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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.
Protecting Yourself During the Materials Crisis
If you are facing material delays or discovering that the supplies you need are not…
California’s Heat Advisory Reminder
June has arrived, summer is around the corner, and many western states will be facing…
Washington OSHA Issues New Heat Standard
Summer 2021 has been a scorcher across the country, and the Northwest has set seemingly…
Top Tips for Hiring a Subcontractor
As you likely know, the lack of skilled labor is one of the biggest challenges…
When I talk to contractors these days, the number one concern they all seem to…
On May 31, 2021, the Illinois legislature passed a new bill which, if Governor Pritzker…
4 Construction Contract Mistakes You Never Want to Make
As a construction business owner, your attention may be on project performance, business strategy, and…
6 Fireable Offenses Construction Business Owners Should Be Aware Of Part 2
In part one of this two-part series, a Jacksonville construction lawyer from Cotney Attorneys &…
6 Fireable Offenses Construction Business Owners Should Be Aware Of Part 1
Nobody looks forward to terminating a worker’s employment, but sometimes, there’s no other option. Workers…
3 Valuable Resources for Contractors Looking to Maintain Legal Compliance
Maintaining legal compliance is essential for any contractor that wants to juggle multiple projects while…
Wrongful Death: How Roofing Contractors Can Avoid and Defend Against a Claim
While no roofing contractor wants to be responsible for an injury, many fail to abide…
What Florida Roofing Contractors Need to Know About Pulling Permits
The ability to pull permits and commence work is key to the success of all…
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Creating a New Identity for Your Construction Company
In order to limit liability and take advantage of untapped markets, construction companies regularly take…
Advice for Construction Firms Involved in a Dispute
Construction disputes can arise for a myriad of reasons. Most stem from the construction contract,…
An Owner Filed a Claim Against Your Performance Bond. Here’s What You Should Do Next
Performance bonds are commonplace in the construction industry. In fact, the Miller Act mandates that…
A New Federal Policy Aims to Limit Opioid Use for Injured Workers
On September 23, 2019, the Division of Federal Employees’ Compensation (DFEC) set forth a policy…
The labor shortage remains one of the most challenging problems facing construction companies. It would…
Are Change Orders Costing Your Business Time and Money? Keep These 4 Tips in Mind
In an industry known for tight deadlines, cost overruns, and unforeseen circumstances, change orders are…
Best Practices for Hurricane Response and Recovery Operations
As of the time of this writing, the National Hurricane Center is tracking at least…
How to Hold an Effective Safety Stand-Down
The week of September 14-18, 2020, marks the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA’s) 7th…
Common Defenses Against Workers’ Compensation Claims
As a business owner in the construction industry, it’s incredibly important to be aware of…
Choosing the Right Arbitrator for Your Dispute
One of the most popular methods of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) that contractors across the…
Can My Subcontractor Bill Me For More Than the Estimate?
As a construction company, you often work with subcontractors to get projects finished. This makes…
Commonly Asked Questions and Answers About Verbal Contracts in Construction Law
Everyone is, at least, somewhat familiar with the concept of verbal contracts. In fact, most…
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How Exoskeletons Can Protect Your Crew
You may not be surprised to hear these OSHA statistics: 21 percent of all worker…
Feds Step in When States Fail to Protect Workers from Virus
States could lose regulatory power over workplace safety if they fail to require companies to…
Bending, punching, sheering and cutting are all amputation hazards in the workplace and failing to…
2 Reasons Why a Construction Lawyer Should File Your Bid Protest
North Carolina has seen steady population growth over the past decade. In fact, the Tarheel…
A Deadly Fall Highlights Common Safety and Employment Legal Concerns in the Construction Industry
A young worker has died after plummeting 120 feet on a construction site in Nashville….
$1.5 Trillion Infrastructure Bill Introduced
An ambitious $1.5 trillion infrastructure bill has been introduced. The Moving Forward Act, which would…
Everything You Need to Know About Bid Protests Part 5
As we have discussed throughout this series, there are several ways a contractor can protest…
Everything You Need to Know About Bid Protests Part 4
As we have covered in sections one, two, and three, there are several reasons why…
Everything You Need to Know About Bid Protests Part 3
As we discussed in the first and second sections of this five-part article, interested parties…
Chicago Industrial Construction Reaches Record High Despite Pandemic
On July 27, 2020, Illinois announced 1,231 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, delivering the Prairie…
Construction Firms Faced With Coronavirus-Related OSHA Citations & Stop Work Orders
As of May 26th, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Assistant Secretary Loren Sweatt reported…
Construction Costs Dip for the First Time in a Decade
Just last month, we discussed that measures of construction activity based on construction worker hours…
Understanding OSHA Guidelines During a Pandemic
As an organization responsible for worksite safety, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is…
OSHA’s COVID-19 Guidance for the Construction Industry
COVID-19 is changing how the construction industry operates on a global scale. Like other industries,…
New COVID-19 Guidelines from OSHA
In the many months since the pandemic hit the United States, workplace health and safety…
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