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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 Construction Challenges Behind Segra Stadium
America’s national pastime deserves to be seen in person at a beautiful ballpark. That’s just…
What Out-Of-State Contractors Need to Know About Working in Oregon
Contractors are always trying to stay one step ahead of the competition in the hopes…
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…
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 OSHA Lawyers Are Important to Work With Before a Citation
Each year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducts over 33,000 inspections. Of those…
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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A Primer On Declaratory Statements
What Is The Definition Of A Declaratory Statement? A declaratory statement is the solitary method…
Avoid Disputes By Keeping Your Project On Schedule
When it comes to most construction projects, there will inevitably be some delay-related issues. As…
Avoid Ambiguity In Contracts With These 4 Tips
Ambiguities are common in construction contracts for numerous reasons. As a St. Petersburg construction lawyer,…
Construction Claims Negotiations
Disputes and claims are common in the construction industry, and are typically thought to result…
Contractual Indemnity Provisions
There are times when a party in a construction dispute that has the most sway…
Common Alternative Dispute Resolution Techniques Part 2
Common Alternative Dispute Resolution Techniques Part 2 continues to provide ADR methods to use as…
What are the Benefits of Arbitration? Part 1
According to the American Bar Association (ABA), arbitration is “private process where disputing parties agree…
How to Protect Your License and Your Livelihood
As a contractor, you understand the value of your license. Without one, your options for…
Liens and Litigation: What You Should Know
The mechanic’s lien is a commonly used legal device that helps contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers…
These 3 Organizations Support Women in the Roofing Industry
Roofing businesses are setting a great example of how opening the door for more women…
Demand Letters: The Do’s and Don’ts
Writing a demand letter is like walking on a tightrope; lean too far to either…
How to Protect Your Company From Bribery and Corruption in the Construction Industry Part 2
The engineering and construction industry has the highest prevalence of bribery and corruption than any…
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HVAC Professionals: Controlling Customer Expectations Through Contracts
The rule of thumb in construction is that one out of every 20 customers will…
On June 30, 2020, Governor Ron DeSantis signed “The Occupational Freedom and Opportunity Act” into…
The Do’s and Don’ts of Nail Gun Safety
A nail gun is a type of power tool used every day on construction sites…
Award-Winning Construction Law Firm Opens Office in Charlotte, NC
Lead Attorney Aims to Help Disadvantaged Businesses Grow CHARLOTTE, NC, JULY 2018 — Cotney Construction…
Understanding Miller Bond Claims
Lien law is a powerful tool that is in place to protect construction professionals’ right…
3 Technologies That Can Improve Your Roofing Business
The roofing industry can be a competitive market. Most successful roofing businesses established themselves years…
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Career Opportunities for Military Veterans in Construction Part 5
In this five-part series, the Hillsborough County contractor lawyers at Cotney Construction Law are discussing…
An Overview of the Living Building Challenge Part 2
In part one of our series, our Greensboro construction law lawyers discussed the importance of…
An Overview of the Living Building Challenge Part 1
Cotney Construction Law is a Greensboro construction law firm committed to not only helping construction…
Primary Reasons for OSHA Inspections
Before we dive into anything else, realize that OSHA inspectors have the right to show…
Are You Up to Date With OSHA 2019 Ladder Regulations?
Falls from elevated surfaces make up the biggest percentage of construction related deaths and injuries….
Safety and Technology in the Workplace
As advocates for the construction industry, we often boast about the technological wonders of the…
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