Coming to the United States to pursue the “American Dream” is the goal of many people all around the world. Unfortunately, even a minor criminal conviction can pose obstacles to […]
In June of 2015, on behalf of one of our dealers, our firm secured an order, by the United States District Court for the Central District of California, dismissing a […]
Yesterday the United States Supreme Court issued its opinion in Henson, et al. v. Santander Consumer USA Inc. (2017) 16-349. In Henson, the Court resolved an issue as to the […]
The California Supreme Court has again taken up the issue of an individual consumer’s ability to obtain remedies for similarly situated third parties. This change in the law may have […]
Many of our clients have inquired as to how a licensed vehicle dealer or finance company in California should act with respect to a customer who has a financed vehicle […]
Advertising online is one of a dealer’s most valuable tools. It allows them to connect with their customers instantly. In an era where comparison-shopping can be done on a widespread […]
In California, it is not unusual for dealerships to find customers who speak little or no English. According to the 2010 Census, for California residents age 5 and older, 42.98% […]
Whether your dealership provides a warranty for the vehicles it sells may be a decision based on business practices or it may be required by law. When a warranty is […]
A new tactic by consumer attorneys, which has gained momentum over the past few years, is filing suit against dealerships who do not refund estimated vehicle license fees where a […]
One of the issues that repeatedly plagues dealers is that of the deferred downpayment. Many consumers require the use of a deferred downpayment in order to complete their purchases. However, […]