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Contracts are the backbone of transactions, partnerships, and service agreements. However, the importance of thoroughly reviewing these contracts is often underestimated. Failing to review contracts can expose businesses to significant risks that can result in financial losses, legal troubles, and damaged reputations. Here, we delve into the key risks of not reviewing contracts and why due diligence is essential.

For most employers, the I-9 form is one of many documents that are given to a new-hire at the start of employment. A=er the form is completed, it is not uncommon to s>ck 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 Administra>on’s focus on immigra>on, this is a good opportunity for employers to review their I-9 prac>ce...

Security Engineers Inc. to Pay $1.6 Million to Settle Discrimination Lawsuit

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.

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.