James C. McGrath

Recent Amendments to New Hampshire Motor Vehicle Franchise Statute Expand Protections Afforded to Dealers
James C. McGrath, Justin M. O'Sullivan, June 24, 2009
On May 6, 2009, New Hampshire Governor John Lynch signed into law several amendments making the New Hampshire Motor Vehicle Franchise Statute even more pro-dealer. The amendments bring about change in several areas, including termination, market withdrawal, warranty audit and reimbursement, add...

Second Circuit Rules That Automobile Manufacturer's Warranty Reimbursement Obligations Only Triggered upon Specific Request from Dealer
James C. McGrath, Daniel L. Goldberg, Brandon L. Bigelow, Samuel Rowley, February 3, 2009
Resolving a split among the district courts, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit recently held -- in Tom Rice Buick-Pontiac GMC Truck, Inc. v. General Motors Corp., -- F.3d -- , 2008 WL 5387751 (2d Cir. Dec. 29, 2008) -- that an automobile manufacturer's obligation under New...