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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.
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…
Software Programs That Could Help Limit Liability in Construction
Some software programs could help limit your liability in the construction industry by ensuring that…
Legal Implications of Contractors vs. Employees
Many construction sites utilize a combination of full-time employees and independent contractors to complete a…
Cutting Through Red Tape with Florida Construction Attorneys
Before you begin any project, it is important to have an attorney in your corner….
What Does a Florida Construction Attorney Do?
Working in the construction industry, you naturally assume some level of risk. Depending on your…
The Effects of Coronavirus on the Construction Industry
With no end currently in sight to the extensive outbreak in China of the novel…
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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…
Don’t Make These Mistakes When Filing a Construction Lien Part 2
In a perfect world, contractors would only focus on their scope of work and wouldn’t…
Don’t Make These Mistakes When Filing a Construction Lien Part 1
Even the most successful contractors have payment issues. In fact, the more projects you are…
The Kansas Construction Defects Act Part 2
In part one of this two-part series, a Wichita contractor lawyer from Cotney Attorneys &…
The Kansas Construction Defects Act Part 1
The Kansas Construction Defects Act was signed in 2003 by Governor Kathleen Sebelius. It established…
Contingent Payments and Liens in Tennessee Part 2
Senate Bill 324 is designed to eliminate some common areas of contention in the Tennessee…
Contingent Payments and Liens in Tennessee Part 1
Tennessee Senator Jack Johnson is attempting to push through Senate Bill 324 (HB271), which will…
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Who Is Liable for Projects Taking Longer Than Estimated?
Keeping on schedule in a construction project can eliminate a lot of problems down the…
Why You Need the Construction Contract Review Process
Whether you are a novice or an experienced construction professional, the process of drafting and…
The Basics of Demolition Safety
From 2009 to 2013, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration issued nearly 1,000 citations for…
5 Easy Ways to Keep Construction Projects Efficient
Beyond making the client happy, the overarching goal of every project is to complete the…
4 Contributors to Low Morale on the Construction Site Part 2
The Jacksonville construction lawyers of Cotney Attorneys & Consultants understand all too well how critical…
4 Contributors to Low Morale on the Construction Site Part 1
Our Jacksonville construction attorneys know that running a construction company is tough. Construction projects involve…
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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…
Florida Roads Are Some of the Most Dangerous in the Nation for Construction Workers
Florida represents a substantial portion of construction in the nation, with its projects valued at…
Is a Construction Delay a Breach of Contract?
Delays are an ever-present concern in the construction industry. Despite their best efforts, contractors can…
Miami Office Construction Hits a 10-Year High
Miami is growing at a rapid rate, gaining about 94 residents every day. People are…
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