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Two recent confirmations by the U.S. Senate could significantly reshape how the Department of Labor and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission interpret and enforce federal workplace laws. With new leadership,...

Perverse incentives across departments are pushing trucking companies toward higher risk — and bigger liability exposure.  Each department operates with conflicting goals that prioritize revenue over risk management, creating systematic...

Maryland Securities Commissioner Melanie Senter Lubin announced recently that the state will implement a new franchise renewal “Fast-Track Program” launching Jan. 1 and aimed at expediting registration of eligible franchise...

Predatory towing claims can drain your budget fast. When your truck needs towing, every hour counts — and storage fees pile up quickly.  Towing disputes often escalate into expensive legal...

For years, the franchise community has worked to change what it perceives to be a problematic joint employer standard – to no avail.  But as franchise professionals and industry lobbyists...

Predatory towing companies are hitting trucking operators with excessive bills worth tens of thousands of dollars, leveraging vehicle seizures to force payment. The Big Picture Most towing companies provide essential...

Why It Matters Too many trucking companies are getting burned by generalist attorneys who learn on your dime.  By the Numbers The problem: Most insurers treat all attorneys as interchangeable,...

The new law known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) makes numerous changes to the Internal Revenue Code that affect taxes in many categories. This article addresses changes...

A significant development for companies facing potential liability The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania (EDPA) last week announced a new corporate transparency initiative designed to “incentivize...

Well-meaning but overzealous managers can sink your case from the very beginning. They need to be trained on the importance of their finite role.  Why It Matters Managers often jump...