Classic Puffery or Illegal Misrepresentation?
Arenson & Maas
Puffery: advertising copy that indulges in subjective exaggeration in its descriptions of a product or service, such as “an outstanding piece of luggage.” Puffery is always a matter of opinion on the part of the advertiser and often will use …
Read More
NADA Urges Dealerships to Get a Lawyer: FTC’s “Operation Steer Clear” is a Wake-Up Call for Auto Dealership Advertising
Arenson & Maas
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) was established to be a watchdog against businesses that may not have consumer-friendly business practices. In particular, it attempts to corral businesses that may not be entirely truthful or are misleading the ave…
Read More
License To Sell – Quick Facts about Licensure in Iowa
Arenson & Maas
Every automotive dealership in Iowa is required to be licensed by the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT). Anyone that sells more than six (6) motor vehicles within twelve (12) months may be presumed to be engaged in the business and should be li…
Read More
Defining Good Faith in Iowa Automotive Franchise Law
Arenson & Maas
In 2010, the Iowa legislature passed S.F. 2234, which added a new section to the Iowa Motor Vehicle Franchisers law (Iowa Code § 322A.18) (the “Act”) regarding a duty of good faith. The new section says: “A franchise imposes on the party a dut…
Read More
Attention Business Owners: You May be Eligible for the New Iowa Tax Credit!
Arenson & Maas
The Iowa legislature recently enacted the Business Property Tax Credit. The credit will allow commercial-property owners to cut down on the property taxes in 2013 that will be payable in the fall of 2014 or the spring of 2015. This credit will apply …
Read More
Factory Facilities Programs: NADA Report Phase 2 in Summary
Arenson & Maas
NADA recently completed its research project regarding factory facilities programs, and, using a case study approach, it reconfirmed many of the findings of Phase 1. However, Phase 2 also focused on “the dealership of the future.” It outlined the…
Read More
Iowa Supreme Court Defines “Oppression:” Lessons for Closely Held Corporations—Including Auto Dealers
Arenson & Maas
Under Iowa law, a court can order the dissolution of a corporation if the minority shareholder can prove oppression. If the company dissolves, the minority shareholder will receive their appropriate share of the company’s assets. In addition, the I…
Read More
Two-Tier Pricing Hidden by Incentives
Arenson & Maas
The Program:
Over the last decade, manufacturers have attempted to standardize each customer’s buying experience by requiring consistent brand imaging for dealerships. Thanks to favorable franchise laws in Iowa, manufacturers generally can…
Read More
Hard Market Creates Insurance Concerns
Arenson & Maas
Due in large part to the many natural disasters in the past several years, the insurance industry has shifted from a soft market to a hard market. Generally, a soft market provides wider coverage, lower premiums, and lower credit standards. Today’s…
Read More
Classic Puffery or Illegal Misrepresentation?
Arenson Law Group PC
Puffery: advertising copy that indulges in subjective exaggeration in its descriptions of a product or service, such as “an outstanding piece of luggage.” Puffery is always a matter of opinion on the part of the advertiser and often will use …
Read More
NADA Urges Dealerships to Get a Lawyer: FTC’s “Operation Steer Clear” is a Wake-Up Call for Auto Dealership Advertising
Arenson Law Group PC
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) was established to be a watchdog against businesses that may not have consumer-friendly business practices. In particular, it attempts to corral businesses that may not be entirely truthful or are misleading the ave…
Read More
License To Sell – Quick Facts about Licensure in Iowa
Arenson Law Group PC
Every automotive dealership in Iowa is required to be licensed by the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT). Anyone that sells more than six (6) motor vehicles within twelve (12) months may be presumed to be engaged in the business and should be li…
Read More
Defining Good Faith in Iowa Automotive Franchise Law
Arenson Law Group PC
In 2010, the Iowa legislature passed S.F. 2234, which added a new section to the Iowa Motor Vehicle Franchisers law (Iowa Code § 322A.18) (the “Act”) regarding a duty of good faith. The new section says: “A franchise imposes on the party a dut…
Read More
Attention Business Owners: You May be Eligible for the New Iowa Tax Credit!
Arenson Law Group PC
The Iowa legislature recently enacted the Business Property Tax Credit. The credit will allow commercial-property owners to cut down on the property taxes in 2013 that will be payable in the fall of 2014 or the spring of 2015. This credit will apply …
Read More
Factory Facilities Programs: NADA Report Phase 2 in Summary
Arenson Law Group PC
NADA recently completed its research project regarding factory facilities programs, and, using a case study approach, it reconfirmed many of the findings of Phase 1. However, Phase 2 also focused on “the dealership of the future.” It outlined the…
Read More
Iowa Supreme Court Defines “Oppression:” Lessons for Closely Held Corporations—Including Auto Dealers
Arenson Law Group PC
Under Iowa law, a court can order the dissolution of a corporation if the minority shareholder can prove oppression. If the company dissolves, the minority shareholder will receive their appropriate share of the company’s assets. In addition, the I…
Read More
Two-Tier Pricing Hidden by Incentives
Arenson Law Group PC
The Program:
Over the last decade, manufacturers have attempted to standardize each customer’s buying experience by requiring consistent brand imaging for dealerships. Thanks to favorable franchise laws in Iowa, manufacturers generally can…
Read More
Hard Market Creates Insurance Concerns
Arenson Law Group PC
Due in large part to the many natural disasters in the past several years, the insurance industry has shifted from a soft market to a hard market. Generally, a soft market provides wider coverage, lower premiums, and lower credit standards. Today’s…
Read More
Classic Puffery or Illegal Misrepresentation?
Auto Dealer Law
Puffery: advertising copy that indulges in subjective exaggeration in its descriptions of a product or service, such as “an outstanding piece of luggage.” Puffery is always a matter of opinion on the part of the advertiser and often will use …
Read More
NADA Urges Dealerships to Get a Lawyer: FTC’s “Operation Steer Clear” is a Wake-Up Call for Auto Dealership Advertising
Auto Dealer Law
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) was established to be a watchdog against businesses that may not have consumer-friendly business practices. In particular, it attempts to corral businesses that may not be entirely truthful or are misleading the ave…
Read More
License To Sell – Quick Facts about Licensure in Iowa
Auto Dealer Law
Every automotive dealership in Iowa is required to be licensed by the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT). Anyone that sells more than six (6) motor vehicles within twelve (12) months may be presumed to be engaged in the business and should be li…
Read More
Defining Good Faith in Iowa Automotive Franchise Law
Auto Dealer Law
In 2010, the Iowa legislature passed S.F. 2234, which added a new section to the Iowa Motor Vehicle Franchisers law (Iowa Code § 322A.18) (the “Act”) regarding a duty of good faith. The new section says: “A franchise imposes on the party a dut…
Read More
Attention Business Owners: You May be Eligible for the New Iowa Tax Credit!
