Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly changing how employers evaluate job applicants and existing employees. From reviewing resumes and employment histories to analyzing background information and identifying potential risks, AI can
New Legislation Would Require Employers to Disclose AI Screening Read Post »
Granule loss has become an increasingly common concern among roofing contractors, particularly with shingles manufactured and installed following the COVID-19 pandemic. Contractors have reported instances of excessive granule shedding on
Background: Granule Loss on Asphalt Shingles Read Post »
Venegas v. Homan, No. 1:25-cv-00397-JB-N (S.D. Ala. Sept. 21, 2026). Facts: Leonardo Garcia Venegas, a U.S. citizen employed in residential construction in Alabama, filed a lawsuit challenging federal immigration enforcement
Federal Court Limits Immigration Raids at Construction Sites Read Post »
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has finalized significant changes to its Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program, affecting contractors that participate in federally assisted transportation projects. The final rule, effective
Major Changes to Federal DBE Requirements Read Post »
OSHA has renewed its National Emphasis Program (NEP) targeting warehousing and distribution center operations, signaling that employers in these industries should expect continued scrutiny of workplace safety practices. The revised
OSHA Renews National Emphasis Program for Warehousing and Distribution Centers Read Post »
Background When a defect or water intrusion is alleged, owners and consultants often demand testing, core cuts, probes, tear-offs, or other destructive investigation before anyone knows whether the contractor’s work
Testing and Destructive Investigation Allocation Provision Read Post »
Case: Suquilanda v. Skyway Roofing, Inc., SJC-13878 (Mass. Aug. 17, 2026). Facts: A roofer employed by subcontractor MBT Construction Corp. fell from a roof while replacing shingles at Jiminy Peak
General Contractor Owed No Safety Duty to Subcontractor’s Injured Roofer Read Post »
On August 18, 2026, the D.C. Circuit unanimously upheld EPA’s designation of PFOA and PFOS as “hazardous substances” under CERCLA in Chamber of Commerce v. EPA. The ruling allows EPA
Court Upholds EPA PFAS Designation Read Post »
State and Federal Regulatory Changes Recent Tariffs Increase Construction Costs and Contract Risk Recent federal tariffs continue to increase material costs and pricing uncertainty for the construction industry. Tariffs on
THE COTNEY BRIEF | Construction Law Simplified August 2026 Read Post »
Community opposition has become a material risk for many large construction projects. Data centers, manufacturing plants, multifamily developments and major infrastructure projects increasingly face public concerns regarding traffic, environmental impacts
Community Opposition Is Becoming a Construction Risk Read Post »
