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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.
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…
What Contractors Need to Know About the Paycheck Protection Program
As you well know, the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is having an incredible impact on…
Overcoming Social Distancing Challenges on Your Jobsite
As of 12:01am on April 3, 2020, residents of Florida have been issued a statewide,…
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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…
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…
The Miller Act: Making a Claim Part 2
In part one of this two-part series covering the Miller Act, a Raleigh contractor attorney…
The Miller Act: Making a Claim Part 1
When subcontractors and suppliers are contracted to take part in federal projects, the Miller Act…
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COVID-Related HR Issues to Consider
If you are like most companies, you have spent the last several months trying to protect your…
Using Technology to Improve Construction Site Safety
We all know that construction sites can be dangerous places. Falls, fires, and equipment malfunctions…
Lockdown Part 2: OHSA Inspectors at your Work Site – What to Expect and How to React during COVID-19
By Attorney Jeremy Power *Since Toronto and Peel have resumed lockdown measure, we are providing…
Delay Claims for Roofing Contractors
Not every construction delay will cause a project to finish late, but a failure to…
Philanthropy in the Construction Industry Part 1
Although not widely documented, the construction industry is dedicated to helping improve the lives of…
Philanthropy in the Construction Industry Part 2
Successful companies show their thanks to the communities that support them by engaging in acts…
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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…
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….
Why Your Business Needs an OSHA Defense Attorney
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was created after the OSH Act of 1970…
The Arbitration Process and the Construction Industry
Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services like arbitration are often a necessary means for resolving a…
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