Auto Dealer Law
The Iowa legislature recently enacted the Business Property Tax Credit. The credit will allow commercial-property owners to cut down on the property taxes in 2013 that will be payable in the fall of 2014 or the spring of 2015. This credit will apply …
Read More
Factory Facilities Programs: NADA Report Phase 2 in Summary
Auto Dealer Law
NADA recently completed its research project regarding factory facilities programs, and, using a case study approach, it reconfirmed many of the findings of Phase 1. However, Phase 2 also focused on “the dealership of the future.” It outlined the…
Read More
Iowa Supreme Court Defines “Oppression:” Lessons for Closely Held Corporations—Including Auto Dealers
Auto Dealer Law
Under Iowa law, a court can order the dissolution of a corporation if the minority shareholder can prove oppression. If the company dissolves, the minority shareholder will receive their appropriate share of the company’s assets. In addition, the I…
Read More
Two-Tier Pricing Hidden by Incentives
Auto Dealer Law
The Program:
Over the last decade, manufacturers have attempted to standardize each customer’s buying experience by requiring consistent brand imaging for dealerships. Thanks to favorable franchise laws in Iowa, manufacturers generally can…
Read More
Hard Market Creates Insurance Concerns
Auto Dealer Law
Due in large part to the many natural disasters in the past several years, the insurance industry has shifted from a soft market to a hard market. Generally, a soft market provides wider coverage, lower premiums, and lower credit standards. Today’s…
Read More
Classic Puffery or Illegal Misrepresentation?
Bankruptcy
Puffery: advertising copy that indulges in subjective exaggeration in its descriptions of a product or service, such as “an outstanding piece of luggage.” Puffery is always a matter of opinion on the part of the advertiser and often will use …
Read More
NADA Urges Dealerships to Get a Lawyer: FTC’s “Operation Steer Clear” is a Wake-Up Call for Auto Dealership Advertising
Bankruptcy
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) was established to be a watchdog against businesses that may not have consumer-friendly business practices. In particular, it attempts to corral businesses that may not be entirely truthful or are misleading the ave…
Read More
License To Sell – Quick Facts about Licensure in Iowa
Bankruptcy
Every automotive dealership in Iowa is required to be licensed by the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT). Anyone that sells more than six (6) motor vehicles within twelve (12) months may be presumed to be engaged in the business and should be li…
Read More
Defining Good Faith in Iowa Automotive Franchise Law
Bankruptcy
In 2010, the Iowa legislature passed S.F. 2234, which added a new section to the Iowa Motor Vehicle Franchisers law (Iowa Code § 322A.18) (the “Act”) regarding a duty of good faith. The new section says: “A franchise imposes on the party a dut…
Read More
Attention Business Owners: You May be Eligible for the New Iowa Tax Credit!
Bankruptcy
The Iowa legislature recently enacted the Business Property Tax Credit. The credit will allow commercial-property owners to cut down on the property taxes in 2013 that will be payable in the fall of 2014 or the spring of 2015. This credit will apply …
Read More
Factory Facilities Programs: NADA Report Phase 2 in Summary
Bankruptcy
NADA recently completed its research project regarding factory facilities programs, and, using a case study approach, it reconfirmed many of the findings of Phase 1. However, Phase 2 also focused on “the dealership of the future.” It outlined the…
Read More
Iowa Supreme Court Defines “Oppression:” Lessons for Closely Held Corporations—Including Auto Dealers
Bankruptcy
Under Iowa law, a court can order the dissolution of a corporation if the minority shareholder can prove oppression. If the company dissolves, the minority shareholder will receive their appropriate share of the company’s assets. In addition, the I…
Read More
Two-Tier Pricing Hidden by Incentives
Bankruptcy
The Program:
Over the last decade, manufacturers have attempted to standardize each customer’s buying experience by requiring consistent brand imaging for dealerships. Thanks to favorable franchise laws in Iowa, manufacturers generally can…
Read More
Hard Market Creates Insurance Concerns
Bankruptcy
Due in large part to the many natural disasters in the past several years, the insurance industry has shifted from a soft market to a hard market. Generally, a soft market provides wider coverage, lower premiums, and lower credit standards. Today’s…
Read More
Classic Puffery or Illegal Misrepresentation?
Boundary Disputes
Puffery: advertising copy that indulges in subjective exaggeration in its descriptions of a product or service, such as “an outstanding piece of luggage.” Puffery is always a matter of opinion on the part of the advertiser and often will use …
Read More
NADA Urges Dealerships to Get a Lawyer: FTC’s “Operation Steer Clear” is a Wake-Up Call for Auto Dealership Advertising
Boundary Disputes
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) was established to be a watchdog against businesses that may not have consumer-friendly business practices. In particular, it attempts to corral businesses that may not be entirely truthful or are misleading the ave…
Read More
License To Sell – Quick Facts about Licensure in Iowa
Boundary Disputes
Every automotive dealership in Iowa is required to be licensed by the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT). Anyone that sells more than six (6) motor vehicles within twelve (12) months may be presumed to be engaged in the business and should be li…
Read More
Defining Good Faith in Iowa Automotive Franchise Law
Boundary Disputes
In 2010, the Iowa legislature passed S.F. 2234, which added a new section to the Iowa Motor Vehicle Franchisers law (Iowa Code § 322A.18) (the “Act”) regarding a duty of good faith. The new section says: “A franchise imposes on the party a dut…
Read More
Attention Business Owners: You May be Eligible for the New Iowa Tax Credit!
Boundary Disputes
The Iowa legislature recently enacted the Business Property Tax Credit. The credit will allow commercial-property owners to cut down on the property taxes in 2013 that will be payable in the fall of 2014 or the spring of 2015. This credit will apply …
Read More
Factory Facilities Programs: NADA Report Phase 2 in Summary
Boundary Disputes
NADA recently completed its research project regarding factory facilities programs, and, using a case study approach, it reconfirmed many of the findings of Phase 1. However, Phase 2 also focused on “the dealership of the future.” It outlined the…
Read More
Iowa Supreme Court Defines “Oppression:” Lessons for Closely Held Corporations—Including Auto Dealers
Boundary Disputes
Under Iowa law, a court can order the dissolution of a corporation if the minority shareholder can prove oppression. If the company dissolves, the minority shareholder will receive their appropriate share of the company’s assets. In addition, the I…
Read More
Two-Tier Pricing Hidden by Incentives
Boundary Disputes
The Program:
Over the last decade, manufacturers have attempted to standardize each customer’s buying experience by requiring consistent brand imaging for dealerships. Thanks to favorable franchise laws in Iowa, manufacturers generally can…
Read More
Hard Market Creates Insurance Concerns
Boundary Disputes
Due in large part to the many natural disasters in the past several years, the insurance industry has shifted from a soft market to a hard market. Generally, a soft market provides wider coverage, lower premiums, and lower credit standards. Today’s…
Read More
Classic Puffery or Illegal Misrepresentation?
