California New Motor Vehicle Board enforces waiver, dismissing add point protest on pre-hearing motion *

USA - July 30 2012
In a recent decision, the California New Motor Vehicle Board (Board) held a dealer's waiver of its right to protest a proposed add point under Vehicle Code section 3062 is enforceable.

Federal court finds Iowa add point statute has no effect in Illinois *

USA - January 18 2012
In a recent opinion, a federal district judge in Iowa decided that the Iowa add point statute has no extraterritorial effect, and that the manufacturer did not breach its dealer agreement by placing a new dealer within the existing dealer's primary market area ("PMA"), but in another state.

"Cash for Clunkers" and its impact on a consumer's recovery under state lemon laws *

USA - May 19 2010
Although the "Cash for Clunkers" program has expired, its legacy may not be limited to its impact on retail sales.

Co-authors: David R. Funk, Jeremiah J. Wood, Mary Arens Hale.