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While often overlooked, musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are common construction industry injuries that can result from tasks that are performed with poor posture, without break, or involve heavy loads. According to […]

Any construction work environment can be hazardous. When thinking about hazards, it’s usually the big things that catch our attention: unprotected trenches, electrocutions, falls. However, there are other ways for

Disputes are common in the construction industry and can occur with any parties involved in the project including owners, suppliers, subcontractors, and employees. Litigation is complex. If you’re a contractor

Contractors pay for insurance and expect certain services from their insurance companies in return, especially payment for valid claims. Sometimes insurers don’t act fairly and instead of protecting you, they

In parts one and two of this three-part series, a Jacksonville construction lawyer from Cotney Construction Law discussed the importance of protecting intellectual property in the construction industry. First, we

Contractors in the construction industry spend years developing strategies to help expedite construction and maximize profits, so it’s unlawful for another contractor to attempt to copy these ideas. Similarly, an

Intellectual property holds tremendous value in the construction industry. There are many forms of intellectual property, all of which can be protected under various laws. Whether it’s a trademark, patent,

Ghosting incidents have steadily increased over the last decade. This unprofessional act impacts all industries from offices to construction sites. As experienced Naples contractor attorneys, we know that sudden job

The fallout of a worker “ghosting” their employer can be immense. In construction, not only do workers that walk off the job result in the rest of the workforce needing

In this six-part article, the attorneys at Cotney Attorneys & Consultants are discussing situations when a worker quits showing up to work without any notice. In parts one, two, and