Business Acquisition
Puffery: advertising copy that indulges in subjective exaggeration in its descriptions of a product or service, such as “an outstanding piece of luggage.” Puffery is always a matter of opinion on the part of the advertiser and often will use …
Read More
NADA Urges Dealerships to Get a Lawyer: FTC’s “Operation Steer Clear” is a Wake-Up Call for Auto Dealership Advertising
Business Acquisition
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) was established to be a watchdog against businesses that may not have consumer-friendly business practices. In particular, it attempts to corral businesses that may not be entirely truthful or are misleading the ave…
Read More
License To Sell – Quick Facts about Licensure in Iowa
Business Acquisition
Every automotive dealership in Iowa is required to be licensed by the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT). Anyone that sells more than six (6) motor vehicles within twelve (12) months may be presumed to be engaged in the business and should be li…
Read More
Defining Good Faith in Iowa Automotive Franchise Law
Business Acquisition
In 2010, the Iowa legislature passed S.F. 2234, which added a new section to the Iowa Motor Vehicle Franchisers law (Iowa Code § 322A.18) (the “Act”) regarding a duty of good faith. The new section says: “A franchise imposes on the party a dut…
Read More
Attention Business Owners: You May be Eligible for the New Iowa Tax Credit!
Business Acquisition
The Iowa legislature recently enacted the Business Property Tax Credit. The credit will allow commercial-property owners to cut down on the property taxes in 2013 that will be payable in the fall of 2014 or the spring of 2015. This credit will apply …
Read More
Factory Facilities Programs: NADA Report Phase 2 in Summary
Business Acquisition
NADA recently completed its research project regarding factory facilities programs, and, using a case study approach, it reconfirmed many of the findings of Phase 1. However, Phase 2 also focused on “the dealership of the future.” It outlined the…
Read More
Iowa Supreme Court Defines “Oppression:” Lessons for Closely Held Corporations—Including Auto Dealers
Business Acquisition
Under Iowa law, a court can order the dissolution of a corporation if the minority shareholder can prove oppression. If the company dissolves, the minority shareholder will receive their appropriate share of the company’s assets. In addition, the I…
Read More
Two-Tier Pricing Hidden by Incentives
Business Acquisition
The Program:
Over the last decade, manufacturers have attempted to standardize each customer’s buying experience by requiring consistent brand imaging for dealerships. Thanks to favorable franchise laws in Iowa, manufacturers generally can…
Read More
Hard Market Creates Insurance Concerns
Business Acquisition
Due in large part to the many natural disasters in the past several years, the insurance industry has shifted from a soft market to a hard market. Generally, a soft market provides wider coverage, lower premiums, and lower credit standards. Today’s…
Read More
Classic Puffery or Illegal Misrepresentation?
Business Law
Puffery: advertising copy that indulges in subjective exaggeration in its descriptions of a product or service, such as “an outstanding piece of luggage.” Puffery is always a matter of opinion on the part of the advertiser and often will use …
Read More
NADA Urges Dealerships to Get a Lawyer: FTC’s “Operation Steer Clear” is a Wake-Up Call for Auto Dealership Advertising
Business Law
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) was established to be a watchdog against businesses that may not have consumer-friendly business practices. In particular, it attempts to corral businesses that may not be entirely truthful or are misleading the ave…
Read More
License To Sell – Quick Facts about Licensure in Iowa
Business Law
Every automotive dealership in Iowa is required to be licensed by the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT). Anyone that sells more than six (6) motor vehicles within twelve (12) months may be presumed to be engaged in the business and should be li…
Read More
Defining Good Faith in Iowa Automotive Franchise Law
Business Law
In 2010, the Iowa legislature passed S.F. 2234, which added a new section to the Iowa Motor Vehicle Franchisers law (Iowa Code § 322A.18) (the “Act”) regarding a duty of good faith. The new section says: “A franchise imposes on the party a dut…
Read More
Attention Business Owners: You May be Eligible for the New Iowa Tax Credit!
Business Law
The Iowa legislature recently enacted the Business Property Tax Credit. The credit will allow commercial-property owners to cut down on the property taxes in 2013 that will be payable in the fall of 2014 or the spring of 2015. This credit will apply …
Read More
Factory Facilities Programs: NADA Report Phase 2 in Summary
Business Law
NADA recently completed its research project regarding factory facilities programs, and, using a case study approach, it reconfirmed many of the findings of Phase 1. However, Phase 2 also focused on “the dealership of the future.” It outlined the…
Read More
Iowa Supreme Court Defines “Oppression:” Lessons for Closely Held Corporations—Including Auto Dealers
Business Law
Under Iowa law, a court can order the dissolution of a corporation if the minority shareholder can prove oppression. If the company dissolves, the minority shareholder will receive their appropriate share of the company’s assets. In addition, the I…
Read More
Two-Tier Pricing Hidden by Incentives
Business Law
The Program:
Over the last decade, manufacturers have attempted to standardize each customer’s buying experience by requiring consistent brand imaging for dealerships. Thanks to favorable franchise laws in Iowa, manufacturers generally can…
Read More
Hard Market Creates Insurance Concerns
Business Law
Due in large part to the many natural disasters in the past several years, the insurance industry has shifted from a soft market to a hard market. Generally, a soft market provides wider coverage, lower premiums, and lower credit standards. Today’s…
Read More
Classic Puffery or Illegal Misrepresentation?
Celebrity Divorce
Puffery: advertising copy that indulges in subjective exaggeration in its descriptions of a product or service, such as “an outstanding piece of luggage.” Puffery is always a matter of opinion on the part of the advertiser and often will use …
Read More
NADA Urges Dealerships to Get a Lawyer: FTC’s “Operation Steer Clear” is a Wake-Up Call for Auto Dealership Advertising
Celebrity Divorce
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) was established to be a watchdog against businesses that may not have consumer-friendly business practices. In particular, it attempts to corral businesses that may not be entirely truthful or are misleading the ave…
Read More
License To Sell – Quick Facts about Licensure in Iowa
Celebrity Divorce
Every automotive dealership in Iowa is required to be licensed by the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT). Anyone that sells more than six (6) motor vehicles within twelve (12) months may be presumed to be engaged in the business and should be li…
Read More
Defining Good Faith in Iowa Automotive Franchise Law
Celebrity Divorce
In 2010, the Iowa legislature passed S.F. 2234, which added a new section to the Iowa Motor Vehicle Franchisers law (Iowa Code § 322A.18) (the “Act”) regarding a duty of good faith. The new section says: “A franchise imposes on the party a dut…
Read More
Attention Business Owners: You May be Eligible for the New Iowa Tax Credit!
