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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.
Your Construction Company’s Options Against Unfounded Liens from Contractors
Questions to Ask a Construction Lawyer Before Hiring Them
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…
4 Benefits of Hiring a Construction Lawyer to Negotiate Your Contracts Part 1
Every construction project needs an ironclad contract to ensure that all parties are held accountable….
Roofing Apprenticeships in Florida
The roofing industry, much like the construction industry as a whole, is aging and needs…
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…
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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…
Navigating OSHA During COVID-19
With the Coronavirus pandemic affecting employers throughout the nation, it can be challenging to navigate…
COVID-19: Preventing Workplace Exposure in Construction
As many workplaces around the world close their doors in an attempt to prevent the…
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,…
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Key Safety Tips When Installing Exterior Building Products
When installing exterior building projects, it’s exciting to see the final result. But instead of…
Using Your Contracts to Combat the Supply Chain Crisis
Whether you are buying groceries, ordering shingles, or trying to purchase a new home, you…
Vaccine Approval Could Lead to Mandates
When the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced official approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine…
3 Common Problems on Megaprojects and How to Avoid Them
Megaprojects are incredibly profitable ventures for the lawmakers, developers, and construction companies that work on…
5 Tips for Negotiating Superior Contracts
There is arguably no greater measure of a project’s potential for success than the contract…
3 Surety Organizations Every Contractor Needs to Know
Surety bonds are an integral part of the construction industry, especially for projects funded by…
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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…
Construction Law vs. Contract Administration: How to Protect Your Firm
The construction industry has a lot of laws and regulations regarding how companies can operate….
In construction projects of any kind, communication is key to making sure tasks are completed…
Safety Challenges Associated With Working On Communication Towers
If it seems as if communication and broadcast towers are sprouting up out of neighborhoods,…
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