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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.
Practice Safety During Hurricane Recovery
Now that Hurricane Milton has passed—and recovery from Hurricane Helene continues—Floridians are faced with cleaning…
OSHA’s Multi-Employer Worksite Policy: Knowing the Basics
If you have ever been on worksites with more than one employer, you know they…
District Court Judge Declares CTA Unconstitutional
If you are like many small businesses across the nation, you have spent the last…
New Independent Contractor Rule Affects Subcontractors
If you use subcontractors or 1099 salespeople, a new rule announced by the U.S. Department…
Department of Labor Salary Exemption Increases
The Fair Labor Standards Act implements the exemptions for minimum wage and overtime pay requirements…
What You Should Know About an Indemnity Clause
As you take on your next construction project, you may wonder about the need for…
Price Gouging Hotline Activated to Protect Hurricane Victims
As Florida continues to clean up and starts to rebuild after the devastation of Hurricane…
Federal Noncompete Ban Challenged
As you may recall, in April 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a rule…
Savvy Strategies for Selling Your Construction Company
Your company has likely been your main focus for years. You have built the business…
Update on Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence is all the rage. Watch the news, skim your social media sites, and…
Federal Judge Halts Florida Property Law Provision
Do roofing contractors have the right to advertise their business and solicit work from homeowners…
3 Common Types of Construction Lawsuits
As Nashville construction litigation attorneys, we represent a variety of professionals within the construction sector, including…
What Contractors Can Expect Under the Trump Administration
The federal contracting landscape is undergoing significant changes as the Trump administration reinstates, modifies, and rescinds numerous executive orders established during the Biden era. From…
Waiver of Consequential Damages: What You Need to Know
As you may be aware, the waiver of consequential damages provision can be fairly common in construction contracts. However, before you determine if it is…
Florida Legislation Requires New Language in Roofing Contracts
In May 2024, Governor Ron DeSantis signed a number of bills into law, and among them was HB 939. This bill addresses several consumer protection…
When Liquidated Damages Are Deemed Too High
If you check any of your contracts, you will likely see provisions that allow for “liquidated” damages. Claimants can recover these pre-determined damages after a…
Everything You Need to Know About FIDIC Contracts
The global construction industry is looking for ways of addressing problems in litigation and conflict resolution. One way of doing this is by creating universal…
Everything You Need to Know About a Contractor’s Final Payment Affidavit
As you come to the end of a construction project, it comes time to settle the issue of payment. By now, everyone should be paid…
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…
Common Construction Contract Mistakes
Having a strong construction contract is your company’s number one defense in maintaining the best…
5 Tips for Drafting a Bid or Contract for Underground Utilities
The U.S. government is currently investing in major infrastructure projects, including underground utilities, that will…
Can a Construction Contract Be Invalidated?
Contracts are largely seen as being infallible and unbreakable, at least without causing some type…
Corporate Antitrust Compliance: Insights from the DOJ’s Updated Guidance
Recently, the Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division released an updated version of its Evaluation…
What Contractors Can Expect Under the Trump Administration
The federal contracting landscape is undergoing significant changes as the Trump administration reinstates, modifies, and…
How Employers Can Manage ICE Raids and Worksite Inspections
As President Trump takes action to crack down on immigration, many business owners are concerned…
OSHA’s Multi-Employer Worksite Policy: Knowing the Basics
If you have ever been on worksites with more than one employer, you know they…
New Independent Contractor Rule Affects Subcontractors
If you use subcontractors or 1099 salespeople, a new rule announced by the U.S. Department…
Complying with the CTA Reporting Requirements
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) went into effect on January 1, 2024, and will impact…
The Future of Construction: Exoskeletons Part 1
While it may seem like a thing of science fiction, exoskeletons are poised to make…
Training New Workers with Virtual Reality
The construction industry is facing an unprecedented labor shortage that has disrupted the overall growth…
Utilizing Nanomaterials to Improve Construction Materials
As the construction industry continues to grow and evolve, an increasing number of technological innovations…
CES 2019: Exploring the Future of Construction with Technology Part 2
In part one of this two-part series, the Sarasota construction attorneys from Cotney Attorneys &…
CES 2019: Exploring the Future of Construction with Technology Part 1
According to the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) website, “CES is the world’s gathering place for…
Autonomous Drones in the Construction Industry
The construction industry is no stranger to the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), commonly…
Construction Contracts in an Era of Tariff, Supply Chain, and Regulatory Volatility
Construction contractors continue to operate in an environment where pricing certainty can disappear quickly. Material…
Construction’s Uneven Economy: Why Softening Confidence Matters Legally
Construction is not facing a uniform collapse in demand. The more accurate problem is uneven…
Reducing the Risk of ICE Stops for Construction Crews
The guidance below provides compliance‑oriented, rights‑focused measures aimed at reducing the likelihood of pretextual traffic…
Florida Court Clarifies When an Invitation to Bid Does Not Create a Subcontractor Relationship
In Willis A. Smith Construction, Inc. v. Keathley, No. 2D2025-1900, the Florida Second District Court…
Federal Circuit Reinforces Duty to Inquire
Korte Construction Co. v. Secretary of the ArmyU.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit…
Florida Under State of Emergency with Hurricane Milton
With many towns and neighborhoods still recovering from Hurricane Helene, Floridians now find themselves facing…
Manufacturer System Compatibility Clause
Context: Construction contractors are often asked to install materials or systems that they did not…
Temporary Dry-In and Water Intrusion
Context: Water intrusion during construction is one of the most common and expensive sources of…
How Tariffs Affect the Construction Industry
If you have read the news lately, you know that President Trump plans to reintroduce…
Complying with the CTA Reporting Requirements
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) went into effect on January 1, 2024, and will impact…
Check Your Contract: Written Notices May Be Required
Over the years, I have often said that the party with the best paper wins…
Construction Infrastructure : Fixing Old Roads or Building New Ones?
As the ambitious $2.3 trillion infrastructure construction bill is currently being debated in Congress, many…
NLRB Restores Narrower Joint-Employer Standard: What Construction Contractors Should Know
The National Labor Relations Board has formally withdrawn its 2023 joint-employer rule and restored the…
Ohio’s New E-Verify Law Raises Compliance Stakes
Ohio has enacted a new E-Verify requirement aimed at the nonresidential construction industry. House Bill…
Navigating ICE Raids and Worksite Inspections
The Trump White House has promised to crack down on undocumented workers, and that could…
Whether you own a small construction business, a midsized one, or a huge firm, if…
Whether it’s completing work on time, managing a workforce, avoiding any type of liability or…
The Future of Construction: Exoskeletons Part 2
Exoskeletons are metal frameworks that enhance the abilities of workers and reduce the risk of…