Legal & Legislative

Some dealers may not view their franchisors as suppliers, but they are if programs are offered, not mandated.

For years we have emphasized the importance of a company policy for supplier contracts. There are many suppliers of many goods and services.

Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not authorize the President to impose tariffs.

Dealers learned from the horse’s mouth that advertising, as they had known it, has officially changed.

Understanding and maintaining adequate insurance coverage is not merely the best practice; it is a critical component of sound management and compliance.

Dealers constantly face the challenge of managing and training employees to work steadily and uniformly to reach the dealership’s goals. Employees may resist mandated training, but ignoring the need for such consistent efforts, especially on compliance, can be costly.

In the age of AI, consumers have looked to the internet to make certain claims against dealers. So there has become an uptick in questions around whether certain aftermarket products void vehicle warranties.

Occasionally, we discuss dealership myths — things that “everyone knows”, even though they may not be true. Here are some you should consider.