Can auctions be irritating?
Our question today is: Can auctions be irritating? I’ve held they can be, but when a fellow auctioneer tells me …
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The Supreme Court of the United States & auctioneers
I’ve seen reference to the Supreme Court of the United States (the Court) and “common law” rulings, and that decisions …
Auctioneers and attorney opinions
The last number I could find (2018) noted there were 1,338,678 licensed practicing lawyers in the 50 states, Washington, D.C., …
Auctioneers and case law
Auctioneers (along with the public) are regulated by law here in the United States. Where does that law come from? …
Magical auctioneer disclaimers
Yes, I used the term “magical disclaimers” where I suggested live auctioneers aren’t likely secure from potential (or actual) liability in regard …
Only some Constitutional rights?
I try to never venture outside of auction-related topics on this blog. I decided this subject was important, and did …
Auctions, non-refundable deposits
A bidder registers for an auction, with a required $5,000 deposit. He is deemed the high bidder and that $5,000 …
Auctioneer immunity?
Is there such a thing as “auctioneer immunity?” I can’t find a reference to any federal or state law, but …
Weren’t we all supposed to be doing online auctions?
I’ve heard it for nearly 20 years … “You’re doing live auctions? You need to move to online-only — lots …
Online-only and absolutely essential
Sandy Schwartz, head of Cox Automotive, Manheim’s owner, recently said — in part — Essential to online-auction success are “absolutely …
You’ve got to be kidding me?
I wasn’t sure what I was reading. Surely I misunderstood? We’re making buying at auction easier, aren’t we? Or are …
Auctioneers individual rights vs any one else’s
Auctioneers are generally very conservative. Auctioneers are generally rigid individualists, proclaiming their rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of …
Legal advice without the “the rest of the story …”
“Yes, you can make a right turn there …” was not the best advice for motorists as the interstate had …
So is it time to reopen?
Auctioneers all over the United States have had their businesses affected by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) — some live auctions have …
… and you’re not doing it online for what reason?
I’ll continue to ask this when I hear anything like, “I don’t know how we’re going to keep bidders 6′ …
Auctioneers “Can too …” defenses
I was discussing an auctioneer’s question the other day and I told him, “You can’t do that.” His reply? “I …
Auctions, fairness and equity
Stambovsky v. Ackley, 169 A.D.2d 254 (N.Y. App. Div. 1991) was a case in New York where the seller of …
Title transfers on, “Sold!?”
The default position of the Uniform Commercial Code appears to say that title is transferred at auction upon, “Sold!” It’s …
Auctioneers, claims and insurance
Everyone is “sue-happy?” Sure, that the entire problem; so auctioneers need disclaimers, waivers and assignments … and insurance. Of course, …
The fallacy of tort claims and all these disclaimers
Your attorney has told you that you as an auctioneer need all these disclaimers in your contracts and terms & …