Celebrity Divorce
The Iowa legislature recently enacted the Business Property Tax Credit. The credit will allow commercial-property owners to cut down on the property taxes in 2013 that will be payable in the fall of 2014 or the spring of 2015. This credit will apply …
Read More
Factory Facilities Programs: NADA Report Phase 2 in Summary
Celebrity Divorce
NADA recently completed its research project regarding factory facilities programs, and, using a case study approach, it reconfirmed many of the findings of Phase 1. However, Phase 2 also focused on “the dealership of the future.” It outlined the…
Read More
Iowa Supreme Court Defines “Oppression:” Lessons for Closely Held Corporations—Including Auto Dealers
Celebrity Divorce
Under Iowa law, a court can order the dissolution of a corporation if the minority shareholder can prove oppression. If the company dissolves, the minority shareholder will receive their appropriate share of the company’s assets. In addition, the I…
Read More
Two-Tier Pricing Hidden by Incentives
Celebrity Divorce
The Program:
Over the last decade, manufacturers have attempted to standardize each customer’s buying experience by requiring consistent brand imaging for dealerships. Thanks to favorable franchise laws in Iowa, manufacturers generally can…
Read More
Hard Market Creates Insurance Concerns
Celebrity Divorce
Due in large part to the many natural disasters in the past several years, the insurance industry has shifted from a soft market to a hard market. Generally, a soft market provides wider coverage, lower premiums, and lower credit standards. Today’s…
Read More
Classic Puffery or Illegal Misrepresentation?
Criminal Law
Puffery: advertising copy that indulges in subjective exaggeration in its descriptions of a product or service, such as “an outstanding piece of luggage.” Puffery is always a matter of opinion on the part of the advertiser and often will use …
Read More
NADA Urges Dealerships to Get a Lawyer: FTC’s “Operation Steer Clear” is a Wake-Up Call for Auto Dealership Advertising
Criminal Law
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) was established to be a watchdog against businesses that may not have consumer-friendly business practices. In particular, it attempts to corral businesses that may not be entirely truthful or are misleading the ave…
Read More
License To Sell – Quick Facts about Licensure in Iowa
Criminal Law
Every automotive dealership in Iowa is required to be licensed by the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT). Anyone that sells more than six (6) motor vehicles within twelve (12) months may be presumed to be engaged in the business and should be li…
Read More
Defining Good Faith in Iowa Automotive Franchise Law
Criminal Law
In 2010, the Iowa legislature passed S.F. 2234, which added a new section to the Iowa Motor Vehicle Franchisers law (Iowa Code § 322A.18) (the “Act”) regarding a duty of good faith. The new section says: “A franchise imposes on the party a dut…
Read More
Attention Business Owners: You May be Eligible for the New Iowa Tax Credit!
Criminal Law
The Iowa legislature recently enacted the Business Property Tax Credit. The credit will allow commercial-property owners to cut down on the property taxes in 2013 that will be payable in the fall of 2014 or the spring of 2015. This credit will apply …
Read More
Factory Facilities Programs: NADA Report Phase 2 in Summary
Criminal Law
NADA recently completed its research project regarding factory facilities programs, and, using a case study approach, it reconfirmed many of the findings of Phase 1. However, Phase 2 also focused on “the dealership of the future.” It outlined the…
Read More
Iowa Supreme Court Defines “Oppression:” Lessons for Closely Held Corporations—Including Auto Dealers
Criminal Law
Under Iowa law, a court can order the dissolution of a corporation if the minority shareholder can prove oppression. If the company dissolves, the minority shareholder will receive their appropriate share of the company’s assets. In addition, the I…
Read More
Two-Tier Pricing Hidden by Incentives
Criminal Law
The Program:
Over the last decade, manufacturers have attempted to standardize each customer’s buying experience by requiring consistent brand imaging for dealerships. Thanks to favorable franchise laws in Iowa, manufacturers generally can…
Read More
Hard Market Creates Insurance Concerns
Criminal Law
Due in large part to the many natural disasters in the past several years, the insurance industry has shifted from a soft market to a hard market. Generally, a soft market provides wider coverage, lower premiums, and lower credit standards. Today’s…
Read More
Classic Puffery or Illegal Misrepresentation?
custody
Puffery: advertising copy that indulges in subjective exaggeration in its descriptions of a product or service, such as “an outstanding piece of luggage.” Puffery is always a matter of opinion on the part of the advertiser and often will use …
Read More
NADA Urges Dealerships to Get a Lawyer: FTC’s “Operation Steer Clear” is a Wake-Up Call for Auto Dealership Advertising
custody
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) was established to be a watchdog against businesses that may not have consumer-friendly business practices. In particular, it attempts to corral businesses that may not be entirely truthful or are misleading the ave…
Read More
License To Sell – Quick Facts about Licensure in Iowa
custody
Every automotive dealership in Iowa is required to be licensed by the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT). Anyone that sells more than six (6) motor vehicles within twelve (12) months may be presumed to be engaged in the business and should be li…
Read More
Defining Good Faith in Iowa Automotive Franchise Law
custody
In 2010, the Iowa legislature passed S.F. 2234, which added a new section to the Iowa Motor Vehicle Franchisers law (Iowa Code § 322A.18) (the “Act”) regarding a duty of good faith. The new section says: “A franchise imposes on the party a dut…
Read More
Attention Business Owners: You May be Eligible for the New Iowa Tax Credit!
custody
The Iowa legislature recently enacted the Business Property Tax Credit. The credit will allow commercial-property owners to cut down on the property taxes in 2013 that will be payable in the fall of 2014 or the spring of 2015. This credit will apply …
Read More
Factory Facilities Programs: NADA Report Phase 2 in Summary
custody
NADA recently completed its research project regarding factory facilities programs, and, using a case study approach, it reconfirmed many of the findings of Phase 1. However, Phase 2 also focused on “the dealership of the future.” It outlined the…
Read More
Iowa Supreme Court Defines “Oppression:” Lessons for Closely Held Corporations—Including Auto Dealers
custody
Under Iowa law, a court can order the dissolution of a corporation if the minority shareholder can prove oppression. If the company dissolves, the minority shareholder will receive their appropriate share of the company’s assets. In addition, the I…
Read More
Two-Tier Pricing Hidden by Incentives
custody
The Program:
Over the last decade, manufacturers have attempted to standardize each customer’s buying experience by requiring consistent brand imaging for dealerships. Thanks to favorable franchise laws in Iowa, manufacturers generally can…
Read More
Hard Market Creates Insurance Concerns
custody
Due in large part to the many natural disasters in the past several years, the insurance industry has shifted from a soft market to a hard market. Generally, a soft market provides wider coverage, lower premiums, and lower credit standards. Today’s…
Read More
Classic Puffery or Illegal Misrepresentation?
