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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 Your Rights for Construction Contract Termination
Once you have signed a contract, you may feel that both parties are stuck honoring…
How to Build Stronger Legal Contracts
Your legal contract governs the scope of work and each party’s obligations for a construction…
Understanding Contract Errors or Omissions in Construction Contracts
Two of the most serious problems to deal with in construction contracts are errors and…
How to Compel Contractors and Clients to Comply With Contractual Obligations in Construction
In the best circumstances, contracts become more of a formality, and everyone honors their commitments…
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…
3 Important Distinctions Between Litigation and Arbitration
When it comes to disputes in the construction industry, figuring out the best method for…
When Can Arbitration Be Utilized to Settle a Dispute?
Arbitration is an informal process that can be used to settle disputes without the need…
5 Questions to Consider Before Filing a Bid Protest
The decision to protest a bid is an important one that can have long-lasting ramifications…
7 Tips for Contractors Who Want to Retain Good Workers
For many contractors, it feels like the labor shortage has been around since their first…
4 Characteristics of an Effective Mediator
While disputes in the construction industry have a tendency to escalate to a court of…
6 Tips for Hitting Your Construction Deadlines
With the trend of construction projects becoming increasingly complex and requiring more and more specialized…
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An Introduction to the Litigation Process Part 2
In part one of this two-part series, the Miami contractor attorneys at Cotney Attorneys &…
An Introduction to the Litigation Process Part 1
According to the Cornell Law School, litigation is “the process of resolving disputes by filing…
Coming to Terms with Significant Construction Defects
Defects are common in the construction industry, but the majority of these defects are insignificant…
Can You Afford a $19 Million Dispute?
The Eighth Annual Arcadis Global Construction Disputes Report 2018 revealed a shocking statistic related to…
Allocating Risk With Your Construction Contract
A well-written construction contract can be the deciding factor between a smoothly run project and…
Common Reasons Why Contractors Seek the Counsel of a Jacksonville Construction Lawyer Part 2
There are many reasons why a contractor decides to seek the counsel of a Jacksonville…
When are Contractors Entitled to Payment in Washington? – Construction Contracts and Statutes
Contractors, and particularly subcontractors, face the risk of nonpayment on virtually every project they take…
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…
Alberta Infrastructure Spending Boost
In news that will be music to the ears of Alberta’s struggling economy, the Premier…
How to Contest an OSHA Citation
It’s not uncommon for contractors to be met with a surprise visit from the Occupational…
Accused of Contracting Without a License? A Columbia, SC, License Defense Attorney Can Help
Operating without a contractor’s license in the state of South Carolina is a serious offense…
COVID-19 Waiver and Release Contract Provision
We are concerned about customers and third parties trying to sue roofing contractors for unintentional…
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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….
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…
Critical Contract Clauses Part 2
As Jacksonville construction lawyers, we know the importance of drafting construction contracts with much thought…
Critical Contract Clauses Part 1
Well-drafted construction contracts will cover every project detail from beginning to end. It will identify…
Elements of a Successful Joint Venture Contract
A joint venture is a type of teaming arrangement where two or more parties join…
COVID-19 Could Increase Demand for Multifamily Construction in Suburbs
In this editorial, we’ll discuss how the fallout from COVID-19 could intensify an ongoing demographic…
Accused of Contracting Without a License? An Indianapolis License Defense Attorney Can Help
Indiana contractor licensing is not regulated at the state level. Instead, contractors are required to…
Colorado’s Multi-Industry Construction Guidance
As many states allow their stay-at-home orders to expire, Colorado has entered into a new…
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….
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