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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.
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…
Families First Coronavirus Response Act Update
As you undoubtedly know, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act of 2020 (FFCRA) was enacted…
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…
Florida Contractors Should Know About These Unique Roofing Laws
The Sunshine State’s thunderstorms, hurricanes, and inclement weather are so frequent and destructive that lawmakers…
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Common Reasons Why Contractors Seek the Counsel of a Jacksonville Construction Lawyer Part 1
A lawyer can be a powerful ally for a contractor that is focused on growing…
Combating Sexual Harassment in the Construction Industry Part 2
The construction industry is known for praising bravado while downplaying talk of inequality and “PC…
Combating Sexual Harassment in the Construction Industry Part 1
There has recently been an unprecedented focus on addressing sexual harassment, especially in the workplace….
Contingent Payments and Liens in Tennessee Part 2
Senate Bill 324 is designed to eliminate some common areas of contention in the Tennessee…
Contingent Payments and Liens in Tennessee Part 1
Tennessee Senator Jack Johnson is attempting to push through Senate Bill 324 (HB271), which will…
Are Demand Letters Really Effective?
No contractor wants to find themselves entangled in a long, drawn-out lawsuit with an owner…
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…
The State of Immigration in the U.S.
The state of immigration in the United States has changed due to the outbreak of…
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Combatting Rising Prices on Construction Projects
In recent months, the supply chain crisis has impacted businesses worldwide, and the construction industry…
The Risks of Using Employees’ Biometric Information
As new technology continues to evolve, it is easy to become intrigued with new options…
If you are an immigrant with hopes of becoming a U.S. citizen, getting a green…
12 Common Questions Employers Have About the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
With the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) across the country, construction employers have been…
Construction Creditors and The Possible Rise in Bankruptcy Filings
The current COVID-19 pandemic brings a level of uncertainty to industries throughout the United States….
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…
Drafting a Teaming Agreement Part 2
Entering a teaming agreement is a valuable way for independent parties to profit from government…
Drafting a Teaming Agreement Part 1
If you are considering teaming with another firm to pursue a government contract, you must…
Critical Contract Clauses Part 2
As Jacksonville construction lawyers, we know the importance of drafting construction contracts with much thought…
Compliance Advice When Reopening the Workplace
The last few months have presented small businesses owners with a variety of challenges. From…
Construction Backlog Experiences Record Decline
On May 12, 2020, Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator…
Are You Maintaining COVID-19 Related Documentation?
Construction business owners have a lot of areas of their business they need to manage….
Keeping Labor Department Citations Out of the News
In recent years, various branches of the Labor Department have been in the habit of distributing negative news releases about businesses that have received citations. If your…
3 Strategies for Managing the New Minimum Wage
On Election Day 2020, Florida voters passed Amendment 2, which raises the minimum wage in…
Understanding Highway & Road Construction Work Zone Safety
According to the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP), transportation accidents have been the leading…
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