Dealer Law Review
Puffery: advertising copy that indulges in subjective exaggeration in its descriptions of a product or service, such as “an outstanding piece of luggage.” Puffery is always a matter of opinion on the part of the advertiser and often will use …
Read More
NADA Urges Dealerships to Get a Lawyer: FTC’s “Operation Steer Clear” is a Wake-Up Call for Auto Dealership Advertising
Dealer Law Review
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) was established to be a watchdog against businesses that may not have consumer-friendly business practices. In particular, it attempts to corral businesses that may not be entirely truthful or are misleading the ave…
Read More
License To Sell – Quick Facts about Licensure in Iowa
Dealer Law Review
Every automotive dealership in Iowa is required to be licensed by the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT). Anyone that sells more than six (6) motor vehicles within twelve (12) months may be presumed to be engaged in the business and should be li…
Read More
Defining Good Faith in Iowa Automotive Franchise Law
Dealer Law Review
In 2010, the Iowa legislature passed S.F. 2234, which added a new section to the Iowa Motor Vehicle Franchisers law (Iowa Code § 322A.18) (the “Act”) regarding a duty of good faith. The new section says: “A franchise imposes on the party a dut…
Read More
Attention Business Owners: You May be Eligible for the New Iowa Tax Credit!
Dealer Law Review
The Iowa legislature recently enacted the Business Property Tax Credit. The credit will allow commercial-property owners to cut down on the property taxes in 2013 that will be payable in the fall of 2014 or the spring of 2015. This credit will apply …
Read More
Factory Facilities Programs: NADA Report Phase 2 in Summary
Dealer Law Review
NADA recently completed its research project regarding factory facilities programs, and, using a case study approach, it reconfirmed many of the findings of Phase 1. However, Phase 2 also focused on “the dealership of the future.” It outlined the…
Read More
Iowa Supreme Court Defines “Oppression:” Lessons for Closely Held Corporations—Including Auto Dealers
Dealer Law Review
Under Iowa law, a court can order the dissolution of a corporation if the minority shareholder can prove oppression. If the company dissolves, the minority shareholder will receive their appropriate share of the company’s assets. In addition, the I…
Read More
Two-Tier Pricing Hidden by Incentives
Dealer Law Review
The Program:
Over the last decade, manufacturers have attempted to standardize each customer’s buying experience by requiring consistent brand imaging for dealerships. Thanks to favorable franchise laws in Iowa, manufacturers generally can…
Read More
Hard Market Creates Insurance Concerns
Dealer Law Review
Due in large part to the many natural disasters in the past several years, the insurance industry has shifted from a soft market to a hard market. Generally, a soft market provides wider coverage, lower premiums, and lower credit standards. Today’s…
Read More
Classic Puffery or Illegal Misrepresentation?
Divorce
Puffery: advertising copy that indulges in subjective exaggeration in its descriptions of a product or service, such as “an outstanding piece of luggage.” Puffery is always a matter of opinion on the part of the advertiser and often will use …
Read More
NADA Urges Dealerships to Get a Lawyer: FTC’s “Operation Steer Clear” is a Wake-Up Call for Auto Dealership Advertising
Divorce
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) was established to be a watchdog against businesses that may not have consumer-friendly business practices. In particular, it attempts to corral businesses that may not be entirely truthful or are misleading the ave…
Read More
License To Sell – Quick Facts about Licensure in Iowa
Divorce
Every automotive dealership in Iowa is required to be licensed by the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT). Anyone that sells more than six (6) motor vehicles within twelve (12) months may be presumed to be engaged in the business and should be li…
Read More
Defining Good Faith in Iowa Automotive Franchise Law
Divorce
In 2010, the Iowa legislature passed S.F. 2234, which added a new section to the Iowa Motor Vehicle Franchisers law (Iowa Code § 322A.18) (the “Act”) regarding a duty of good faith. The new section says: “A franchise imposes on the party a dut…
Read More
Attention Business Owners: You May be Eligible for the New Iowa Tax Credit!
Divorce
The Iowa legislature recently enacted the Business Property Tax Credit. The credit will allow commercial-property owners to cut down on the property taxes in 2013 that will be payable in the fall of 2014 or the spring of 2015. This credit will apply …
Read More
Factory Facilities Programs: NADA Report Phase 2 in Summary
Divorce
NADA recently completed its research project regarding factory facilities programs, and, using a case study approach, it reconfirmed many of the findings of Phase 1. However, Phase 2 also focused on “the dealership of the future.” It outlined the…
Read More
Iowa Supreme Court Defines “Oppression:” Lessons for Closely Held Corporations—Including Auto Dealers
Divorce
Under Iowa law, a court can order the dissolution of a corporation if the minority shareholder can prove oppression. If the company dissolves, the minority shareholder will receive their appropriate share of the company’s assets. In addition, the I…
Read More
Two-Tier Pricing Hidden by Incentives
Divorce
The Program:
Over the last decade, manufacturers have attempted to standardize each customer’s buying experience by requiring consistent brand imaging for dealerships. Thanks to favorable franchise laws in Iowa, manufacturers generally can…
Read More
Hard Market Creates Insurance Concerns
Divorce
Due in large part to the many natural disasters in the past several years, the insurance industry has shifted from a soft market to a hard market. Generally, a soft market provides wider coverage, lower premiums, and lower credit standards. Today’s…
Read More
Classic Puffery or Illegal Misrepresentation?
Domestic Violence
Puffery: advertising copy that indulges in subjective exaggeration in its descriptions of a product or service, such as “an outstanding piece of luggage.” Puffery is always a matter of opinion on the part of the advertiser and often will use …
Read More
NADA Urges Dealerships to Get a Lawyer: FTC’s “Operation Steer Clear” is a Wake-Up Call for Auto Dealership Advertising
Domestic Violence
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) was established to be a watchdog against businesses that may not have consumer-friendly business practices. In particular, it attempts to corral businesses that may not be entirely truthful or are misleading the ave…
Read More
License To Sell – Quick Facts about Licensure in Iowa
Domestic Violence
Every automotive dealership in Iowa is required to be licensed by the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT). Anyone that sells more than six (6) motor vehicles within twelve (12) months may be presumed to be engaged in the business and should be li…
Read More
Defining Good Faith in Iowa Automotive Franchise Law
Domestic Violence
In 2010, the Iowa legislature passed S.F. 2234, which added a new section to the Iowa Motor Vehicle Franchisers law (Iowa Code § 322A.18) (the “Act”) regarding a duty of good faith. The new section says: “A franchise imposes on the party a dut…
Read More
Attention Business Owners: You May be Eligible for the New Iowa Tax Credit!
