Can a business represent itself in the Georgia Magistrate Court? The magistrate court in Georgia handles small claims matters of 15K or less (amongst other matters). In state or superior courts in Georgia, a business must retain counsel; however, [...]
What is Discovery in a Lawsuit? Discovery is the opportunity in litigation to learn facts and gather information from an opposing party or third parties. If a lawsuit gets past its initial stages, the plaintiff and the defendant will go [...]
Have you found yourself ready to serve a defendant with a civil lawsuit in the state of Georgia? In this article, we'll cover how to serve a defendant with a lawsuit and when to hire an attorney to support you in doing so. If you prefer an [...]
If you own a dealership or if you are a vehicle owner yourself, chances are you have heard of emissions testing. This article outlines emissions laws in Georgia, issues that can arise if these laws are neglected, and best practices to protect [...]
What is the difference between sales puffery and material representation? It could be the difference that determines whether you get sued or not for something said during the sales process. It really is a case-by-case issue, but there is a big [...]
Independent Car Inspections in Georgia What is an independent inspection and why it is generally a good practice to allow customers to have one done? Customers may ask to have a vehicle inspected by an independent mechanic. If you are more of [...]
Sometimes after selling a car to a customer, the vehicle needs to undergo an unforeseeable repair. To gain trust and build a relationship with the customer, your dealership offers a loaner so the customer is not without a vehicle while your complete [...]
Temporary tags and dealer tags are two very different things and understanding the difference is key as a car dealer. A world of restrictions come with dealer tags and knowing the risks associated with using them incorrectly can save car dealers [...]
You sold a car as-is and days or weeks later the customer asks you to make some repairs. Should you eat the cost and do the repairs? In this article, we define what goodwill repairs are, the risks associated with them, and why dealers should avoid [...]
At Lefkoff Law, we've seen customers allege that a dealer told them the car wasn't in an accident when in fact it was. This begs the question: where do car dealers get this information? Third-party vehicle history reports from services such as [...]
