Today our team presented Legal Update Session - "Covering Your Bases: Safeguarding Special Needs Transportation for Contractors" at the National School Transportation Association 2026 Midwinter Meeting.
We love attending school transportation conferences and events where meaningful conversations, shared expertise, and continued education help strengthen the entire industry.
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Once again, marijuana is in the spotlight. On December 18, 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order 14370 on expanding medical marijuana and cannabidiol (CBD) research, with the goal of rescheduling marijuana from a Schedule I drug to a Schedule III drug. Some may recall that the Biden Administration began taking similar steps in 2024. Continue reading for a brief discussion on the recent history of marijuana reclassification, what Executive Order 14370 accomplishes, and what considerations ...
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup is coming to North America this summer. Notably, 6 matches will be held at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA, with the first on June 14, 2026 and the last on July 4, 2026. MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ will also hold eight matches, the first on June 13, 2026 and the last with the World Cup final on July 19, 2026.
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In the throes of winter, school bus drivers often idle their buses to keep the bus warm. But, contractors should keep in mind laws and regulations that limit the amount of time that diesel vehicles can idle. In Pennsylvania, the Diesel-Powered Motor Vehicle Idling Act (the “Act”) generally restrict owners of diesel-powered motor vehicles greater than 10,000 pounds from running the diesel engine for more than five (5) minutes within any sixty (60) minute period. 35 P.S. §4603(a). But, there are...
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It’s the start of the new year, and for many contractors this means it is the start of the transportation contract bidding and renewal season. During this period, many contractors often seek clarity on legal requirements regarding school district Request for Proposals (RFPs), and the obligations of contractors responding to such RFPs.
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Many employers pay their salaried employees an annual salary amount that is paid in twenty-six biweekly installments over the course of each year, most often with payday on a Friday. But if the first Friday payday in 2026 is January 2nd, the last bi-weekly payday in 2026 will be Thursday December 31st, because Friday January 1, 2027 is a bank holiday and banks are closed. Most employers pay employees a day early if banks are closed on a Friday payday. As a result, there will be twenty-seven payd...
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Employee performance management is not just about managing when problems arise, as discussed last month. Performance management also includes managing opportunities to retain employees. Employers should explore a collection of approaches to maintain a good work environment and to keep employees engaged and motivated.
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