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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.
Managing Workforce Reductions During Uncertain Times
Whether you own a large construction business with a human resources department or you manage…
When Is Mediation Preferable to Litigation?
Mediation and arbitration are two alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods. ADR methods are often preferred…
Does Your Lawyer Have the Resources Your Construction Company Needs?
Business owners often have a trusted lawyer whom they turn to for legal advice. This…
What Contractors in Nashville Need to Know About Their City and State’s Stay-At-Home Orders
As we reach the end of April, contractors operating out of Tennessee are wondering how…
Pursuing Legal Action in Times of Uncertainty
At Cotney Attorneys & Consultants, we often advocate that contractors try to resolve disputes without…
The Importance of Documenting Project Delays and Damages Caused by the COVID-19 Pandemic
Our team has written at length about force majeure contract clauses. These essential contract clauses…
5 Things For Contractors To Know About Construction Defects
A construction defect happens when there is a condition in a home that reduces the…
4 Things To Know About Pre-Bid Meetings
As a contractor, your success in this industry could hinge on a single bid. Despite…
3 Things To Know About Pre-Litigation
When faced with the chance of settling disputes or lawsuits in court, contractors should be…
7 Important Terms in a Construction Contract
1. Abandonment There are two types of abandonment that employers should know in regards to…
5 Tips To Prevent Construction Disputes
If you’re a general contractor, or work in the construction industry, chances are you’re familiar…
5 Things To Know About Exemptions From Licensure
As a contractor, it is very beneficial for you to know about the different exemptions…
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Change Orders vs. Construction Change Directives
Construction projects are complex by nature. A number of parties come together both on and…
Best Practices for Construction Contracts Part 2
When you are in the initial stages of preparing for a construction project, the one…
Best Practices for Construction Contracts Part 1
The Miami construction litigation attorneys at Cotney Attorneys & Consultants have seen many contracts over…
Construction Scheduling Mistakes to Avoid Part 2
An essential part of “getting the job done” in construction is organization. With so many…
Construction Scheduling Mistakes to Avoid Part 1
As those in the construction industry are aware, construction projects have many moving parts. The…
Construction Lien Law and Material Suppliers Part 2
With so many people involved in construction projects, it’s easy for payment issues to become…
Prepare for Your Next OSHA Inspection With This Checklist
When the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) arrives at your project site without warning,…
Kickbacks and the Construction Industry
According to the International Anti-Corruption Resource Center (IACRC), “A ‘kickback’ is a bribe paid incrementally…
According to the Cambridge Dictionary, indemnity is defined as “protection against possible damage or loss,…
Important Mechanics Lien Statutes in North Carolina
As a contractor, you’ve probably been forced to rely on a mechanics lien to get…
Should I Be Worried About Multi-Party Negotiations? Part 2
In part one of this two-part series, a Broward contractor attorney from Cotney Attorneys &…
Should I Be Worried About Multi-Party Negotiations? Part 1
Multi-party negotiations occur when three or more individuals representing different parties meet to resolve differences…
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Ways to Reduce Your Environmental Impact During Construction Projects
Environmentally friendly projects are a growing trend. These projects are called green projects, or sustainable…
Penalties for Hiring Undocumented Workers
As a contractor, hiring talented individuals is important. Unfortunately, there may be instances where the…
Hurricane Preparation for the Jobsite
Hurricane season is technically June 1 through November 30, but if 2020 is any indicator,…
A Guide to Construction Estimating Part 2
Cost estimators are essential to every construction project. Their accurate forecast of project costs is…
A Guide to Construction Estimating Part 1
Construction cost estimating is the process of forecasting the cost of a program, project, or…
5 Skills to Excel in Construction Management Part 2
Although construction management is rooted in traditional project management practices, unique skills and professional knowledge…
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A Solution for Mitigating Risk on Construction Job Sites
Construction projects big and small come with risks whether they be theft or safety related….
Construction Lawyer in Greensboro, NC
Proudly Serving Employers From concept to completion, our Greensboro construction lawyers can provide you with…
Contractor Lawyer in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Providing Construction Law Services Our Ft. Lauderdale contractor lawyers provide legal guidance to contractors and…
Is Your Construction Company Hitting Its Profit Margin Goals?
Only half of all small businesses survive their first five years. You can bet that…
It Looks Like Tennessee’s “Right to Work” Laws Are Here to Stay
Here at Cotney Attorneys & Consultants, we’ve made it our mission to keep employers in…
The Construction Challenges Behind Segra Stadium
America’s national pastime deserves to be seen in person at a beautiful ballpark. That’s just…
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