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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.
Understanding the Pay-When-Paid Clause
Reviewing all your contracts can seem time-consuming and tedious, but it is important to check…
Complying with the Federal Vaccine Mandate
When President Biden issued plans for workplace vaccine mandates on September 9, many employers immediately…
Workers’ Compensation Insurance 101
If you are an employer, you likely have heard about workers’ compensation insurance and how…
Why You Should Update Your Handbook Regularly
Many companies create an employee handbook, print copies, post it online, and then never think…
As you probably know, a contract outlines what you are responsible for on a construction…
COVID-19 Vaccinations Required for Green Cards
For those wishing to obtain green cards in the United States, the list of requirements…
Factory Mutual recently made changes that updated the Loss Prevention Data Sheets
Factory Mutual recently made changes that updated the Loss Prevention Data Sheets as it pertains…
How a Roofing Lawyer Keeps Your Workplace Up to Date With OSHA’s Ladder Regulations
Job sites are dangerous places, especially for roofing professionals. Without the proper guidelines in place,…
Fall Prevention vs. Fall Arrest
Fall-related injuries and fatalities occur most often in the construction industry, and out of all…
4 Questions Every Roofer Should Ask Themselves Before Signing a Contract
Every contract you enter into has the potential to decide the course of a project….
New AI Endorsements – Automatic Status for Completed Operations
The Insurance Services Office, Inc. (ISO) recently released 92 new and 42 revised endorsements for…
3 Professional Partnerships to Help You Take Your Construction Business to the Next Level
If you didn’t want to grow your construction business, you never would have started it…
Differences Between Irresponsible And Unresponsive Bidder
As Brandon construction lawyers, we know that when contractors bid on local, state, or federal government projects, there is always the chance that they will…
Filing a Claim of Lien In Florida
Florida Mechanic Liens are addressed in Chapter 713 of the Florida Statutes. Interpreting the terminology is sometimes difficult, which is why it’s highly recommended that…
Enforcing An Arbitration Clause in a Construction Contract
Every contractor is familiar with arbitration, settling a dispute outside of court with a neutral third party called an arbitrator. Arbitration is the most commonly…
Elements That Make a Contract Unenforceable
When you enter a contract, a legally binding agreement, all parties involved are expected to hold up their end of the agreement. However, it is…
Florida Law and Contract Termination
Before beginning a construction project, all parties must come to a mutual agreement on the risks, rights, and responsibilities involved to successfully complete the job….
Florida Construction Contract Requirements
Florida Statutes play an integral role in construction contracting. Because Florida Statutes frequently evolve and new requirements are continuously added, it is vital for those…
All Small Construction Businesses Can Apply for a Loan Through the Paycheck Protection Program
With the passing of the $2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act,…
Addressing Construction Disputes and COVID-19
When nearly a third of the world’s population is living under coronavirus-related restrictions and over…
Anticipatory Breach of a Construction Contract: What Is It?
The anticipatory breach of a construction contract can have significant ramifications for your company, regardless…
COVID-19: Answering Construction Firms Most Pressing Employment Questions About the Pandemic
By now, everyone is aware of the significant impact the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) is having…
Common Construction Defects in Florida
A construction defect is any flaw in the design, workmanship, or materials of a structure…
COVID-19: Preventing Workplace Exposure in Construction
As many workplaces around the world close their doors in an attempt to prevent the…
Common Homebuilding Defects to Avoid to Limit Legal Liability
After you complete a residential project, there may be certain deficiencies that you may be…
Employer Responsibilities for Construction Site Safety
There is a lot of discussion about safety regulations and what construction companies should do…
Can Liens Be Issued for Government-Owned Property?
A changing economy is pushing more construction companies to do work for governments. There is…
Protect Your Workers or Face OSHA Citations
A recent report released by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration reveals that many companies fall short in training and protecting employees with the right…
When the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is contacted by a whistleblower, it can…
Coverage Triggers for Construction Defect Claims
Even if you have done your best work, you still may be accused of construction…
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Cotney Offers a Wide Range of Estimator Training
For those interested in getting into the estimating business, Cotney Consulting Group has you covered…
Provide Proper Maintenance to Construction Tools
Failing to keep up with maintenance on construction tools can affect your projects since maintenance…
Take Steps to Avoid Coronavirus, OSHA Warns
While many employers are ramping up their workforce, the Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and…
7 Common Construction Defects and How an Tallahassee Construction Attorneys Can Help
Despite working with integrity and completing projects in a timely manner, construction defects and construction…
5 Reasons to Consult a Tampa Business Immigration Attorney
Hiring top talent is important in the construction industry. From builders and developers to engineers…
Hiring a Roofing Attorney to Represent You
Roofers face a unique set of problems that can arise from their work. If there…
6 Ways a Construction Attorney Can Assist You With a Bid Protest Part 4
In this four-part series, a Charlotte bid protest lawyer is discussing several of the benefits…
6 Ways a Construction Attorney Can Assist You With a Bid Protest Part 3
If you placed a competitive bid on a project and that contract was awarded to…
6 Ways a Construction Attorney Can Assist You With a Bid Protest Part 2
In this four-part article, a Charlotte contractor lawyer is discussing many important topics related to…
Construction Law Stats You Need to Know
The construction industry is always growing with new renovations, buildings, and commercial properties to work…
In construction projects of any kind, communication is key to making sure tasks are completed…
Government of Ontario Introduces Massive Infrastructure Spending Bill
In a press release issued last week, Doug Ford’s government introduced a proposed spending bill…
When the U.S. Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act in…
How a New Immigration Bill Could Impact Employment
Shortly after his January 20 inauguration, President Biden quickly signed several executive orders and made…
How the PRO Act Could Affect Construction
On February 4, Democratic lawmakers introduced the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act to…
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