Domestic Violence
The Iowa legislature recently enacted the Business Property Tax Credit. The credit will allow commercial-property owners to cut down on the property taxes in 2013 that will be payable in the fall of 2014 or the spring of 2015. This credit will apply …
Read More
Factory Facilities Programs: NADA Report Phase 2 in Summary
Domestic Violence
NADA recently completed its research project regarding factory facilities programs, and, using a case study approach, it reconfirmed many of the findings of Phase 1. However, Phase 2 also focused on “the dealership of the future.” It outlined the…
Read More
Iowa Supreme Court Defines “Oppression:” Lessons for Closely Held Corporations—Including Auto Dealers
Domestic Violence
Under Iowa law, a court can order the dissolution of a corporation if the minority shareholder can prove oppression. If the company dissolves, the minority shareholder will receive their appropriate share of the company’s assets. In addition, the I…
Read More
Two-Tier Pricing Hidden by Incentives
Domestic Violence
The Program:
Over the last decade, manufacturers have attempted to standardize each customer’s buying experience by requiring consistent brand imaging for dealerships. Thanks to favorable franchise laws in Iowa, manufacturers generally can…
Read More
Hard Market Creates Insurance Concerns
Domestic Violence
Due in large part to the many natural disasters in the past several years, the insurance industry has shifted from a soft market to a hard market. Generally, a soft market provides wider coverage, lower premiums, and lower credit standards. Today’s…
Read More
Classic Puffery or Illegal Misrepresentation?
Family Law
Puffery: advertising copy that indulges in subjective exaggeration in its descriptions of a product or service, such as “an outstanding piece of luggage.” Puffery is always a matter of opinion on the part of the advertiser and often will use …
Read More
NADA Urges Dealerships to Get a Lawyer: FTC’s “Operation Steer Clear” is a Wake-Up Call for Auto Dealership Advertising
Family Law
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) was established to be a watchdog against businesses that may not have consumer-friendly business practices. In particular, it attempts to corral businesses that may not be entirely truthful or are misleading the ave…
Read More
License To Sell – Quick Facts about Licensure in Iowa
Family Law
Every automotive dealership in Iowa is required to be licensed by the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT). Anyone that sells more than six (6) motor vehicles within twelve (12) months may be presumed to be engaged in the business and should be li…
Read More
Defining Good Faith in Iowa Automotive Franchise Law
Family Law
In 2010, the Iowa legislature passed S.F. 2234, which added a new section to the Iowa Motor Vehicle Franchisers law (Iowa Code § 322A.18) (the “Act”) regarding a duty of good faith. The new section says: “A franchise imposes on the party a dut…
Read More
Attention Business Owners: You May be Eligible for the New Iowa Tax Credit!
Family Law
The Iowa legislature recently enacted the Business Property Tax Credit. The credit will allow commercial-property owners to cut down on the property taxes in 2013 that will be payable in the fall of 2014 or the spring of 2015. This credit will apply …
Read More
Factory Facilities Programs: NADA Report Phase 2 in Summary
Family Law
NADA recently completed its research project regarding factory facilities programs, and, using a case study approach, it reconfirmed many of the findings of Phase 1. However, Phase 2 also focused on “the dealership of the future.” It outlined the…
Read More
Iowa Supreme Court Defines “Oppression:” Lessons for Closely Held Corporations—Including Auto Dealers
Family Law
Under Iowa law, a court can order the dissolution of a corporation if the minority shareholder can prove oppression. If the company dissolves, the minority shareholder will receive their appropriate share of the company’s assets. In addition, the I…
Read More
Two-Tier Pricing Hidden by Incentives
Family Law
The Program:
Over the last decade, manufacturers have attempted to standardize each customer’s buying experience by requiring consistent brand imaging for dealerships. Thanks to favorable franchise laws in Iowa, manufacturers generally can…
Read More
Hard Market Creates Insurance Concerns
Family Law
Due in large part to the many natural disasters in the past several years, the insurance industry has shifted from a soft market to a hard market. Generally, a soft market provides wider coverage, lower premiums, and lower credit standards. Today’s…
Read More
Classic Puffery or Illegal Misrepresentation?
Juvenile Law
Puffery: advertising copy that indulges in subjective exaggeration in its descriptions of a product or service, such as “an outstanding piece of luggage.” Puffery is always a matter of opinion on the part of the advertiser and often will use …
Read More
NADA Urges Dealerships to Get a Lawyer: FTC’s “Operation Steer Clear” is a Wake-Up Call for Auto Dealership Advertising
Juvenile Law
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) was established to be a watchdog against businesses that may not have consumer-friendly business practices. In particular, it attempts to corral businesses that may not be entirely truthful or are misleading the ave…
Read More
License To Sell – Quick Facts about Licensure in Iowa
Juvenile Law
Every automotive dealership in Iowa is required to be licensed by the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT). Anyone that sells more than six (6) motor vehicles within twelve (12) months may be presumed to be engaged in the business and should be li…
Read More
Defining Good Faith in Iowa Automotive Franchise Law
Juvenile Law
In 2010, the Iowa legislature passed S.F. 2234, which added a new section to the Iowa Motor Vehicle Franchisers law (Iowa Code § 322A.18) (the “Act”) regarding a duty of good faith. The new section says: “A franchise imposes on the party a dut…
Read More
Attention Business Owners: You May be Eligible for the New Iowa Tax Credit!
Juvenile Law
The Iowa legislature recently enacted the Business Property Tax Credit. The credit will allow commercial-property owners to cut down on the property taxes in 2013 that will be payable in the fall of 2014 or the spring of 2015. This credit will apply …
Read More
Factory Facilities Programs: NADA Report Phase 2 in Summary
Juvenile Law
NADA recently completed its research project regarding factory facilities programs, and, using a case study approach, it reconfirmed many of the findings of Phase 1. However, Phase 2 also focused on “the dealership of the future.” It outlined the…
Read More
Iowa Supreme Court Defines “Oppression:” Lessons for Closely Held Corporations—Including Auto Dealers
Juvenile Law
Under Iowa law, a court can order the dissolution of a corporation if the minority shareholder can prove oppression. If the company dissolves, the minority shareholder will receive their appropriate share of the company’s assets. In addition, the I…
Read More
Two-Tier Pricing Hidden by Incentives
Juvenile Law
The Program:
Over the last decade, manufacturers have attempted to standardize each customer’s buying experience by requiring consistent brand imaging for dealerships. Thanks to favorable franchise laws in Iowa, manufacturers generally can…
Read More
Hard Market Creates Insurance Concerns
Juvenile Law
Due in large part to the many natural disasters in the past several years, the insurance industry has shifted from a soft market to a hard market. Generally, a soft market provides wider coverage, lower premiums, and lower credit standards. Today’s…
Read More
Classic Puffery or Illegal Misrepresentation?
