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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 Telework Impacts Wage and Hour Laws
With the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), millions of American workers shifted to telework…
Stop Work Orders Aren’t Going Away This Summer
With the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) across the country, both essential and nonessential…
Is There an Affordable Way to File All My Mechanic’s Liens?
There are many reasons why contractors, subcontractors, and other construction professionals employ a Nashville mechanics’…
The Future of Videoconferencing in Construction
While general contractors have been working away trying to implement health and safety protocols, such…
U.S. Army Corps Proposes $4.6B Flood Control Project in Miami-Dade County
On June 5th, 2020, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers unveiled a draft of the…
Why More and More Contractors Are Hiring Medical Professionals For COVID-19 Guidance
Now that the construction industry is beginning to remobilize and contractors across the country are…
Why Roofing Accidents Happen Did you know that people take climbing a ladder for granted?…
Are You Meeting OSHA Fall Protection Requirements? Working in the roofing industry can be dangerous….
Having an OSHA fall protection plan in place is an important component of running a…
Workers’ compensation claims are increasingly filed due to fall accidents on the job. Roofing companies…
Do You Understand Your Roofing Contract? It does not matter if you work for a…
Roofers face many risks such as falls, property damage, and worker injuries daily. This is…
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A Look at the Leading Causes of Construction Defects Part 2
Construction defects are a continuous problem in the construction industry whether the result of poorly…
A Look at the Leading Causes of Construction Defects Part 1
Typically, construction defects are the result of a deviation from project plans, quality, or materials….
Could Offsite Construction Reduce Liabilities? Part 2
Offsite construction is a growing trend, but some professionals may be hesitant to fully embrace…
Could Offsite Construction Reduce Liabilities? Part 1
Currently, the construction industry is seeing an increase in the implementation of offsite construction which…
Can You Stop Working If You Don’t Get Paid?
A considerable number of cases that concern work abandonment on a construction project are by…
Are You Waiting for Payment on a Judgment? Part 2
An unfortunate truth about going to court to receive payment for services rendered is that…
Fort Lauderdale’s Failing Water Infrastructure
Fort Lauderdale residents have had their fair share of water woes. From a burst water…
Affirmative Action: How Contractors Can Remain Compliant on Federal Construction Projects
Contractors and subcontractors working in the construction industry have a myriad of federal regulations that…
Here Are 4 Common Causes of an Over-Budget Construction Project
It takes an incredible amount of planning, precision, and experience to ensure that a construction…
The Current State of Women in the Construction Industry
Women are often put in the spotlight in the construction industry. Despite occupying a relatively…
When an Owner Comes Knocking: Preparing for a Construction Audit
Owners invest incredible resources into their construction projects. It’s only natural that they would want…
What Out-Of-State Contractors Need to Know Before Working in Florida Part 2
Florida is currently among the top states for construction. Out-of-state contractors looking to benefit from…
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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…
Indiana Construction Lien Law: Common Construction Lien Errors
Any construction professionals operating in the State of Indiana need to have a firm understanding…
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…
10 Signs of a Bad Subcontractor Part 4
At Cotney Attorneys & Consultants, our Clearwater construction attorneys understand that there are a variety…
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Colorado Springs Construction Lawyer
Learn About the Services of a Colorado Springs Construction Lawyer Every type of construction comes…
Colorado Springs Construction Law Firm
How Can a Colorado Springs Construction Law Firm Help You? As a construction professional, you…
Colorado Springs Construction Dispute Lawyers
Colorado Springs Construction Dispute Lawyers Committed to the Industry Disputes are all too common in the…
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…
The Services Provided by a Chicago Construction Law Attorney
Construction companies have to contend with a number of problems within the industry. Some of…
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