The “right to repair” laws that Colorado and many other states have implemented were meant to benefit everyone involved with construction. They allow for a dialogue between construction professionals and
Right to Repair Laws in Colorado Part 2 Read Post »
Many owners will jump at the opportunity to file a lawsuit following the discovery of a latent construction defect. In order to curb time-consuming and costly lawsuits from litigious homeowners,
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The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires all employers to maintain accurate records of their employee’s wages, hours worked, and more. As the United States Department of Labor (DOL) ramps
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One of the greatest challenges in the construction industry is managing your finances to keep your current projects rolling smoothly while you invest in the next job. Whether you’re a
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As 2020 approaches, contractors who bid on government construction contracts should consult a construction attorney in Brentwood, TN, for assistance with maintaining compliance with Executive Order 13693. EO 13693 calls
An Overview of Executive Order 13693 Read Post »
In part one of this two-part series, the Knoxville construction attorneys at Cotney Construction Law discussed two important federal labor laws, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and Davis-Bacon Act
Are You Familiar with These Federal Labor Laws? Part 2 Read Post »
The United States Department of Labor (DOL) is cracking down on contractors who fail to comply with labor laws related to minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor standards.
Are You Familiar with These Federal Labor Laws? Part 1 Read Post »
Bankruptcy can be a like a brick wall separating contractors and suppliers from payments on the work and materials they faithfully provided. Fortunately, there is a way that payments can
How to Secure Payment When There Is Bankruptcy on a Construction Project Part 3 Read Post »
Bankruptcy on a construction project is never an isolated incident. It is an unfortunate turn of events that can impact the lives of everyone attached to a project. In this
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Bankruptcy is an unfortunate reality of a construction industry that is so heavily influenced by the fluctuating national economy. Sooner or later, a contractor may very well be faced with
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