I. Dealer Terminations: Manufacturers Must Plan Carefully and Build Their Best Case Before Taking Action
A. You must know and understand the rules to minimize liability and increase likelihood of a successful outcome.
B. Generally speaking, the practical considerations and “rules” are the same from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.
C. However, the substantive legal rules can and do vary significantly. These variances can and do appear by:
1. State;
2. Industry; or
3. Relationship type (e.g., sales representative, dealer/distributor, or franchisee).