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Potential Marijuana Reclassification in 2026
Once again, marijuana is in the spotlight. On December 18, 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order 14370 on expanding medical marijuana and cannabidiol ...
Transportation Opportunities for FIFA World Cup
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 firs...
How to Handle Twenty-Seven Pay Periods in 2026
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...
Non-Domiciled CDL Update
Everyone knows that immigration has been a top priority for the Trump Administration. Recent developments out of Washington D.C. signify a tightening of fede...
New FMCSA Rule on Non-Domiciled CDLs
Everyone knows that immigration has been a top priority for the Trump Administration. Recent developments out of Washington D.C. signify a tightening of fede...
I Hadn’t Thought of That … Student Discipline Strategies for the New School Year
With the start of the new school year, transportation contractors continue to face challenges with student discipline on the school bus. Clear policies and p...
Hiring School Bus Drivers with Non-FMCSA DOT Experience
As a school bus contractor, ensuring that your drivers meet all federal and state safety regulations is one of the most critical parts of your operation. In ...
RC Kelly Law attends the 2025 School Transportation Association of Massachusetts' Annual Convention & Trade Show
RC Kelly Law is excited to attend the 2025 School Transportation Association of Massachusetts's Annual Convention & Trade Show this week!If you are attending...
Legal Focus: The Loper Bright Rule and Statutory Interpretation
As school transportation contractors know, the transportation industry is heavily regulated by federal agencies. For the last forty years, federal agencies a...
Legal Focus: The Motor Carrier Exemption from Overtime Under the FLSA
School bus contractors are no stranger to the requirements to pay overtime. Between the nationwide driver shortage requiring drivers to pick up additional tr...
Legal Focus: FMCSA Extends Under the Hood Exemption for Additional Two Years
On December 2, 2024, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) published an extension of the Under the Hood Exemption (the “Exemption”) in the ...
Legal Focus: Transporting Students from Outside Your School District
As school transportation contractors begin to settle in for the 2024-2025 school year, many are faced with new challenges that were not present in the previo...