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RC Kelly Law is in Washington D.C. this week with the National School Transportation Association, meeting with lawmakers about school bus industry issues. 

Businesses rely on agreements with other businesses to get things done. Your formal and informal agreements with suppliers, service providers, subcontractors, landlords, and others are a critical part of your day to day operations. So businesses should adopt some contract best practices to assure stability and avoid unexpected losses or turmoil. An annual contracts review is a great place to start.

For most employers, the I-9 form is one of many documents that are given to a new-hire at the start of employment. After the form is completed, it is not uncommon to stick the form in the employee’s personnel file and never touch it again. However, there are some circumstances in which an I-9 must be located and updated, or even reviewed as part of an audit. Considering the Trump Administration’s focus on immigration, this is a good opportunity for employers to review their I-9 practices.

As a business broker, you understand that preparing a business for sale is a critical step in ensuring a smooth and profitable transaction. Buyers are looking for clean, organized, and well-managed operations, and any red flags can delay or even derail the sale. That’s where RC Kelly Law Associates can help. Our team of experts specialize in assisting brokers and their clients in getting businesses buyer-ready by addressing the legal, compliance, and operational details that matter most.

As school transportation contractors know, the transportation industry is heavily regulated by federal agencies. For the last forty years, federal agencies and courts interpreting statutes to be administered by a federal agency were guided by the decision in the United States Supreme Court Case, Chevron U.S.A. v. Natural Resources Defense Counsel,, 467 U.S. 837. However, a Supreme Court case from 2024 has shook up this longstanding framework, which could have lasting implications for regulatory ...

Thank you to the School Transportation Association of Massachusetts (STAM) for inviting Matthew Jandrisavitz, Esq. to speak this past week at the 2025 STAM Winter Conference. We love getting the chance to speak with school bus contractors from Massachusetts. Matt also presented "Legal Updates for School Bus Contractors" for attendees. 

School bus contractors are no stranger to the requirements to pay overtime. Between the nationwide driver shortage requiring drivers to pick up additional trips, and other employees putting in extra hours to support the business, overtime can be a substantial component of your school bus operation. Contractors should be aware that, in some instances, school bus contractors may be exempt from paying overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (the “FLSA”). But, there are many considerations tha...