Automotive retailers are facing aggressively pursued claims by thousands of consumers for alleged hidden commission fees paid by lender finance companies, and the issue is set to trouble the sector...
Read moreThe new agency model heralds a significant change to the way in which new vehicles are sold – it bears the moniker of commercial disruptor with some justification. But it is a legal disruptor as...
Read moreWith the UK Supreme Court having found against Mastercard and Visa in the multilateral interchange fee (MIF) litigation, Jonathan Butler, partner at law firm Geldards, is advising automotive retailers...
Read moreAs Lookers announced redundancies of 1500 employees as it enters a restructuring phase, and other groups looking at possible redundancies to cut costs in response to the effects of the Coronavirus...
Read moreThe Government has issued new guidance on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (JRS) detailing cut off dates, arrangements for bringing personnel back into work part-time, how HRMC contribution will...
Read moreThe Government updated its rules on the Job Retention Scheme (JRS), particularly in relation to commission payments. Motor sector legal specialist Geldards has concluded that the term ‘compulsory’...
Read moreThe fine of £134k imposed on Pendragon for failing to disclose in an online advert that a vehicle was ex-rental could set a dangerous precedent that could have sector wide implications, and is...
Read moreCases now coming before the courts under the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations (CPR) are no longer just about what has been said, but also what has not been said. While the category...
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