THE PURPOSE & BENEFITS OF MEDIATION
Mediation, in one form or another, has been around since the dawn of civilization and is widely used for dispute resolution in many cultures. However, mediation was not a part […]
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Neighbor Disputes: Shared Fencing
One of the most common disputes arising among landowners in California is, when a shared fence needs to be repaired or replaced, which neighbor pays? The short answer is that […]
Electronic Signatures in Vehicle Sales
Electronic transactions have vastly simplified the way many industries document deals. Several of my automobile dealership clients have inquired as to whether vehicle transactions can be documented electronically. Currently, the […]
How To Effectively Protect Your Intellectual Property: Trademark, Patent, or Copyright?
Have a symbol? Trademark it. Have an invention? Patent it. Have an idea? Copyright it. Many individuals lump these three property right protections into one category. However, in order to […]
Why it is Important to Document Employment Relationships
Most dealerships in California utilize a commission compensation structure in order to pay their sales staff. Doing so is generally allowed if the dealership complies with the myriad of laws […]
Why A Safety Inspection Is So Important!
A safety inspection for a vehicle that your dealership is going to offer for sale to the public is not just a good idea, it is required by law. A […]
Business Formation: Protecting Your Business and Your Personal Assets
When you are thinking of starting a business, you may have questions about protecting yourself and your assets. You may also have questions as to […]
Court Rules Services Advisors are Exempt
On April 2, 2018, the United States Supreme Court issued its opinion in Encino Motorcars, LLC v. Navarro, et al. No. 16-1362 (“Encino”). In Encino, […]
Battle Of The Forums: Deciding On A Venue For Arbitration
So you have sold a vehicle. You have informed the customer that, per the Retail Installment Sales Contract, any and all disputes they may have […]
When A Vehicle’s History Report Causes A Mileage Discrepancy
Given the prevalence of vehicle history reports such as CarFax and AutoCheck, and consumers’ demand for the same when they purchase used vehicles, an […]