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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.
4 Reasons You Need A Construction Consultant for Your Business
Knowing your true standing in the construction business requires engaging professionals, including a construction consultant…
What You Should Know About Making OSHA Payments
Have you recently undergone an inspection from the OSHA, or are you expecting one in…
Doug Parker Nominated to Lead OSHA
On Friday, April 9, 2021, President Biden announced the nomination of Doug Parker to lead…
New Tax Credits for Renewable Energy
As our nation prepares for new administration under President Biden, we can expect a strong…
The Future of the South African Construction Industry
As can be expected, the South African construction industry is struggling. There has been a…
FRSA Intervenes in FBC Petition
On March 17, 2021, FRSA submitted a motion to intervene in a petition before the…
4 Types of Work That Must Be Permitted in Raleigh
In the City of Raleigh, Sec. 11-6001 of the Code of Ordinances deems that any…
5 Common Sense Tips for Procuring Bids
Did you know that state and local government expenditures allocate more than $250 billion to…
The Value of the Demand Letter
Roofing contractors must constantly be on the lookout for owners that have no plans to…
Do You Need a Roofing License in Texas?
A roofing license is an excellent way to prove to clients that your business is…
Attorney Fees and Small Contract Claims
As a roofing contractor, you’ve likely faced your fair share of disputes over the years….
A Deadly Florida Lightning Strike Highlights One of the Industry’s Top Safety Concerns
Roofing professionals must contend with an assortment of hazards on the jobsite. One of the…
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Consider These 3 Factors When Reflecting on Past Bids
Is your construction business going through a dry spell? Can you recall the last time…
Common Legal Issues in the Construction Industry
Nary a day goes by that a construction professional isn’t faced with some form of…
Can an Existing Claim Be Stayed for Mediation?
Despite the fact that our legal system is over two hundred years old, individuals and…
Contesting Unemployment Benefits Claims for Contractors Part 3
In parts one and two of this three-part series, an Orlando construction lawyer from Cotney…
Contesting Unemployment Benefits Claims for Contractors Part 2
According to Roofing Contractor Magazine, “The costs generated by excessive unemployment claims is an issue…
Contesting Unemployment Benefits Claims for Contractors Part 1
Let’s face it, no business owner is particularly fond of unemployment benefits claims. It’s not…
Three Problems With Using PEOs In Construction
When an employer hires a professional employer organization or PEO, the PEO acts as a…
Contractor Obligations under Washington’s New COVID-19 Restrictions
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the landscape for businesses, including and especially those in the…
Contingent Payment & Washington Subcontractors’ Right to Payment When Owners Default
Cashflow and prompt payments are vital in each construction business, yet virtually every subcontractor has…
Four Key Clauses for Safety Manuals
Manuals should clearly define training, monitoring, disciplinary consequences and safety requirements. Here are four key…
Ladders are present on virtually every jobsite and provide employees with convenient options to access…
Mold Disclaimer Contract Provision
Mold and microbial growth may exist on a project prior to a roofing contractor performing…
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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…
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…
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,…
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…
Modifications to Required Contractual Disclosures
The legislature recently passed a modification to the Florida Homeowners’ Construction Recovery Fund provision which…
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…
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…
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