Tag: Auto Dealer

April 11, 2013

LEGAL ALERT: Court Rules Against Dealer In Deferred Down Payment Case

California’s Automobile Sales Finance Act requires in relevant part that dealers disclose deferred down-payments on the line identified in the standard-form retail installment sales contract.  A customer will often
July 10, 2012

LEGAL ALERT: California Consumers Can Recover Attorney Fees Against Dealer Bond

A recent Court of Appeal case could make it more difficult both for California auto dealers to obtain their dealer bonds, as well as collect on the bonds against
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September 6, 2011

LEGAL ALERT: Backdating Controversy Continues

The controversy over “backdating” of automobile sales contracts continues in California, despite a Court of Appeal decision last year that ruled against a new car dealer for engaging in
May 25, 2011

LEGAL ALERT: Dealer Wins Key Overtime Case

The California Court of Appeal has sided with CarMax in a key decision involving the “sales commission” exemption to California’s overtime law.   In Areso v. Carmax, Inc.,  the Court held that a