The major automobile manufacturers are active at levels not seen since the days of linemake discontinuances and dealership terminations during the General Motors and Chrysler bankruptcy proceedings. It seems almost weekly that the lawyers at BSM are

In spite of family dynamic issues, ABC Auto, a second generation multi franchise dealership group was “successful.” Dad, our original client from 35 years ago, was quite the dynamo. He had been a very successful domestic dealer in a prosperous co

On April 7, 2015, the United States Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court’s dismissal of the Alliance of Manufacturers’ complaint arguing that certain Connecticut motor vehicle franchise laws were unconstitutional under the Uni

A lot of people lose sleep over a great divide where two or more people have chosen sides. It happens wherever there are people. It could be among friends, enemies, a family or families, clients, or business partners. Usually it is a disagreement ove

Earlier this month, on February 3, 2015, Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) issued a new marketing compliance program labeled the Ad Standards Compliance Program. The Program contains many of the requirements we see in typical advertising rules i

In 1988, Jack was thrust into the leadership position of the family business his father started in the late 1950’s. At the time Jack took over the family business there was only one dealership and approximately 65 employees. Over the years, the bus

Picture this, a sixty-plus year-old dealer who has been in business for over twenty years. Possibly inherited the dealerships from his/her own family and has tirelessly worked to grow and build the business. The kids are in their late 20’s and have

7 reasons your employees are ‘just not that into you’, from ragan.com. People want to contribute to the success of their organization, but too often systemic roadblocks daunt those good intentions. Are you frustrated with employees who se

Reflecting back on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years you may be thinking you’ve have had all the family you can handle. No doubt, these are wonderful family holidays but within the realm of the family business it is very easy to get “over