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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.
Cotney Construction Law and Cotney Consulting Group Unite as Cotney
Tampa, Florida, February 1, 2021 – Cotney Construction Law and Cotney Consulting Group announced today that…
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The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision which should not be based solely…
Families First Coronavirus Response Act Update
As you undoubtedly know, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act of 2020 (FFCRA) was enacted…
Repair or Replace? Understanding the Economic Waste Doctrine
One critical aspect of breach of contract litigation is the computation of damages. Typically, courts…
Looking Ahead: Construction Technology Trends to Watch Out for in 2021
The engineering and construction industry rang in 2020 on a high note, employing more than…
7 Attributes of Successful Contractors
Does it ever feel like success is just beyond your grasp? Don’t worry, you’re not…
How Tariffs Are Impacting the Roofing Industry
When world leaders pass tariffs on imports, the far-reaching effects can be felt by roofing…
How to Prevent Your Roofing Materials from Being Stolen
Thieves are capable of stealing the roof over your head, even when you’ve yet to…
How Roofing Contractors Can Reduce Their Risk of Coming into Conflict with the Law
Roofing contractors are all too familiar with the legal obstacles they must overcome to retain…
Maintaining Trust During Storm Season
Storm season is coming and with it a bevy of unlicensed and unscrupulous contractors preying…
3 Ways to Lose Your Lien Rights Early On in Tennessee
Any construction attorney in Brentwood, TN, will give a contractor the same answer when asked…
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Is Your Construction Company Working on These Transportation Projects? Part 1
There are many lucrative opportunities to work on exciting government projects. In this six-part article,…
Construction Defects: Landscape and Soil Defects
If a construction defect is found, it can severely impact a contractor’s business. Any condition…
Construction Defects: 4 Causes of Foundation Failure
Because Florida’s water table is generally close to the surface, there is often a seasonal…
Breach of Contract Claims: Affirmative Defenses and Counterclaims
As a contractor, you know disagreements can happen in the construction industry. At times those…
Contending With Cancer in the Construction Industry Part 2
Maintaining a safe and healthy project site is a challenge that contractors are forced to…
Contending With Cancer in the Construction Industry Part 1
The construction industry has made considerable strides to protect the health and safety of workers….
The Importance of Compliance with OSHA’s Lead Standard
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) identified 6,160 cases of blood lead…
Essential Summer Safety Tips Contractors Need to Know
As summer approaches, we wanted to briefly discuss the most important pieces of information contractors…
Addressing Construction Disputes and COVID-19
When nearly a third of the world’s population is living under coronavirus-related restrictions and over…
What You Need to Know About Oregon OSHA
22 states or territories, including Oregon, have state plans approved and monitored by the Occupational…
When to Contact an OSHA Defense Lawyer
When your construction jobsite is handling claims, inspections, or citations from the Occupational Safety and…
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was created to protect employees from preventable injuries…
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Working in a Flood Zone Can Be Perilous
Construction crews can find themselves in perilous situations following floods due to heavy rains, hurricanes,…
Are You Following OSHA’s New COVID-19 Guidelines?
As the Delta variant proliferates and new cases of COVID-19 are on the rise, you…
Many construction projects require excavation, a job that can be dangerous if safety precautions are…
7 Varieties of Roof Safety Systems
Although roof safety systems can seem like an expensive obligation, it’s always smart to invest….
3 Questions Every Contractor Should Consider Before They Sign a Contract
We’ve said it a thousand times before and we will say it again: the construction…
Contractors have a lot to look forward to in 2020. The industry will likely continue…
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Could the Coronavirus Impact the Construction Industry?
Everyone is on edge wondering where the coronavirus (COVID-19) is heading, especially those in the…
Common Myths About Stop-Work Orders and Workers Compensation
Operating a construction site without workers’ compensation coverage is against the law in Florida. It…
Asheville’s Take on Affordable Housing
The city of Asheville has taken a renewed interest in providing residents with affordable housing….
Construction Law and Bankruptcy: Two Key Things to Know
The construction industry, like most if not at all industries, has been gravely affected by…
The State of Contingent Payment Clauses in Indiana
Contingent payment clauses are provisions in contracts which state that the roofing contractor will only…
Common Questions About Construction Arbitration
When it comes to a construction dispute, you have several options for resolution. You may…
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