Mediation
Puffery: advertising copy that indulges in subjective exaggeration in its descriptions of a product or service, such as “an outstanding piece of luggage.” Puffery is always a matter of opinion on the part of the advertiser and often will use …
Read More
NADA Urges Dealerships to Get a Lawyer: FTC’s “Operation Steer Clear” is a Wake-Up Call for Auto Dealership Advertising
Mediation
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) was established to be a watchdog against businesses that may not have consumer-friendly business practices. In particular, it attempts to corral businesses that may not be entirely truthful or are misleading the ave…
Read More
License To Sell – Quick Facts about Licensure in Iowa
Mediation
Every automotive dealership in Iowa is required to be licensed by the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT). Anyone that sells more than six (6) motor vehicles within twelve (12) months may be presumed to be engaged in the business and should be li…
Read More
Defining Good Faith in Iowa Automotive Franchise Law
Mediation
In 2010, the Iowa legislature passed S.F. 2234, which added a new section to the Iowa Motor Vehicle Franchisers law (Iowa Code § 322A.18) (the “Act”) regarding a duty of good faith. The new section says: “A franchise imposes on the party a dut…
Read More
Attention Business Owners: You May be Eligible for the New Iowa Tax Credit!
Mediation
The Iowa legislature recently enacted the Business Property Tax Credit. The credit will allow commercial-property owners to cut down on the property taxes in 2013 that will be payable in the fall of 2014 or the spring of 2015. This credit will apply …
Read More
Factory Facilities Programs: NADA Report Phase 2 in Summary
Mediation
NADA recently completed its research project regarding factory facilities programs, and, using a case study approach, it reconfirmed many of the findings of Phase 1. However, Phase 2 also focused on “the dealership of the future.” It outlined the…
Read More
Iowa Supreme Court Defines “Oppression:” Lessons for Closely Held Corporations—Including Auto Dealers
Mediation
Under Iowa law, a court can order the dissolution of a corporation if the minority shareholder can prove oppression. If the company dissolves, the minority shareholder will receive their appropriate share of the company’s assets. In addition, the I…
Read More
Two-Tier Pricing Hidden by Incentives
Mediation
The Program:
Over the last decade, manufacturers have attempted to standardize each customer’s buying experience by requiring consistent brand imaging for dealerships. Thanks to favorable franchise laws in Iowa, manufacturers generally can…
Read More
Hard Market Creates Insurance Concerns
Mediation
Due in large part to the many natural disasters in the past several years, the insurance industry has shifted from a soft market to a hard market. Generally, a soft market provides wider coverage, lower premiums, and lower credit standards. Today’s…
Read More
Classic Puffery or Illegal Misrepresentation?
PLC
Puffery: advertising copy that indulges in subjective exaggeration in its descriptions of a product or service, such as “an outstanding piece of luggage.” Puffery is always a matter of opinion on the part of the advertiser and often will use …
Read More
NADA Urges Dealerships to Get a Lawyer: FTC’s “Operation Steer Clear” is a Wake-Up Call for Auto Dealership Advertising
PLC
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) was established to be a watchdog against businesses that may not have consumer-friendly business practices. In particular, it attempts to corral businesses that may not be entirely truthful or are misleading the ave…
Read More
License To Sell – Quick Facts about Licensure in Iowa
PLC
Every automotive dealership in Iowa is required to be licensed by the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT). Anyone that sells more than six (6) motor vehicles within twelve (12) months may be presumed to be engaged in the business and should be li…
Read More
Defining Good Faith in Iowa Automotive Franchise Law
PLC
In 2010, the Iowa legislature passed S.F. 2234, which added a new section to the Iowa Motor Vehicle Franchisers law (Iowa Code § 322A.18) (the “Act”) regarding a duty of good faith. The new section says: “A franchise imposes on the party a dut…
Read More
Attention Business Owners: You May be Eligible for the New Iowa Tax Credit!
PLC
The Iowa legislature recently enacted the Business Property Tax Credit. The credit will allow commercial-property owners to cut down on the property taxes in 2013 that will be payable in the fall of 2014 or the spring of 2015. This credit will apply …
Read More
Factory Facilities Programs: NADA Report Phase 2 in Summary
PLC
NADA recently completed its research project regarding factory facilities programs, and, using a case study approach, it reconfirmed many of the findings of Phase 1. However, Phase 2 also focused on “the dealership of the future.” It outlined the…
Read More
Iowa Supreme Court Defines “Oppression:” Lessons for Closely Held Corporations—Including Auto Dealers
PLC
Under Iowa law, a court can order the dissolution of a corporation if the minority shareholder can prove oppression. If the company dissolves, the minority shareholder will receive their appropriate share of the company’s assets. In addition, the I…
Read More
Two-Tier Pricing Hidden by Incentives
PLC
The Program:
Over the last decade, manufacturers have attempted to standardize each customer’s buying experience by requiring consistent brand imaging for dealerships. Thanks to favorable franchise laws in Iowa, manufacturers generally can…
Read More
Hard Market Creates Insurance Concerns
PLC
Due in large part to the many natural disasters in the past several years, the insurance industry has shifted from a soft market to a hard market. Generally, a soft market provides wider coverage, lower premiums, and lower credit standards. Today’s…
Read More
Classic Puffery or Illegal Misrepresentation?
Real Estate
Puffery: advertising copy that indulges in subjective exaggeration in its descriptions of a product or service, such as “an outstanding piece of luggage.” Puffery is always a matter of opinion on the part of the advertiser and often will use …
Read More
NADA Urges Dealerships to Get a Lawyer: FTC’s “Operation Steer Clear” is a Wake-Up Call for Auto Dealership Advertising
Real Estate
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) was established to be a watchdog against businesses that may not have consumer-friendly business practices. In particular, it attempts to corral businesses that may not be entirely truthful or are misleading the ave…
Read More
License To Sell – Quick Facts about Licensure in Iowa
Real Estate
Every automotive dealership in Iowa is required to be licensed by the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT). Anyone that sells more than six (6) motor vehicles within twelve (12) months may be presumed to be engaged in the business and should be li…
Read More
Defining Good Faith in Iowa Automotive Franchise Law
Real Estate
In 2010, the Iowa legislature passed S.F. 2234, which added a new section to the Iowa Motor Vehicle Franchisers law (Iowa Code § 322A.18) (the “Act”) regarding a duty of good faith. The new section says: “A franchise imposes on the party a dut…
Read More
Attention Business Owners: You May be Eligible for the New Iowa Tax Credit!
