In December 2018, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced that beginning in March 2019, it would begin mailing letters to employers where a name and/or social security number did not […]
Social Security No Match Letters Are Back! What Does That Mean For You? Read Post »
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently provided some clarification regarding potential liability that can result from discarding materials that could be evidence in a lawsuit. In Shamrock-Shamrock, Inc. v. Remark,
Appellate Court Clarifies Liability for Spoliation of Evidence Read Post »
There’s clearly a high degree of disparity between the perceptions of owners and contractors on any given project when it comes to the topic of project management. Although some owners
Understanding the Perceptions of Owners and Contractors Read Post »
It’s important for contractors working in the State of Tennessee to consider the applicable retainage laws whenever being contracted for public or private projects. The strict retainage requirements in Tennessee
The Rules Regarding Retainage in Escrow Accounts in Tennessee Read Post »
During the project timeline, any goods that are purchased make up an inventory of materials and supplies that are later utilized to progress construction according to the design plan. Inventory
Everything You Need to Know About Inventory Control Read Post »
In part one of this two-part series, the Knoxville construction attorneys at Cotney Attorneys & Consultants discussed information for out-of-state contractors looking to perform work in Tennessee. We started by
Planning on taking your services to the Volunteer State? Before you break ground in Tennessee, it’s important to procure the proper licensing and certifications to complete your project in accordance
When you take part in a construction project in the State of Tennessee, a portion of the total contract price is typically withheld until the project has reached a certain
Examining the Penalties for Withholding Retainage in Tennessee Read Post »
On April 3, 2019, Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta testified before a subcommittee of the U.S. House of Representatives on behalf of President Trump and the Department of Labor. In addition
OSHA Enforcement Set to Increase Read Post »
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is an agency within the United States Department of Labor (DOL) tasked with enforcing the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act of 1970.
Employer Responsibilities Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 Part 1 Read Post »
