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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.
The Effects of Coronavirus on the Construction Industry
With no end currently in sight to the extensive outbreak in China of the novel…
2020 OSHA Workplace Safety Penalties to Increase
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is increasing workplace safety penalties for 2020. The…
OSHA to Focus on Leading Indicators
As opposed to lagging indicators, leading indicators are proactive measures that can bring attention to…
Delays, Disputes, and Drama: DIA’s Great Hall Project
Denver travelers (and taxpayers) have been waiting patiently for the completion of the Great Hall…
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…
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Breach of Contract: Impossibility of Performance Part 1
In the construction industry, contracts are a part of every single construction project. Contracts are…
Change Directives, Change Orders, And Construction Changes
The construction industry comes equipped with it’s own terminology, and some of the common terms…
Abandonment In A Construction Contract
There are many terms and agreements in construction contracts that contractors should be aware of….
Change orders during a construction project are one of the most litigated issues in the…
Common Steps In The Public Bidding Process
As Tampa construction attorneys, we know the process for bidding on public projects can be…
Bidding On Public Versus Private Projects
In the construction industry, there are two types of bidding processes; public and private. As…
Contingent Payments and Liens in Tennessee Part 1
Tennessee Senator Jack Johnson is attempting to push through Senate Bill 324 (HB271), which will…
Tired of Nonpayment? Here’s What to Do
In the construction industry, there’s nothing more frustrating than finishing your portion of a project…
Surety Bonds and Illegal Waivers
Maintaining the tight-knit relationship between the surety bond industry and the construction industry is vital…
There’s nothing quite as satisfying as watching your checking account balance rise at the end…
Payment Options for Your Workers
As the construction industry continues to seek out new workers to fill the hole left…
What are the Benefits of Arbitration? Part 2
In part one of this two-part series, a Nashville construction litigation attorney from Cotney Attorneys…
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Contractual Way to Fight COVID-19 Liability
In previous legal newsletters, we have provided waiver and release type language for COVID-19. However,…
Copyrights for Construction Photos
It is not uncommon for contractors to take photos of their work. After all, photos…
Changes to the Retainage Rates for Government (Public) Construction Projects
On September 18, 2020, Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 101, “An Act Relating to Public…
Measuring Solar Panel Efficiency
Obtaining the most efficient solar panels for your project’s photovoltaic system requires an adept understanding…
3 Tips for Prospective Solar Buyers
Shopping for solar panels, solar shingles, or any other form of solar roofing can become…
6 Things You Should Know Before Entering a Job Site Part 2
A construction site can be an exceptionally dangerous place if you aren’t familiar working construction…
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Contractor Attorney in Clearwater, FL
Proudly Serving Employers Our team of seasoned attorneys in Clearwater, FL help defend general contractors,…
The Effect of Tariffs on Healthcare Construction Part 1
On September 24, 2018, the Trump administration established a 10 percent tariff on 5,745 items…
Construction Financing for Contractors
Contractors are tasked with charting a project’s path forward by disseminating finances according to the…
Is OSHA Enforcement Fair Across the Board?
Since 1970, OSHA’s mission has been “to ensure safe and healthful working conditions for working…
Is Your First Aid Plan Compliant With OSHA Rules?
It’s a frigid day in February and your team is rehabbing apartments in Corktown. The…
Dispelling the Myths of Fall Protection
Personal fall protection systems are one of the best ways for roofers to protect workers…
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