Real Estate
The Iowa legislature recently enacted the Business Property Tax Credit. The credit will allow commercial-property owners to cut down on the property taxes in 2013 that will be payable in the fall of 2014 or the spring of 2015. This credit will apply …
Read More
Factory Facilities Programs: NADA Report Phase 2 in Summary
Real Estate
NADA recently completed its research project regarding factory facilities programs, and, using a case study approach, it reconfirmed many of the findings of Phase 1. However, Phase 2 also focused on “the dealership of the future.” It outlined the…
Read More
Iowa Supreme Court Defines “Oppression:” Lessons for Closely Held Corporations—Including Auto Dealers
Real Estate
Under Iowa law, a court can order the dissolution of a corporation if the minority shareholder can prove oppression. If the company dissolves, the minority shareholder will receive their appropriate share of the company’s assets. In addition, the I…
Read More
Two-Tier Pricing Hidden by Incentives
Real Estate
The Program:
Over the last decade, manufacturers have attempted to standardize each customer’s buying experience by requiring consistent brand imaging for dealerships. Thanks to favorable franchise laws in Iowa, manufacturers generally can…
Read More
Hard Market Creates Insurance Concerns
Real Estate
Due in large part to the many natural disasters in the past several years, the insurance industry has shifted from a soft market to a hard market. Generally, a soft market provides wider coverage, lower premiums, and lower credit standards. Today’s…
Read More
Classic Puffery or Illegal Misrepresentation?
Trusts/Estates/Probate
Puffery: advertising copy that indulges in subjective exaggeration in its descriptions of a product or service, such as “an outstanding piece of luggage.” Puffery is always a matter of opinion on the part of the advertiser and often will use …
Read More
NADA Urges Dealerships to Get a Lawyer: FTC’s “Operation Steer Clear” is a Wake-Up Call for Auto Dealership Advertising
Trusts/Estates/Probate
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) was established to be a watchdog against businesses that may not have consumer-friendly business practices. In particular, it attempts to corral businesses that may not be entirely truthful or are misleading the ave…
Read More
License To Sell – Quick Facts about Licensure in Iowa
Trusts/Estates/Probate
Every automotive dealership in Iowa is required to be licensed by the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT). Anyone that sells more than six (6) motor vehicles within twelve (12) months may be presumed to be engaged in the business and should be li…
Read More
Defining Good Faith in Iowa Automotive Franchise Law
Trusts/Estates/Probate
In 2010, the Iowa legislature passed S.F. 2234, which added a new section to the Iowa Motor Vehicle Franchisers law (Iowa Code § 322A.18) (the “Act”) regarding a duty of good faith. The new section says: “A franchise imposes on the party a dut…
Read More
Attention Business Owners: You May be Eligible for the New Iowa Tax Credit!
Trusts/Estates/Probate
The Iowa legislature recently enacted the Business Property Tax Credit. The credit will allow commercial-property owners to cut down on the property taxes in 2013 that will be payable in the fall of 2014 or the spring of 2015. This credit will apply …
Read More
Factory Facilities Programs: NADA Report Phase 2 in Summary
Trusts/Estates/Probate
NADA recently completed its research project regarding factory facilities programs, and, using a case study approach, it reconfirmed many of the findings of Phase 1. However, Phase 2 also focused on “the dealership of the future.” It outlined the…
Read More
Iowa Supreme Court Defines “Oppression:” Lessons for Closely Held Corporations—Including Auto Dealers
Trusts/Estates/Probate
Under Iowa law, a court can order the dissolution of a corporation if the minority shareholder can prove oppression. If the company dissolves, the minority shareholder will receive their appropriate share of the company’s assets. In addition, the I…
Read More
Two-Tier Pricing Hidden by Incentives
Trusts/Estates/Probate
The Program:
Over the last decade, manufacturers have attempted to standardize each customer’s buying experience by requiring consistent brand imaging for dealerships. Thanks to favorable franchise laws in Iowa, manufacturers generally can…
Read More
Hard Market Creates Insurance Concerns
Trusts/Estates/Probate
Due in large part to the many natural disasters in the past several years, the insurance industry has shifted from a soft market to a hard market. Generally, a soft market provides wider coverage, lower premiums, and lower credit standards. Today’s…
Read More
Classic Puffery or Illegal Misrepresentation?
Uncategorized
Puffery: advertising copy that indulges in subjective exaggeration in its descriptions of a product or service, such as “an outstanding piece of luggage.” Puffery is always a matter of opinion on the part of the advertiser and often will use …
Read More
NADA Urges Dealerships to Get a Lawyer: FTC’s “Operation Steer Clear” is a Wake-Up Call for Auto Dealership Advertising
Uncategorized
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) was established to be a watchdog against businesses that may not have consumer-friendly business practices. In particular, it attempts to corral businesses that may not be entirely truthful or are misleading the ave…
Read More
License To Sell – Quick Facts about Licensure in Iowa
Uncategorized
Every automotive dealership in Iowa is required to be licensed by the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT). Anyone that sells more than six (6) motor vehicles within twelve (12) months may be presumed to be engaged in the business and should be li…
Read More
Defining Good Faith in Iowa Automotive Franchise Law
Uncategorized
In 2010, the Iowa legislature passed S.F. 2234, which added a new section to the Iowa Motor Vehicle Franchisers law (Iowa Code § 322A.18) (the “Act”) regarding a duty of good faith. The new section says: “A franchise imposes on the party a dut…
Read More
Attention Business Owners: You May be Eligible for the New Iowa Tax Credit!
Uncategorized
The Iowa legislature recently enacted the Business Property Tax Credit. The credit will allow commercial-property owners to cut down on the property taxes in 2013 that will be payable in the fall of 2014 or the spring of 2015. This credit will apply …
Read More
Factory Facilities Programs: NADA Report Phase 2 in Summary
Uncategorized
NADA recently completed its research project regarding factory facilities programs, and, using a case study approach, it reconfirmed many of the findings of Phase 1. However, Phase 2 also focused on “the dealership of the future.” It outlined the…
Read More
Iowa Supreme Court Defines “Oppression:” Lessons for Closely Held Corporations—Including Auto Dealers
Uncategorized
Under Iowa law, a court can order the dissolution of a corporation if the minority shareholder can prove oppression. If the company dissolves, the minority shareholder will receive their appropriate share of the company’s assets. In addition, the I…
Read More
Two-Tier Pricing Hidden by Incentives
Uncategorized
The Program:
Over the last decade, manufacturers have attempted to standardize each customer’s buying experience by requiring consistent brand imaging for dealerships. Thanks to favorable franchise laws in Iowa, manufacturers generally can…
Read More
Hard Market Creates Insurance Concerns
Uncategorized
Due in large part to the many natural disasters in the past several years, the insurance industry has shifted from a soft market to a hard market. Generally, a soft market provides wider coverage, lower premiums, and lower credit standards. Today’s…
Read More
