Employers who fail to prepare for upcoming changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) salary threshold overtime exemption may find themselves in hot water. If you’re just now beginning […]
When handled perfectly, the mechanic’s lien is arguably the strongest weapon in a contractor’s arsenal for dealing with an owner that refuses to pay. But when information is incorrect or
These 5 Mistakes Could Cost You Your Lien Rights Read Post »
Every year, contractors all across the United States find themselves forced into dealing with unscrupulous owners that refuse to engage in professional conduct. After all, once you sign a contract,
Why Mediation Should Be Used For Your First Attempt at Resolving a Dispute Read Post »
Nary a day goes by that a construction professional isn’t faced with some form of legal controversy. Whether it’s a dispute with an owner, a citation from the Occupational Safety
Common Legal Issues in the Construction Industry Read Post »
In part one, we discussed how important a comprehensive construction contract is for ensuring that an owner can fund a project through to completion. Below, we will continue by discussing
Look Before You Leap: How to Ensure That a Project Owner Can Pay Part 2 Read Post »
There are a myriad of tools that a contractor can utilize to secure payment from a fraudulent owner. The mechanic’s lien, in particular, is incredibly useful in this regard, but
Look Before You Leap: How to Ensure That a Project Owner Can Pay Part 1 Read Post »
Effective October 1, 2019, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) revised its weighting system, moving from the Enforcement Weighting System (“EWS”) to the new OSHA Weighting System (“OWS”). OSHA
OSHA’s Revision of Its Weighting System Read Post »
At Cotney Attorneys & Consultants, our Ft. Myers construction lawyers represent contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and design professionals in disputes relating to public and private projects. We fight for the industry
Types of Construction Lawsuits Read Post »
As of the time of this writing, yet another worker has been injured onsite at the I-4 Ultimate project in Orlando. This is just the latest in a slew of
I-4 Ultimate Project’s Deadly Road to Completion Read Post »
Take a second to think about the iconic duos throughout history. There’s Joe Montana and Jerry Rice, Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen, Sonny and Cher…the list goes on and on.
New Construction Business Owner? Here’s Why You Need an Attorney Read Post »
