FTC Holder Rule & Attorney Fees
Where a state statute provides for attorney’s fees, does the FTC Holder Rule limit the amount? On May 26, 2022, the Supreme Court of California, in Pulliam v. HNL Automotive […]
Where a state statute provides for attorney’s fees, does the FTC Holder Rule limit the amount? On May 26, 2022, the Supreme Court of California, in Pulliam v. HNL Automotive […]
On January 1, 2023, new rules will go into effect concerning guaranteed asset protection waivers (“GAP”) in California. On September 13, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB-2311 into law which […]
The ever-changing position with respect to holder liability continues to evolve in California. In 2019, Cal. Civ. Code § 1459.5 became law. The purpose of enacting Section 1459.5 was to […]
COVID-19 INDUSTRY GUIDANCE: Automobile Dealerships and Rentals With COVID-19 cases on the rise, Governor Newsom has recently ordered new California closures for non-essential businesses. The State Public Health Officer has […]
On July 12, 2019, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Cal. Civ. Code § 1459.5. The purpose of enacting Section 1459.5 was to legislatively overturn Lafferty v. Wells Fargo Bank, […]
Due to the unusual circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic (“COVID-19”), many industries are faced with unprecedented challenges – including the automobile sales industry. Fortunately, the California Department of Motor Vehicles […]
In support of California’s clean-air goals, the California Air Resources Board (“CARB”) has announced a new policy that blocks registration of certain vehicles. Dealers must know which vehicles are subject […]
On July 12, 2019, Governor Gavin Newsome signed a bill which enacted Cal. Civ. Code § 1459.5. The purpose of enacting Section 1459.5 was to legislatively overturn Lafferty v. Wells […]
As has become a truth in California with respect to auto dealers, no good deed goes unpunished. Many consumer attorneys have taken issue with dealers providing goodwill and/or warranty work […]
In order to operate as a dealer in California, the California Department of Motor Vehicles (“DMV”) requires dealers to provide a $50,000 dealer bond to protect purchasers, sellers, financing agencies, […]