADA Legislative Committee Meeting.
February 10-13, 2011 - North Carolina International Auto Show
Attorney Shawn Mercer (Member Board of Directors) to take part in the North Carolina International Auto Show.
February 6, 2011 - BSM Superbowl Party
BSM hosting a Superbowl Party at the National Automotive Dealer Association Convention in San Francisco, California.
January 18, 2011 - Florida Automobile Dealers Association Drive-In Tampa
Attorney Richard Sox will present an update on Florida motor vehicle franchise laws and current industry issues to Florida automobile dealers.
January 13, 2011 - Florida Automobile Dealers Association Drive-In Tallahassee
Attorney Richard Sox will present an update on Florida motor vehicle franchise laws and current industry issues to Florida automobile dealers.