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Navigating the complexities of construction law is crucial for any contractor looking to build a resilient business. With decades of experience, Trent Cotney’s blog is your essential resource for staying ahead of legal challenges and ensuring your business is equipped for long-term success.
Steps to Take for Workplace Suicide Prevention
While work can fill one with personal confidence and can be great for mental health,…
Avoid Most Common OSHA Pitfalls
Construction sites are one of the places most plagued with OSHA violations, so it is…
Don’t Slack on HR Documentation
HR documents perform a vital role for every business in recording employment information. Face it,…
The Importance of Construction Site Safety
Construction, an essential industry for thousands of years, employs more than 11 million Americans today….
OSHA Cites Company for Violating COVID-19 Safety Rules
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration, OSHA, has cited a Colorado-based…
The Legal Issues of Mail Delays
Recently, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy announced that the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) would begin slowing…
$1 Billion Turnpike Project Shelved in Orange County
Orange County has lost what could have been a vital infrastructure project in the form…
3 Types of Disputes an Indianapolis Construction Dispute Attorney Can Help With
In an industry known for tight profit margins, strict deadlines, and high expectations, construction disputes…
4 Ways an Indianapolis Construction Attorney Can Protect Your Business
If you own a construction business in the Hoosier State, you may be wondering what…
What If An Employee Refuses to Return to Work?
Unfortunately, the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has presented many challenges to all industries,…
As roofing lawyers, we are committed to providing roofing industry employers with the legal advice…
3 Things to Consider Before Terminating a Construction Contract
Given the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, contractors across the country are turning to their…
Everything You Need to Know About Bid Protests Part 2
As we discussed in the last section, there are many nuances to bid protests that require the attention of an Orlando construction attorney. For example,…
Everything You Need to Know About Bid Protests Part 1
At Cotney Construction Law, our Orlando construction lawyers help contractors procure government projects through the bid process. In some cases, you may submit a bid…
Critical Provisions for Residential Contracts
When entering a residential contract, it is crucial that you have your contract reviewed by a competent Jacksonville contractor lawyer to guard yourself against any…
How to Win Bids on Government Contracts Part 1
Billions of dollars in government contracts are awarded to construction businesses annually. Whether it’s federal, state, or local projects worth millions of dollars or much…
Form I-9 and E-Verify in Tampa, FL
When hiring non-U.S. citizens to work in your company, compliance is key. There is a great amount of talent across the globe that can bolster…
Modifications to Required Contractual Disclosures
The legislature recently passed a modification to the Florida Homeowners’ Construction Recovery Fund provision which is required in construction contracts. The language was revised as…
Alberta Infrastructure Spending Boost
In news that will be music to the ears of Alberta’s struggling economy, the Premier…
Accused of Contracting Without a License? A Columbia, SC, License Defense Attorney Can Help
Operating without a contractor’s license in the state of South Carolina is a serious offense…
Acknowledging the Impact Veterans Have on the Construction Industry
This Fourth of July, Cotney Attorneys & Consultants would like to take a moment to…
Construction in Colorado Pushes Ahead Despite the COVID-19 Pandemic
Construction in Colorado and Denver, the state capital, has pushed ahead despite the many challenges…
Construction Employment Rebounds After Historic Job Loss
April 2020 was not kind to the construction industry. The month of April saw the…
Construction in Jacksonville Remained Strong During Pandemic
The past few months have been some of the toughest in recent memory for construction…
Bankruptcy and Current Construction Projects
With the world going into years of financial problems, there is a chance that your…
If you live in Washington state, you are likely familiar with WISHA and its guidelines….
Five Considerations for a Renewable Energy PPP
As you likely know, a public-private partnership (PPP or P3) is a contract between a…
How to Prepare Your Company for Construction Defect Litigation
When your company has a dispute to settle regarding construction defects, there is a high…
Construction Industry Trends to Expect in 2021
Companies are prone to looking for the processes that work best and sticking to them…
Can You Make a Claim Without a Written Contract in Construction?
Contracts are at the heart of construction operations. Without a contract, your company won’t be…
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Achieve Agility with Site Visibility
Construction contractors often have difficulty keeping up with where a project stands, what the roadblocks…
Challenge your employees on safety matters to get more buy-in. Effective health and safety programs…
Preparing Safe Office Spaces for Worker Return
Many business leaders are taking a proactive approach to office safety, even before the throngs…
A Comprehensive Guide to Construction Defect Claims and How to Avoid Them
One of the most disheartening things a general contractor can ever experience is learning that…
3 Ways COVID-19 Is Impacting the Construction Industry
The COVID-19 pandemic is ever-evolving, and the construction industry is not alone in feeling the…
5 Tips to Prevent Worker Fatalities and Injuries
In 2018, 1 in 5 worker deaths were in the construction industry, according to the…
Everything You Need to Know About Healthcare Construction Part 1
Healthcare construction serves a critical function in our country’s infrastructure. Hospitals help keep our population…
Tennessee Department of Transportation Bidding Requirements Part 2
In part one of this two-part series, the Nashville contractor lawyers at Cotney Attorneys &…
Tennessee Department of Transportation Bidding Requirements Part 1
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is one provider of lucrative public works projects in…
Understanding Highway & Road Construction Work Zone Safety
According to the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP), transportation accidents have been the leading…
Are Construction Workers More Prone to Health Risk Behaviors?
In July of 2020, United States federal agency The National Institute for Occupational Safety and…
Common Environment Laws That Impact Construction Projects in Chicago
Chicago is in the middle of a restoration where new resources are being built and…
7 Potential Delays in Roadway Construction Projects
When you take on a new roadway construction project, your goal is to stay on…
American Job Funding | National Infrastructure Plan
On Wednesday, March 31, President Biden presented a national infrastructure plan intended to improve the…
$4 Billion Proposal for Colorado Transportation
Anyone who lives in Colorado knows how heavy traffic can be and how much the…
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