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The BSM ReportQUARTER 2 – 2019 | NEWSLETTER VOL.46
BSM NEWS BRIEFS
2019 2nd Q, Vol 46 – NewsbriefsAnother Victory Against Challenges to OEM Direct SalesIn an interesting twist to the prior challenges brought by Tesla Motors to state motor vehicle franchise law prohibitions or limitations on retail sales by a manufacturer…
BSM Files Numerous Protests Opposing Toyota and LexusToyota Motor Sales, its regional distributors and the Lexus Motor Division recently gave notice to dealers across the United States.
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BSM Looks To Break Previous Year’s Record of Buy-SellsThe Bass Sox Mercer Transaction Group has become accustomed to breaking records. Last year, closing a record 56 transactions involving 75 dealership rooftops…
COMPLIANCE
Some Gag Clauses and Confidentiality Clauses Violate Federal LawThe Consumer Review Fairness Act, a federal law passed in 2016 (“CRFA“), prohibits a business from restricting certain kinds of speech.
Emerging Issue: Dealer Website Compliance with the ADAThe internet has radically changed the way consumers shop for vehicles and make initial contact with motor vehicle dealerships.
TRANSACTIONS
6 Ways to Better Position your Real Estate for SaleThe sale of a vehicle dealership involves two basic transactions wrapped into one, the sale of assets (goodwill, vehicles, parts, supplies and fixed assets) and the sale or lease of real estate.
Common Environmental Issues in Auto Dealership TransactionsOlder auto dealership properties seem to regularly trigger poor reports from environmental assessment companies, thus triggering Phase II investigations, and, in some cases costly remediation.