Auctioneers, sellers, and bidders/buyers have to be more careful. In this regard, there are [maybe] some firearms, equipment, or jewelry...

We would suggest every auctioneer has an escrow account (sometimes called a special account or trust account) for other people’s money —...

Some states and some courts have adopted the Restatement (Second) of Torts § 551 (1965) and as such § 551. Liability For Nondisclosure. ...

Forbes magazine has an excellent article concerning although about keeping employees: https://www.forbes.com/sites/shephyken/2018/02/25/...

Do I think most auctioneers are lairs? Do I think to be a “professional” auctioneer, one must lie? I do not. Further, I believe very...

That previous writing is here: https://mikebrandlyauctioneer.wordpress.com/2012/06/23/auctioneer-trust-accounts/. Today, we look at my...

https://mikebrandlyauctioneer.wordpress.com/2016/09/05/tax-issues-at-a-benefit-auction/ Our analysis today involves when the auctioneer...

In more modern times, and certainly in most auctioneer-license states, auctioneers endeavor (or are required) to enter into a written...

This news release was widely publicized and it’s an easy read — this comradeship benefits both parties and helps all buyers and sellers —...

Kurt recently wrote about auctioneers entering into contracts with sellers, where the sellers want to sign the contract for auction, but...

He is to meet with Mary and Richard Gaines about selling Mary’s late mother’s real and personal property at auction. Upon arriving, Jim...

This is my sixth “aberrant auction law” find, and numbered as such. When I find more, I’ll attempt to number sequentially, although I...