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Breach of Contract Motion to Dismiss Manufacturers

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Court Relies on Contractual Terms to Dismiss Dealership Suit Against Auto Manufacturer

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Decozen Chrysler Jeep Corp. (“Decozen”), a New Jersey-based automobile dealership, filed a lawsuit against Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, LLC (“FCA”), in U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey alleging that FCA...more

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California Federal District Court Dismisses Distributor’s Oral Contract Claims Under Statute of Frauds

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A federal court in California recently granted a manufacturer’s motion to dismiss a distributor’s oral contract claims, but declined to dismiss claims for promissory estoppel and unjust enrichment. Cosmonova, LLC v. BioFilm,...more

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Texas Federal Court Denies Manufacturer’s Motion to Dismiss Complaint Challenging Termination of Dealer Agreements

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A federal court in Texas denied a manufacturer’s motion to dismiss its dealers’ claims of wrongful termination and breach of contract. Cooper Equip. Co. v. Hitachi Constr. Mach. Americas, Inc., 2024 WL 4467536 (W.D. Tex. Oct....more

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The Franchise Memorandum - Issue # 260

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Welcome to The Franchise Memorandum by Lathrop GPM, formerly known as The GPMemorandum. Periodically, The Franchise Memorandum focuses on topics primarily of interest to companies that use distributors and dealers rather than...more

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Divorce Tips: How to Avoid Getting Your New Channel Partners Sued

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Leaving behind an underperforming dealer or distributor relationship for a new one can be exciting for manufacturers and suppliers. It’s always a good feeling to get a part of the business turned around and headed in the...more

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