As the nation emerges from the pandemic, clients face the double-whammy of delayed resolution of existing disputes (thanks to court shutdowns) and increased litigation activity across the board. The third quarter of 2020 saw...more
4/2/2021
/ Biometric Information ,
Biometric Information Privacy Act ,
Business Interruption ,
Commercial Bankruptcy ,
Commercial Litigation ,
Commercial Tenants ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Data Privacy ,
Insurance Litigation ,
Landlords ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
Uniform Commercial Code (UCC)
Like so many other businesses, auto dealers sought and received loans from the Small Business Administration’s (“SBA”) Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”). The COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting state and local shut down...more
The White House recently issued guidelines for “Opening Up America Again” in anticipation that the COVID-19 pandemic may soon begin to recede, at least in some areas of the country. These guidelines recommend that state...more
4/28/2020
/ Automotive Industry ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Essential Functions ,
Non-Essential Businesses ,
Re-Opening Guidelines ,
Retailers ,
Return-to-Work Agreements ,
Screening Procedures ,
State and Local Government ,
Virus Testing ,
Workplace Safety
Seyfarth Synopsis: As OEMs confront the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on an already changing automotive industry, one significant issue will be the inevitable financial challenges that many dealers will face. Financially...more
Franchise systems around the country are confronting unprecedented challenges and business disruptions from the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). ...more
Seyfarth Synopsis: At the beginning of 2020, industry pundits predicted only a moderate decline in auto sales for the year. Those “moderate decline” predictions took a sharp turn on Wednesday, with Morgan Stanley slashing its...more
3/17/2020
/ Automotive Industry ,
Car Dealerships ,
China ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Crisis Management ,
Economic Downturn ,
Goods or Services ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Internet Retailers ,
OEM ,
Policies and Procedures ,
Public Health ,
Retail Market ,
Suppliers ,
Supply Chain