Business

Business owners often have a trusted lawyer whom they turn to for legal advice. This lawyer can be a true asset when needing to defend against or pursue a claim. […]

As we reach the end of April, contractors operating out of Tennessee are wondering how much longer the various stay-at-home orders throughout the state will remain in effect. Just this

At Cotney Attorneys & Consultants, we often advocate that contractors try to resolve disputes without resorting to litigation. The reason being that litigation can be incredibly costly and time-consuming for

Our team has written at length about force majeure contract clauses. These essential contract clauses can provide contractors with needed relief in the event of an unforeseen circumstance, such as

An experience modifier rate (EMR) is a crucial safety metric for companies in the construction industry that uses the previous cost of injuries in the history of the company as

Virtually every aspect of construction has suffered as a result of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Employee absenteeism is climbing. The global supply chain is struggling. And employers are fighting to

At Cotney Attorneys & Consultants, we regularly advise contractors to watch out for the most common legal issues in the construction industry, issues like delays, labor and material shortages, payment

Over the past month, contractors have been looking through their contracts for what are known as force majeure contract clauses. These clauses excuse performance in the event of an “act

With the passing of local and state stay-at-home orders, construction services have been deemed essential across Florida, under one condition: construction crews abide by certain safety standards. Among these standards

With a stay-at-home order in effect across Florida, with the exception of essential businesses, all businesses in the Sunshine State are required to shift their operations to remote work. Even