Insights
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.
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…
Do You Need Workers’ Comp Insurance?
If you own a small business, you may wonder if you are required to carry…
On August 26, 2021, the Florida Supreme Court, on its own motion, amended the Florida…
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…
Severe Weather Season Best Practices for Roofing Contractors
In the United States, March through May is characterized as the severe weather season due…
What Contractors Should Know About Blue Roof Contracts
Roofing contractors selling tarps as temporary repairs must take the necessary precautions to protect themselves…
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…
Drafting a Strong Roofing Contractor Agreement Part 2
Contract drafting is a critical part of any construction project, but drafting a poorly written contract can have a devastating impact on a roofer’s business…
Drafting a Strong Roofing Contractor Agreement Part 1
As a roofing contractor, presenting yourself as an established customer-focused professional is the surest way to relay that you are a trustworthy source for roofing…
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…
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…
Are Contractors Eligible for PPP Funds?
Understanding the PPP loan process can be tricky, and knowing who is eligible can be…
Cotney Construction Law and Cotney Consulting Group Unite as Cotney
Tampa, Florida, February 1, 2021 – Cotney Construction Law and Cotney Consulting Group announced today that…
No post found!
Preparing Safe Office Spaces for Worker Return
Many business leaders are taking a proactive approach to office safety, even before the throngs…
Tornado Preparedness and Recovery
Tornados – sometimes you know they are coming and sometimes you have a few minutes…
New Year’s Resolutions for Construction Managers
It’s the New Year, which means it is time for construction companies to assess their…
5 Tips to Prevent Worker Fatalities and Injuries
In 2018, 1 in 5 worker deaths were in the construction industry, according to the…
5 Challenges Construction Professionals Are Likely to Face Heading Into 2021
More than ten months since coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) evolved from an isolated disease in…
5G: Game-Changing Technology for Construction Projects
What is 5G? 5G is the 5th generation mobile network. It is a new global…
Tennessee Department of Transportation Bidding Requirements Part 1
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is one provider of lucrative public works projects in…
Important Standards and Specifications for NCDOT Projects Part 2
In part one of this two-part series the Greensboro construction law lawyers from Cotney Attorneys…
Important Standards and Specifications for NCDOT Projects Part 1
Contractors who engage in business with the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) must be…
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…
$4 Billion Proposal for Colorado Transportation
Anyone who lives in Colorado knows how heavy traffic can be and how much the…
FRSA Intervenes in FBC Petition
On March 17, 2021, FRSA submitted a motion to intervene in a petition before the…
Common Construction Contract Mistakes
Having a strong construction contract is your company’s number one defense in maintaining the best…
No post found!