Many auto dealerships think that their legal issues are so unique that no attorney has experience with it. However, Burkhalter, Kessler, Clement, & George, LLP, is here to represent auto dealers throughout our state. We have that specialized experience auto...
Auto Dealership Law
Dealerships have to comply with state, federal regulations
One of the most difficult aspects of owning a large dealership, or network of dealerships, in Orange County or elsewhere is having to follow all the laws and regulations that cover motor vehicle sales. Auto dealers have to follow a number of federal and California...
What are my rights as a car buyer?
California is known as a state that stands up for consumer rights, and when it comes to buying a vehicle, the state provides you with an assurance that any deal will be fair. The State of California Department of Motor Vehicles explains you have specific rights...
What are some examples of auto dealer fraud?
When the time comes to replace your old vehicle, there are many factors to consider, including whether your dealer engages in legal and fair business practices. Fraud can and does occur, as The Sacramento Bee recently reported regarding the case of a...
How can I avoid scams when buying a car?
Buying a car in California is a big decision. You want to rest assured that the vehicle you are paying for is worth the price and that the price you are being charged is not needlessly inflated. Unfortunately, there are numerous car buying scams you must be on the...
What is the used car rule?
When buying a used car in California, you probably take great care to ensure the seller is being honest and that you check out the car enough to see if it has any problems. When you buy a used car from a dealership, it is actually responsible under the law to do...
Auto manufacturers look for ways to sidestep dealerships
In many retail sales arenas, product manufacturers are seeking to lower costs and appeal to consumers by offering products directly to individuals. Auto manufacturers are no exception, but as Consumer Affairs reports, California has franchise laws that protect auto...
California Law Significantly Expands’ Employer’s Obligation to Provide Employees with Sexual Harassment Training
For more than a decade prior to 2019, California law only obligated relatively large employers with fifty or more employees to provide sexual harassment training to just supervisory level employees. Beginning this year, California law dramatically expanded these...
Don’t Press Your Luck With Press Releases Regarding Pending Company Lawsuits
Because Southern California companies have enough to worry about what with employment lawsuits, traffic, and the ever-present possibility of a light sprinkle, it is crucial to avoid any mistakes that could expose your company to liability in the dissemination of a...
Constructing a Solid Defense:
Gets Full Defense Award in $2 Million Claim By Contractor Against Long Time Client Never walk off the job. That was the message that resonated through the tens of thousands of documents, months of...