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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.
With So Many Projects Halted, Can Your Company Avoid Litigation?
We are experiencing an unprecedented time in the construction industry. All across the country, funds…
With the Future of Highway Construction in Colorado Uncertain, Now Is the Time to Be Cautious
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is accelerating highway construction projects across the state. With…
Have Lien Deadlines Changed in North Carolina Due to the Pandemic?
As a construction law firm, we often advise our clients to protect their right to…
Statute of Limitations, Claim of Negligence, and Statute of Repose in North Carolina
From design flaws to poor workmanship, a great deal of construction gaffes fall under the…
Screening Employees for COVID-19
As Florida enters Full Phase One of the plan to reopen businesses, all forms of…
New Guidelines Released for Construction Sites following Tennessee’s Reopening
Many states across the U.S. have released their own guidance on COVID-19 for businesses to…
A Few Tips to Help You With Contract Negotiation Part 1
As Lakeland construction attorneys, we understand how competitive and risky the construction environment can be….
4 Common Release of Lien Mistakes
A release of lien is used to indicate that a general contractor, subcontractor, or supplier…
3 Tips for Avoiding Construction Claims
As long as construction projects are negotiated, staffed and managed by human beings, disagreements are…
4 Reasons Why Mediation May Not Work to Settle Your Dispute
As long as there is a business involving more than one person, there’s going to…
4 Reasons Why Mediation Can Help Settle Your Dispute
There are few projects in the construction industry that do not experience some level of…
5 Clauses Contractors and Subcontractors Should Negotiate
Our Bradenton construction lawyers believe that drafting legal documents is an essential process that can…
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All About Builder’s Risk Insurance
As Miami construction lawyers, we understand that risk is a part of all construction projects….
As indicated during the election season, the Trump administration has brought a greater focus on…
Arbitration vs. Mediation Part 2
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) methods give construction companies alternatives to litigation for resolving disputes. The…
Arbitration vs. Mediation Part 1
Sometimes, it’s not a matter of if you are going to have conflict during a…
Arbitration vs. Litigation Part 2
Every construction project needs to have a method for resolving conflicts. Many times, Fort Lauderdale…
Arbitration vs. Litigation Part 1
Disputes are an inevitable part of the world of construction. That’s why provisions need to…
Why Every Contractor Should Create a Qualifier Contingency Plan Part 1
Obtaining a contractor’s license can be a complex, patience-testing process, which is why so many…
The Benefits of a Legal Subscription Plan Compared to Hourly Billing
Whether your construction firm needs legal protection or is looking to grow, there are a…
The Immigration Corner: The Rules Regarding Public Charge Have Changed
The change has finally come to the rules defining what a public charge is for…
Tips for Contractors: When to Walk Away from a Project Part 4
No ethical contractor signs a contract with the intention of walking away. After all, the…
Tips for Contractors: When to Walk Away from a Project Part 3
In parts one and two of this four-part series, the Jacksonville construction lawyers at Cotney…
Tips for Contractors: When to Walk Away from a Project Part 2
Unfortunately, construction projects don’t always proceed according to plan. Projects that seemed simple on paper…
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Everything You Need to Know About Vibration Hazards On Your Jobsite
Every day, millions of employees in the construction industry are exposed to vibration at work…
Getting a Handle on Hand Protection
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, approximately 1 million workers are treated in…
Tips to Protect Your Construction Jobsite This Winter
Construction work is already one of the most dangerous occupations, and winter weather can make…
4 Roofing Tools to Increase Employee Productivity
Everyone only gets 24 hours each day, and you know it’s essential to your business…
Well-written contracts are necessary to protect your legal rights as a contractor. Knowing what to…
As a contractor, you’re probably familiar with many types of construction contracts. Sometimes familiarity can…
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Analyzing West Palm’s Downtown Building Boom
West Palm Beach’s somewhat erratic growth over the last 100 years has resulted in millions…
An Overview of Smart City PDX Part 2
In part one of this two-part series covering Portland’s Smart City PDX initiative, the Portland…
An Overview of Smart City PDX Part 1
Portland, Oregon, has always been considered a forward-thinking city chock-full of people who want to…
The Pros and Cons of Becoming a Specialty Contractor
According to Engineering News-Record’s (ENR’s) 2019 Top 600 Specialty Contractors list, specialty contractors generated $135.20…
Naples Will Soon Be Home to a 55-Acre Mixed-Use Development
It seems like mixed-use projects are popping up everywhere. We previously covered Downtown Tampa’s Water…
Could the Coronavirus Impact the Construction Industry?
Everyone is on edge wondering where the coronavirus (COVID-19) is heading, especially those in the…
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