Some dealers may not view their franchisors as suppliers, but they are if programs are offered, not mandated.
Legal & Legislative
Barrie: Refresh Your Memory – How much do you know?
For years we have emphasized the importance of a company policy for supplier contracts. There are many suppliers of many goods and services.
Barrie: IEEPA Tariffs Struck Down by SCOTUS: What Auto Dealers Need to Know
Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not authorize the President to impose tariffs.
Spot Deliveries
Dealers learned from the horse’s mouth that advertising, as they had known it, has officially changed.
Challenging a Franchisor Audit
Dealers learned from the horse’s mouth that advertising, as they had known it, has officially changed.
Barrie: From the Horse’s Mouth
Dealers learned from the horse’s mouth that advertising, as they had known it, has officially changed.
Barrie: Insurance Coverages: Do You Have Proper Coverage for Everyday Issues?
Understanding and maintaining adequate insurance coverage is not merely the best practice; it is a critical component of sound management and compliance.
Barrie: An Open Letter to Manufacturers
As you are aware, in March 2026, the FTC issued a warning to every dealer in the nation that the price advertised must include all fees but for government fees. On September 15,
2026, the FTC confirmed that not only the dealers are responsible, but the manufacturers.
Barrie: FTC Crackdown on Deceptive Pricing Practices: What this Means for Auto Dealers
September 21, 2026 By Barrie Charapp Beaty Charapp & Weiss, LLP bbeaty@cwattorneys.com On August 19, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the State of Connecticut secured a $4 million
Barrie: What is the Manufacturer Asking You to Sign?
Manufacturers are pushing more “side agreements” on dealers, and many claim those agreements fall outside state franchise law. Barrie explains why they’re wrong and what to check before you sign. Includes a downloadable checklist.