State and Federal Regulatory Changes New DOT Rule Rewrites DBE Certification Standards for Contractors DOT issued an Interim Final Rule (IFR) that took effect Oct. 3, 2025. It removes the […]
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State and Federal Regulatory Changes New Louisiana Permit and License Requirements With the recent legislative changes in Louisiana (Acts 239 and 422), every residential or commercial roofing and reroofing job
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State and Federal Regulatory Changes 10 Key Tax Changes for Construction Under the One Big Beautiful Bill 1. 100% Bonus Depreciation Now Permanent – You can fully expense eligible equipment
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THE COTNEY BRIEF | Construction Law Simplified Issue 2 · June 2025 | (866) 303-5868 · tcotney@trentcotney.com State and Federal Regulatory Changes DOL hits pause on the 2024 Independent-Contractor
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The guidance below provides compliance‑oriented, rights‑focused measures aimed at reducing the likelihood of pretextual traffic stops and ensuring workers are prepared if U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers make
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THE COTNEY BRIEF | Construction Law Simplified Issue 1 · May 2025 | (866) 303-5868 · tcotney@trentcotney.com Regulatory Changes • Federal Contractor Minimum Wage Rescinded. President Trump revoked the
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If you have read the news lately, you know that President Trump plans to reintroduce tariffs on goods imported from key trading partners. These measures, aimed at addressing economic and
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The Trump White House has promised to crack down on undocumented workers, and that could seriously impact many industries across the country. If you are a business owner, it is
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Recently, the Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division released an updated version of its Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs in Criminal Antitrust Investigations guidance document, commonly known as the Antitrust
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The federal contracting landscape is undergoing significant changes as the Trump administration reinstates, modifies, and rescinds numerous executive orders established during the Biden era. From diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)
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