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Exit Planning: Consider All Your Options
For many business owners, the idea of eventually exiting their business means selling the company to a third-party buyer, collecting the proceeds, and retiri...
The 4% Rule and Exit Planning: Will Your Business Sale Fund the Retirement You Want?
For many business owners, their business is their largest asset and a substantial portion of both their current income and future retirement plan. That makes...
Providing Specialized Transportation Under an IEP
National School Bus Safety Week is coming up on October 19-23, 2026, so now is the perfect time for transportation contractors to refresh on topics relating ...
Accommodations for Drivers and Aides
Transportation contractors are tasked with the duty to get students to school safely. It is not uncommon for a transportation contractor to discover, either ...
Buying a Business in Pennsylvania? Don’t Overlook Bulk Sales Tax Clearances
When purchasing a business in Pennsylvania, buyers naturally focus on the purchase price, financing, due diligence, and the assets they are acquiring. One le...
Parent Complaints About Drivers and Aides: Investigation and Response
The first weeks of school often bring complaints as students, drivers, aides, and school personnel adjust to new routes and schedules. A parent may report un...
Drug and Alcohol Policies: Best Practices
As we approach the end of the 2025-2026 school year, school bus contractors are already making plans for work that must be completed over the summer months i...
Understanding “Working Capital” in a Buy/Sell Transaction
“Working Capital” is an important part of business buy/sell transactions, but it is not a term commonly used or known by most business owners. Working capita...
Effective State Advocacy – Gearing Up For PSBA Legislative Day
On March 24, 2026, RC Kelly Law will participate in the Pennsylvania School Bus Association’s (PSBA’s) annual Legislative Day at the Capitol in Harrisburg, P...
Diesel-Powered Vehicle Idling Laws
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...
Executive Order on Marijuana Reclassification
On December 18, 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order 14370 on expanding medical marijuana and cannabidiol (CBD) research. The Executive Order notes t...
End of Year Legal Considerations for your Business
As the end of the year approaches, there are several legal considerations and tasks that businesses should address. Here are some end-of-the-year to-do items...