I. Whenever a supplier and dealer part ways, state law may require the supplier to repurchase whole goods, repair parts and specialized tools in the dealer’s inventory. A. This statutory…
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Introduction: It is not every year that we see a landmark distribution and franchise case. This year, one of the most significant decisions by a court is Vazquez v. Jan-Pro…
I. Trying – again – to define “agricultural equipment,” “farm equipment” or “industrial equipment.” A. Davis Equipment Corp. v. Waconia Manufacturing, Inc., No. 4:17-cv-10-JAJ (S.D. Iowa Mar. 5, 2018). Manufacturer…
I. Legislative Trends 2022 A. General Franchise Laws 1. California AB 676 a. As of September 1, 2022, the legislation passed the legislature, was presented to the governor, and is…
I. Warranty Reimbursement Statutory Mandates Overview State motor vehicle dealer laws very closely regulate the structure of warranty repairs performed by authorized dealership, as well as the reimbursement manufacturers or…
I. The Regulated Industries Facing Change A. The Canary in the Coal Mine 1. The automotive industry is home to the most comprehensive set of laws regulating the distribution, sale…
I. Warranty Reimbursement Statutory Mandates A. Overview State motor vehicle dealer laws very closely regulate the structure of warranty repairs performed by authorized dealership, as well as the reimbursement manufacturers…
What is equipment? McCarthy Integrated Sys. v. Evoqua Water Tech., 379 P.3d 263 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2016): The Arizona Court of Appeals determined that the Arizona Equipment Dealers Act includes…
Tesla is implementing a massive effort to change individual dealer and licensing laws across the country. In its turbulent wake is a host of changing state statutes with renewed attention to these laws…
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