Automotive

The manufacture and sale of automobiles gives rise to many legal issues. Our automotive industry team has extensive experience dealing with the special problems facing individuals and companies involved in automotive retail trades. Our mission: to ensure that BSW clients — which include dealers, statewide trade associations and related entities — receive timely, accurate and cost-effective advice with the full benefit of our institutional experience.

Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson serves as General Counsel to the Louisiana Automobile Dealers Association (LADA) and are active in a legislative program on behalf of Louisiana's franchised dealers. We partner with the dealers in Louisiana on all franchise and general business issues. While LADA "speaks" for the dealers of Louisiana, the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) is the voice on national legislation and regulatory matters, and also has a strong national political action committee to further support national issues affecting franchised dealers. Members of our Automotive Industry team are active in NADA, as well. We work to monitor the ever-changing status of governmental regulations, especially in the areas including titles, taxes, leasing, insurance, and dealer licensing, just to name a few.

Publications:

“Is the LMVC the Exclusive Jurisdiction to Hear Dealer Complaints with Their OEM's?”
May 2021

“Families First Coronavirus Response Act Summary--Employer Provisions”
March 2020

“It's Time to Dust-off the "Force Majeure" Clause in your Contract”
March 2020

“Critical Issues When Selling a Dealership”
March 2019

“Critical Issues When Purchasing a Dealership”
March 2019

“Auto Update: Business Succession Planning”
July 2017

“Outsiders Beware of Louisiana Law on Non-Compete Agreements”
February 2014

“Confirming Settlement of a Lemon Law Claim”
September 2013

“Crowdfunding: A New Opportunity to Raise Business Capital”
August 2012