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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.
Tampa Construction Companies Must Abide By Safety Rules or Risk Being Shut Down
With the passing of local and state stay-at-home orders, construction services have been deemed essential…
How Construction Companies Can Successfully Transition to Telework
With a stay-at-home order in effect across Florida, with the exception of essential businesses, all…
Need Help Applying for a Loan Through the Paycheck Protection Program?
Among its numerous relief efforts, the $2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES)…
What to Do If Your Construction Project Is Shut Down During the Pandemic
Although the stay-at-home order issued in the state of Florida generally sees construction as an…
What If My Contract Doesn’t Have a Force Majeure Clause?
Here at Cotney Attorneys & Consultants, we’ve been advising construction professionals to do everything they…
On March 18, 2020, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) was enacted into…
4 Steps to Properly Using PPE in the Workplace
As a Tampa construction law firm, we know that keeping operational standards to the safety…
3 Reasons to File a Bid Protest
Local, state, and federal governments are required to procure services and vendors in an open,…
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All About Construction Delay Claims – The Basics
In construction, delays happen. When you are building a structure with a large amount of…
Central Florida Construction Lawyer
Your Central Florida Construction Lawyer Working in the construction industry brings with it a substantial…
Common Types of Construction Claims Part 2
Whether it’s the shiny new housing development in the suburbs or the highway that leads…
Common Types of Construction Claims Part 1
So much can happen during the course of a construction project. With workers of varying…
Can Dispute Resolution Boards Help Your Construction Project? Part 2
In the second part of our series on dispute resolution boards, we’ll explain how they…
Can Dispute Resolution Boards Help Your Construction Project? Part 1
In the United States, $1.16 trillion is spent annually on construction projects. Construction makes up…
How the Notice of Intent to Lien Helps Contractors Get Paid
It might seem counterintuitive to warn an owner before you attempt to file a mechanics…
Coming to Terms with Significant Construction Defects
Defects are common in the construction industry, but the majority of these defects are insignificant…
Can You Afford a $19 Million Dispute?
The Eighth Annual Arcadis Global Construction Disputes Report 2018 revealed a shocking statistic related to…
Allocating Risk With Your Construction Contract
A well-written construction contract can be the deciding factor between a smoothly run project and…
These Arbitration Myths Will Surprise Contractors
When it comes to resolving disputes in the construction industry, there’s a lot of conflicting…
The Immigration Corner: Regional Centers, Why Are They a Good Fit for Foreign Investors?
The Regional Center EB-5 Program is a pilot program created in 1993 to increase foreign…
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Construction is all about building and maintaining relationships. In construction, your name is your currency…
Choosing a Spokesperson for Your OSHA Inspection
If you learn that OSHA will be inspecting your worksite, it is essential to have a game plan. Different issues could prompt the…
COVID-Related HR Issues to Consider
If you are like most companies, you have spent the last several months trying to protect your…
Finding New Leads for Roofing Contractors Part 1
Generating leads is an important aspect of any contracting business, especially for contractors who specialize…
Finding New Leads for Roofing Contractors Part 2
When business is slowing down and you’re not meeting your financial goals, it’s time to…
Delay Claims for Roofing Contractors
Not every construction delay will cause a project to finish late, but a failure to…
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Construction Attorney in Ft. Myers, FL
Proudly Serving Employers Our Ft. Myers construction attorneys are at your service should you need…
Construction Lawyer in Lakeland, FL
Providing Construction Law Services Our Lakeland construction lawyers represent contractors, subcontractors, engineers, architects and many…
Contractor Attorney in Little Rock, AR
Providing Construction Law Services Our Little Rock contractor attorneys help contractors, subcontractors, engineers, architects and…
Navigating Your Way Through the Pre-Lien and Mechanic’s Lien Process in Tennessee
Although the mechanics’ lien is an extremely effective tool for contractors and subcontractors, successfully serving…
Top 5 Workplace Injuries on Construction Sites
Unfortunately, injuries happen every day in the construction industry, and it can sometimes feel like…
How to Avoid a Stop-Work Order in Florida
Stop-work orders are extremely serious legal devices issued by the Florida Division of Workers’ Compensation….
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