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Among its numerous relief efforts, the $2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act is designed to provide relief to small businesses that are struggling during this difficult […]

Although the stay-at-home order issued in the state of Florida generally sees construction as an essential service, local governments are allowed to adopt stricter requirements than those in the order.

Here at Cotney Attorneys & Consultants, we’ve been advising construction professionals to do everything they can to protect their businesses during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak. Among other recommendations, we’ve

As you well know, the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is having an incredible impact on construction, especially on small businesses within the industry. While larger construction companies are better equipped

As of 12:01am on April 3, 2020, residents of Florida have been issued a statewide, 30-day stay-at-home order for the state of Florida. Although many businesses will be closing their

Florida residents are being ordered to stay at home for the next 30 days. This order will go into effect on April 3, 2020 at 12:01am.  Governor Ron DeSantis announced

The Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) reported 220 total crane-related fatalities from 2011 to 2015 with 42 percent of the fatalities taking place in the construction industry. Over half

Control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) consistently ranks in the top 10 most frequently cited standards by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) annually. Of the 4,779 worker fatalities in

As of the time of this writing, the Washington Post reports that construction “has been deemed critical or essential in at least 16 states with business-closure orders.” Contractors in these