OEMs Continue to Attempt to Avoid Application of Franchise Laws
One of the first strategies OEMs often employ to avoid complying with a state’s franchise law protections is to argue that the laws do not apply to a dealer agreement that was executed prior to the passing of those statutes. This... Read More →
House Bill 977 – Changing Florida’s Vicarious Liability Laws
Historically, the Dangerous Instrumentalities Doctrine has imposed strict liability on the owner of a motor vehicle whenever the owner “voluntarily entrusts that motor vehicle to an individual whose negligent operation causes damage to another.” However, companies that rent or lease... Read More →
California Consumer Privacy Act – A Game Changer for All Dealers Effective January 1, 2020
The California Consumer Privacy Act, effective Jan. 1, 2020, gives California consumers the right to take more ownership of their data. Among other requirements, the new law requires businesses to honor consumer demands to access personal information collected about them;... Read More →
California’s Warranty Reimbursement at Retail Legislation
AB 179, California’s warranty reimbursement at retail legislation, was approved by the Governor on October 12, 2019. The approval of the legislation marks the end of a several year journey in which warranty reimbursement at retail legislation was being considered... Read More →