On April 12, 2023, the Colorado legislature passed the Consumer Right to Repair Agriculture Equipment Act (the “Act”). Under the Act, manufacturers of “agricultural equipment” will be required to provide independent repair...more
Dealers throughout the United States are riding a wave of dealer-friendly laws. Many of these statutes are to be expected, given a state’s economic priorities: Iowa’s laws predictably protect farm equipment dealers;...more
Equipment manufacturers are generally well aware of the onerous and often expensive equipment repurchase obligations they incur when terminating or non-renewing a dealer. But at least these repurchase obligations make some...more