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Potential Impact of COVID-19 Related Shutdowns on Construction Projects
What to Do When a Client Makes False Accusations
As a contractor, maintaining a positive relationship with your clients is important. However, it can…
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…
What Construction Businesses Need to Know About Using Arbitration as a Method of Dispute Resolution
Large-scale commercial construction and infrastructure projects rarely run according to the exact specifications of the…
Wage and Hour Compliance Issues Continue to Surge With the Rise of Remote Work
While millions of Americans already telecommuted and worked remotely prior to COVID-19, the pandemic has…
Is Alternative Dispute Resolution Right for Your Roofing Business?
In the roofing industry, much of your business depends on your reputation. Although there are…
Roofing Fraud in the State of Texas
Unlike many other states across the nation, Texas has very few protections for citizens who…
Licensing for Roofing Professionals in Illinois
Roofing contractors in the State of Illinois must possess a valid roofing license to work…
Versatility is Key for Roofing Contractors
New competition seems to sprout up everywhere these days. When you first started your contracting…
10 Signs of a Bad Subcontractor Part 6
We have all heard the phrase, “a chain is only as strong as its weakest…
10 Signs of a Bad Subcontractor Part 5
Although it’s never a completely avoidable scenario, you should always perform your due diligence and…
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Bribery in the Construction Industry Part 3
In this three-part series, the Jacksonville construction lawyers at Cotney Attorneys & Consultants have been…
Bribery in the Construction Industry Part 2
As a contractor, you likely possess a competitive spirit and a strong will to build…
Bribery in the Construction Industry Part 1
Bribery is a serious crime in the United States. Some contractors believe that they can…
Construction Lawyer in Wichita, KS
Proudly Serving Employers At Cotney Attorneys & Consultants, we are committed to representing professionals in…
Colorado Springs License Defense Lawyer
Defend Your Reputation with a Colorado Springs License Defense Lawyer If you’re a contractor being…
Colorado Springs Contractor Attorney
How a Colorado Springs Contractor Attorney Can Help Your Business Contractors work hard to earn…
Construction Companies Report Experiencing Supply Chain Disruptions Due to Coronavirus
As of the time of this writing, the World Health Organization (WHO’s) has just declared…
The Key Contract Provisions Needed to Combat Coronavirus
Roofing contractors across the United States are facing a variety of issues arising out of…
What Industries Commonly Violate Wage and Hour Laws?
All workers across this great country have wage and hour rights. These rights are defined…
Is Your Construction Business Required to Provide FMLA Leave?
As their construction business grows, employers need to be mindful of a lot of things,…
Why You Should Partner With a Chicago Contractor Attorney
Although there is a long list of goals every construction business wants to accomplish, two…
What’s the Best Time to Contact a Chicago Construction Dispute Attorney?
Although the global average cost of a construction dispute lowered in 2019, the average length…
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Vaccine Approval Could Lead to Mandates
When the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced official approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine…
Last year changed a lot of things in this world, including the way construction companies…
Conducting Better Employee Performance Review During COVID-19
What a year we have had on which to grade employee performance. With so many…
3 Surety Organizations Every Contractor Needs to Know
Surety bonds are an integral part of the construction industry, especially for projects funded by…
7 Bid Blunders Construction Firms Don’t Want to Make
If you want to own a successful construction firm, you may be interested in getting…
Does Your Roofing Company Have a Drug-Free Workplace Policy?
Roofers face many dangers while working a physically demanding job at great heights and on…
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Are You Eligible to File a Mechanics’ Lien in North Carolina?
At some point in your construction career, you will be awaiting payment from an owner….
Colorado’s Growing Infrastructure Challenge
Colorado has a problem. “The Centennial state grew by nearly 80,000 people last year, making…
Cell Phones and a New Era of Liability in Construction
As cell phone technology reaches new heights, construction companies must adopt new policies that address…
Safety Challenges Associated With Working On Communication Towers
If it seems as if communication and broadcast towers are sprouting up out of neighborhoods,…
Government of Ontario Introduces Massive Infrastructure Spending Bill
In a press release issued last week, Doug Ford’s government introduced a proposed spending bill…
Contractual Way to Fight COVID-19 Liability
In previous legal newsletters, we have provided waiver and release type language for COVID-19. However,…
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