LARSON & GASTON, LLP

In 2025, M&A activity is expected to surge as investors reposition their portfolios. Selling your business isn’t just a transaction — it’s the culmination of years of passion and hard work. Secure your legacy with experienced legal counsel who can help you maximize your sale. #BusinessSale #MergersAndAcquisitions #LegalExpertise

?? Trucking Market Update: Green Shoots Emerging in 2025! The U.S. trucking market is showing signs of recovery and potential growth. Key highlights: - Tender Reject Rates are hovering around 7.11% nationally, signaling tightening capacity - Inventory dynamics suggest potential freight movement opportunities in early 2025 - Spot and contract rate spreads are tightening, which could drive spot rates higher We're cautiously optimistic! The trucking industry is navigating challenges and positioning for gradual improvement. Read about it here: https://lnkd.in/eFCvWuUX #trucking #transportationlaw #trucking2025

?? BOI reporting is back... again. ?? If you’re confused, you’re not alone. The BOI reporting requirements have been a regulatory rollercoaster, and guess what? They’re back in effect — again under the Corporate Transparency Act. ?? New Deadline: Most reporting companies now have until March 21, 2025 to file. FinCEN might tweak it again, so stay tuned. In the meantime, check the latest updates and file your BOI report here: https://fincen.gov/boi #SmallBusiness #BOIReporting #BusinessLaw #CorporateLaw #Compliance

?? Important California Labor Law Update California has eliminated subminimum wage for workers with disabilities. As of January 1, 2025, all employees must be paid at least minimum wage. This landmark change promotes equal rights and fair compensation for all workers. Employers must ensure their pay practices comply with the new law to avoid: - Legal liability - Potential lawsuits - Damage to company reputation - Labor violations and penalties Need to learn more? Read the full legislation: https://lnkd.in/g-8zKnxZ #DisabilityRights #FairWages #CaliforniaLaw #EmploymentLaw #WorkplaceEquality

A business is often most vulnerable during a merger and acquisition deal ??. With potentially confidential information being shared ?? and your company under intense scrutiny ??, it's crucial to ensure that your business is protected. Here are some ways to achieve that: https://lnkd.in/grHFuJtb #mergers #acquisitions #businesslaw

Are you compliant with expense reimbursement laws? Missing these reimbursements might be illegal under California Labor Code Section 2802. Here's what businesses are required by law to cover for their employees (in-office or at home): https://lnkd.in/gFzScHBc #CaliforniaLaw #BusinessCompliance #RemoteWork #EmployeeRights

?? Developing news! A task force from the Federal Carrier Safety Administration is recommending that Congress ban truck lease-purchase plans. ???? The task force claims these arrangements lead to fraud, exploit drivers, reduce the number of truck drivers, and pose an overall threat to the safety of the national transportation system. ????? Motor Carriers believe that these arrangement allow more drivers to access newer, safer and less polluting trucks than the individual drivers could do on their own. Whether will Congress act on the task force recommendation is unclear. Learn more about their recommendations here: https://lnkd.in/gXmV_hga ???? #transportationlaw #trucking

Last week, President Trump dismissed Jennifer Abruzzo, the General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board. This decision marks the beginning of a shifting employment legal landscape that will impact both employers and employees. To learn more about the president's actions, read here: https://lnkd.in/gcymzjwf #employmentlaw

? Here are some of the biggest compliance challenges we're seeing when managing remote worker hours: - Irregular work hours - Missed meal breaks - Overtime tracking - Off-the-clock work Remember: California's strict meal and rest break laws still apply to remote workers. Here's a list of possible solutions to solve this problem: https://lnkd.in/gFzScHBc #CaliforniaEmployer #WageAndHour #RemoteWorkforce #HRCompliance

Former Representative Sean Duffy was voted to serve as the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation on 1/28 ???. His vote had strong bipartisan backing due to his qualifications and experience ??. We're eager to see how he impacts the transportation industry. #transportation #trucking #transportationlaw https://lnkd.in/gMzpT2pX