A difficult subcontractor can delay work, refuse to cooperate, and cause serious defects on a construction project. Anticipating and mitigating the damage caused by a difficult subcontractor can be the
How to Deal with a Difficult Subcontractor Part 2 Read Post »
Having a difficult subcontractor on the jobsite can be problematic for an entire construction project. The mistakes they make and goals they don’t achieve can create a ripple effect that
How to Deal with a Difficult Subcontractor Part 1 Read Post »
In part one of this two-part series, a Nashville construction dispute lawyer from Cotney Construction Law discussed how “bonding off” a mechanics lien works and detailed the various parties that
Should You Bond Off a Lien Claim on Your Project? Part 2 Read Post »
When an owner refuses to pay you for the work you’ve contributed to a project, it can create a sensitive situation for all parties involved. First and foremost, you don’t
What Is “Bonding Off” a Mechanics Lien? Read Post »
The mechanics lien is one of the best tools at a contractor’s disposal for dealing with an owner who refuses to pay, but there’s more than one way to obtain
Should You Bond Off a Lien Claim on Your Project? Part 1 Read Post »
At Cotney Construction Law, our attorneys are on the up and up when it comes to the latest construction industry trends. We speak the language of the industry and keep
Horizontal Construction vs. Vertical Construction Part 2 Read Post »
Some experts are predicting that the United States economy is approaching its first bonafide recession in over 10 years. Construction professionals, particularly contractors, are focusing on how to stay afloat
Horizontal Construction vs. Vertical Construction Part 1 Read Post »
Contractors and subcontractors who work on publicly funded projects must be cognizant of the wage equality laws established in the Davis-Bacon Act. As the flagship piece of prevailing wage legislation
Everything You Need to Know About the Davis-Bacon Act Read Post »
Our Colorado attorneys, Danielle Maya and Dillon Fulcher, obtained a complete dismissal on summary judgment for one of our clients in a multi-million-dollar construction defect case. The owner complained of
Summary Judgement Victory from CCL Read Post »
In 2016, OSHA issued an anti-retaliation provision prohibiting employers from retaliating against employees for reporting workplace injuries. Since then, employers within the construction industry have been hesitant to implement safety
OSHA’s Clarification on Safety Incentive Programs & Post-Incident Drug Testing Read Post »
