Van Horn Motors Grand Opening

Auto Dealer Law

Congratulations to Van Horn Motors of Newhall on their very successful Grand Opening on December 12, 2017!

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Some Iowa Volkswagen drivers may be eligible for compensation

Auto Dealer Law

Carmakers Volkswagen and Audi have come to a settlement that requires them to refund and buy back or fix cars of more than 3,600 car owners in Iowa. The vehicles that sparked the laws…

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Arenson Law Group, PC, helps with purchase of Ford and Lincoln Dealership

Auto Dealer Law

Jim Arenson of Arenson Law Group, PC, is excited to announce that we represented Jim Rydell and Matt Halbur in their purchase of the Ford and Lincoln dealership in Independence, Iowa on July 1, 2015. We are honored to have had the opp…

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CASE UPDATE: Trial Court Limits the Definition of “Oppression” for Minority Shareholders

Auto Dealer Law

Last summer, the Iowa Supreme Court decided Baur v. Baur Farms. In that case, the court helped define “oppression” in relation to minority/majority shareholder relationships. Issue 13.4 of the Dealer Law Review pointed out that this case…

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Understanding Sales Performance Measurement: How Average Became the New Minimum

Auto Dealer Law

Condensed from the white paper created by economist Ted Stockton of the Fontana Group. This article addresses the familiar topic of sales standards applied to or imposed on dealerships by automotive manufacturers and distributors. The names…

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Automobile Dealers Fielding Calls Regarding Expanded Airbag Recalls

Auto Dealer Law

Auto dealers throughout Cedar Rapids have been receiving calls from owners concerned that their vehicle could be equipped with defective Takata airbags. Recently, the National Highway Tra…

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Iowa Dealers—Check Your Plates!

Auto Dealer Law

An Iowa Supreme Court May 2, 2014 decision may affect Iowa Automotive dealers and their customers. Many dealerships promote their business through the use of plate frames. The Iowa Supreme Court has put a small hiccup in the use of plate frames for d…

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CASE UPDATE: Finnin Motors v. U.S.

Auto Dealer Law

In 2009, GM and Chrysler terminated over 100 franchises during the course of their bankruptcies. In two class action lawsuits, which include some Iowa dealers, franchise-owners claimed that the termination of their franchises created an illegal “ta…

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BrakeDown: Federal and Iowa Laws on Dealer Advertising

Auto Dealer Law

We recently blogged about “Operation Steer Clear,” where the FTC targeted automobile dealerships for false or misleading advertising. The FTC charged a number of dealers with violations leading to litigation and consent agreements. For more on th…

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Buy-In: Adding an Investor—Pros, Cons, and Pointers

Auto Dealer Law

Allowing an investor to buy into your corporation or LLC can be a complicated process. While it may be a great idea for some dealerships, it may be unsuitable for others. Every case is unique, and whether to add an investor involves a series of impor…

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Written by James H. Arenson

Last Updated : February 13, 2024