“Car Buyer’s Bill of Rights” Becomes Law Effective July 1, 2006 - (Summer '05)

The so-called “Car Buyer’s Bill of Rights” was enacted this summer, effective July 1, 2006.  The bill started out with what some industry advocates said were draconian measures, but ended up being significantly amended.  Among the key provisions of the new law are requirements for a “contract cancellation provision,” limitations on the use of the phrase “certified” in the sale of used vehicles, and limitations on the amount of finance reserve a dealer can make.  (see more)

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                                Miles Reflects On Tough First Year On School Board - (Summer '05) 

 As many of you know, I was elected to the San Juan Unified School Board last December.  The San Juan Unified School District is about the 11th largest in the state, with about 45,000 students and over 48 schools.  The school district serves suburban Sacramento County, including parts of Sacramento county and communities like Arden Arcade, Carmichael, Citrus Heights, and Orangevale. 

 I knew the District had challenges when I decided to run for the Board.  It didn’t disappoint.  (see more)

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 Around The Firm...Brady McLeod - (Summer '05)

Brady McLeod is completing his fourth year as an associate attorney with The Miles Law Firm.  “This past year has been busy and I have had the opportunity to practice in and become acquainted with different areas of the law,” noted Mr. McLeod.  “For example, I am currently representing four pilots who were recently indicted on federal criminal charges on allegations they falsified their medical applications.”   (see more)

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Miles Wins Important Appeal Involving Good-Faith Standard Required of Auto Dealers - (Winter '05)

The Miles Law Firm just won a significant commercial law case before the Fifth District Court of Appeals involving the good-faith standard required of auto dealers in certain types of commercial law cases.

In Brashers Cascade Auto Auction vs. Pacific Title Service, et. al., the Appellate Court held that a used car dealer who purchased 32 vehicles from a wholesaler without obtaining the titles had to show adherence to commercial reasonableness to be considered a buyer in the ordinary course of business, reversing the trial court judge. (see more)

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NTSB Sets New Criteria in FAA Revocation Cases - (Winter '05)

The National Transportation Safety Board ("NTSB") recently rejected the FAA’s finding of an Emergency Revocation, issuing important new guidelines in the process.

In FAA vs. Fahning, Larry Miles persuaded the NTSB in an emergency Petition to overrule the FAA’s issuance of an immediate Emergency Revocation ("ER") of Mr. Fahning’s pilots and mechanics licenses. The Petition is just the third time that an airman has persuaded the NTSB to overrule the FAA on the issuance of an ER.  (see more)

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Congratulations To Our Auto Dealership Buy-Sell Clients - (Winter '05)

The Miles Law Firm congratulates several of its clients on the successful purchase and sale of their automobile dealerships this year. Among some of our transactions that successfully closed in the last year and which are a matter of public record, the Firm represented Mr. Cal Worthington in acquiring a Mercedes dealership in Anchorage, Alaska; represented Mr. Perry Falk in his acquisition of Perry Ford National City; represented Mr. Donald Zumwalt in the sale of Santa Rosa Dodge to the Lithia Corporation; and represented Mr. Ron Smith in the sale of the Manteca Auto Plaza.  (see more)