OSHA’s publication in the Federal Register on November 9, 2018, stated that the new requirements for crane operator certification took effect on December 10, 2018, and the requirements for employers to […]
OSHA Updates Final Crane Operator Ruling Read Post »
A new year means it’s once again time to dust off the corporate records book, file your annual reports with the state of Florida and evaluate whether your business is
File Your Annual Reports by May 1 Read Post »
In CB Contractors, LLC v. Allens Steel Products, Inc., 2018 WL 6579215 (Fla. 5th DCA 2018), Florida’s Fifth District Court of Appeal held that only a “portion” of the indemnity
Indemnity Provisions Upheld Despite Lack of Monetary Limitation Read Post »
Mechanic’s liens are an important tool for helping contractors get paid for their hard work. Nobody wants to get snubbed by a contractor, but contractors feel a certain level of
Was Your Mechanic’s Lien Rejected? Here are Your Options Read Post »
In part one of this two-part series, a Jacksonville construction lawyer from Cotney Attorneys & Consultants discussed three pieces of vital information for every construction contract: Time frame Pricing, pricing
Vital Information for Your Construction Contract Part 2 Read Post »
You would never knowingly enter into a disadvantageous contract. Once you sign your name on the dotted line, you’re responsible for ensuring that every part of the contract between you
Vital Information for Your Construction Contract Part 1 Read Post »
When comparing the composition of the construction industry to the human body, construction workers and subcontractors would account for the bones, muscles, and non-vital organs. On the other hand, contractors
Why Legal Representation is Important for Construction Contracts in Nashville Read Post »
Due to the recent government shutdown, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) Final Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Annual Adjustment for 2019 Final Rule has been delayed. Despite this, the DOL
DOL Releases Unofficial Maximum OSHA Penalties for 2019 Read Post »
Last summer, the Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB), proposed a specialty residential roofing rule to allow workers, without commercial roofing experience, the opportunity to obtain a license to perform certain
FRSA Victory in CILB Proposal Read Post »
When a natural disaster comes ripping through your city, the number of available construction contracts typically increases by a considerable margin. Property owners, whether residential or commercial, want to ensure
Natural Disasters and the Demand for Contractors Read Post »
