Category: Legal Bulletins

April 26, 2012

Miles Named to Aerospace Museum Board

Firm founder Larry Miles has been named to the Aerospace Museum of California Board of Directors.  Located in McClellan Air Park in Sacramento, the Museum features dozens of historical
January 31, 2012

Miles Presents FAA Master Pilot Award to Cal Worthington

Larry Miles joined the FAA in presenting the prestigious Master Pilot Award to Cal Worthington in a special award ceremony at the McClellan Aerospace Museum on January 29, 2012. 
November 4, 2011

Miles Wins Key Independent Contractor Case

Larry Miles, senior attorney with The Miles Law Firm, recently won an important decision for the California auction industry involving the question of whether auto auctioneers are employees or
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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

LEGAL BULLETIN: Two New Cases Impact Auto Dealers and Lenders

Two recent cases, one by California’s Court of Appeal and the other by the federal 9th Circuit Court of Appeal involving bankruptcy law, will be of interest to car
February 25, 2011

LEGAL BULLETIN: Recent Developments on Issues Impacting California Auto Dealerships

Amidst the worst recession in the last half century, California auto dealerships have suffered a few recent slings and arrows in cases involving regulatory and litigation developments, as well

Miles Named to the Educational Legal Alliance Board of Advisors

Founding attorney Larry Miles has been named to the Board of Advisors of the Educational Legal Alliance. “I’m honored to be named to the Educational Legal Alliance Board of
October 25, 2010

Miles Wins Big Securities FINRA Arbitration

The Miles Law Firm’s Larry Miles won a significant arbitration award of $118,347 in a  case decided in August against a major securities firm on behalf of our client, securing

Miles Law Firm Wins Important Appellate Decision

In Brashers Cascade Auto Auction vs. Valley Auto Sales, et. al.,  119 Cal. App. 4th 1038, 15 Cal. Rptr. 3d 70 (5th dist. 2004),  the Appellate Court held that