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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.
Combatting Rising Prices on Construction Projects
In recent months, the supply chain crisis has impacted businesses worldwide, and the construction industry…
The Risks of Using Employees’ Biometric Information
As new technology continues to evolve, it is easy to become intrigued with new options…
If you are an immigrant with hopes of becoming a U.S. citizen, getting a green…
Eye Protection of Great Importance in Construction Industry
The top two reasons for eye injury on a construction site are failure to wearing…
Construction Companies Need Extreme Heat Protection Plans
When a person is overheated, they rely on their body’s ability to lose excess Heat….
Converting Your LLC to a C-corp
When you first opened your business, you may have opted to set it up as…
12 Common Questions Employers Have About the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
With the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) across the country, construction employers have been…
Construction Creditors and The Possible Rise in Bankruptcy Filings
The current COVID-19 pandemic brings a level of uncertainty to industries throughout the United States….
5 Common Questions Employers Have About the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
Effective on April 1, 2020, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) requires employers to…
What You Should Know About Fall Protection Rescue
Occupational Health & Safety Magazine cites fall protection rescue as the most commonly overlooked aspect…
What to Consider When Choosing a Ladder for Your Jobsite
Falls account for the largest number of injuries and fatalities in the construction industry and…
What Out-Of-State Contractors Need to Know About Florida Insurance Requirements
Many contractors elect to work in neighboring states as a foreign limited liability company (LLC)…
Drafting a Teaming Agreement Part 2
Entering a teaming agreement is a valuable way for independent parties to profit from government contracts. For this agreement to be successful, a teaming agreement…
Drafting a Teaming Agreement Part 1
If you are considering teaming with another firm to pursue a government contract, you must first decide which party will be the prime contractor and…
Critical Contract Clauses Part 2
As Jacksonville construction lawyers, we know the importance of drafting construction contracts with much thought and care. This is why we’ve created this two-part article…
Critical Contract Clauses Part 1
Well-drafted construction contracts will cover every project detail from beginning to end. It will identify basics such parties, the work, and cost of the project….
Elements of a Successful Joint Venture Contract
A joint venture is a type of teaming arrangement where two or more parties join for the completion of a business venture. They are then…
Drafting a Joint Venture Agreement
If you’ve decided that collaborating with another company to compete in today’s newly flourishing construction industry is a smart move, you may be ready to…
Compliance Advice When Reopening the Workplace
The last few months have presented small businesses owners with a variety of challenges. From…
Construction Backlog Experiences Record Decline
On May 12, 2020, Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator…
Are You Maintaining COVID-19 Related Documentation?
Construction business owners have a lot of areas of their business they need to manage….
Autonomous Technology Addressing Labor Shortage in the Construction Industry
By this point, you’re probably well aware that the construction industry is facing a labor…
COVID-19: Managing Employees With Pre-Existing Conditions
As Phase 1 of Florida’s reopening plan is now underway, employers are beginning to transition…
An In-Depth Look at Florida’s Right to Repair Laws
Right now, you probably have enough on your plate without having to worry about being…
Keeping Labor Department Citations Out of the News
In recent years, various branches of the Labor Department have been in the habit of distributing negative news releases about businesses that have received citations. If your…
3 Strategies for Managing the New Minimum Wage
On Election Day 2020, Florida voters passed Amendment 2, which raises the minimum wage 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…
Protections That a COVID-19 Liability Shield Can Provide
Operating a company, school, or other business interest during the COVID-19 pandemic can be risky….
What Contractors Should Know About the Miller Act
If you are a government contractor or supplier, you have likely heard of the Miller Act….
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OSHA Extends Comment Period for Heat Hazards
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration is extending the comment period…
Minimize Risk to Better Protect Employees
The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) has published various new and revised voluntary national…
Trenching and excavation remain among the most hazardous jobs in the construction industry, so the…
How to Generate Quality Roofing Leads
If you’ve been in the roofing business for any period of time, you know how…
3 Things to Consider Before Bidding on Your Next Project
Contractors receive the majority of their jobs by bidding on projects — the process of…
5 Tips for Avoiding Construction Defect Litigation
The last thing you need to be facing in the midst of a global pandemic…
Bidding Requirements for Construction and Repair Contracts in North Carolina Part 4
In parts one, two, and three of this four-part series, a Charlotte bid protest lawyer…
Bidding Requirements for Construction and Repair Contracts in North Carolina Part 3
In North Carolina, procuring government building contracts can be incredibly lucrative for your contracting business….
Bidding Requirements for Construction and Repair Contracts in North Carolina Part 2
In part one of this four-part series, a Charlotte contractor lawyer from Cotney Attorneys &…
Construction Law and Bankruptcy: Two Key Things to Know
The construction industry, like most if not at all industries, has been gravely affected by…
Common Questions About Construction Arbitration
When it comes to a construction dispute, you have several options for resolution. You may…
Can a Contractor Charge Additional Fees After Receiving Full Payment?
When contractors work on projects, much of their work is based on educated guesses. It’s…
Can a Construction Contract Be Invalidated?
Contracts are largely seen as being infallible and unbreakable, at least without causing some type…
How OSHA May Change Under a Biden Administration
During his campaign for presidency, Joe Biden made it clear that making changes to the…
Can Your Customer Require Your Workers to Be Vaccinated?
As health providers continue to roll out the COVID-19 vaccination, you may encounter a customer—such…
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