#regulatory

Mike Brandly, Auctioneer

May 11, 20232 min read

Who should interpret auction licensing law?

There’s an interesting trend underway in the United States … where states and courts are considering (and ruling) that the legislative...

Mike Brandly, Auctioneer

Jul 19, 20223 min read

Auction laws that are vague

I’ve repeatedly held that state and federal legislatures (and relatedly governors/presidents) aren’t terribly good at writing law, which...

Mike Brandly, Auctioneer

Apr 28, 20213 min read

Is this auctioneer licensed?

It’s early morning Saturday and I’m driving to our auction. I stop at a stoplight and glance over at the car in the next lane. I have a...

Mike Brandly, Auctioneer

Dec 23, 20192 min read

Can auctioneers be presumed guilty?

Supreme Court of the United States case Coffin v. United States, 156 U.S. 432 (1895) and numerous subsequent cases has established the...

Mike Brandly, Auctioneer

Nov 21, 20192 min read

Cheaper and easier to work without an auctioneer license?

Some occupational licenses are difficult to obtain. In a few states, a simple manicurist license takes 6 years to secure. Our question...

Mike Brandly, Auctioneer

Oct 29, 20192 min read

Auctioneer license predetermination

I remember telling Frank that it may or may not — depending upon the severity, length of time ago, and other factors. Frank attended...

Mike Brandly, Auctioneer

May 11, 20164 min read

Auctioneer regulation authoritarianism

For instance, you must have a license unless, you must pay consignors by, you must enter into a written contract with, your name must be...

Mike Brandly, Auctioneer

Apr 5, 20162 min read

Sole regulator of auctioneers, auctions

And the other “about one-half” don’t license auctioneers in a comprehensive fashion. In those states which license auctioneers statewide,...

Mike Brandly, Auctioneer

Feb 27, 20152 min read

State auctioneer boards’ liability

They are typically made up of auctioneers with some sort of minimum years experience as such. These boards (or commissions) typically...