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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.
Bending, punching, sheering and cutting are all amputation hazards in the workplace and failing to…
Steps to Take for Workplace Suicide Prevention
While work can fill one with personal confidence and can be great for mental health,…
Avoid Most Common OSHA Pitfalls
Construction sites are one of the places most plagued with OSHA violations, so it is…
Don’t Slack on HR Documentation
HR documents perform a vital role for every business in recording employment information. Face it,…
The Importance of Construction Site Safety
Construction, an essential industry for thousands of years, employs more than 11 million Americans today….
OSHA Cites Company for Violating COVID-19 Safety Rules
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration, OSHA, has cited a Colorado-based…
$1.5 Trillion Infrastructure Bill Introduced
An ambitious $1.5 trillion infrastructure bill has been introduced. The Moving Forward Act, which would…
$1 Billion Turnpike Project Shelved in Orange County
Orange County has lost what could have been a vital infrastructure project in the form…
3 Types of Disputes an Indianapolis Construction Dispute Attorney Can Help With
In an industry known for tight profit margins, strict deadlines, and high expectations, construction disputes…
4 Ways an Indianapolis Construction Attorney Can Protect Your Business
If you own a construction business in the Hoosier State, you may be wondering what…
What If An Employee Refuses to Return to Work?
Unfortunately, the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has presented many challenges to all industries,…
As roofing lawyers, we are committed to providing roofing industry employers with the legal advice…
Everything You Need to Know About Bid Protests Part 3
As we discussed in the first and second sections of this five-part article, interested parties that were not awarded a contract due to a violation…
Everything You Need to Know About Bid Protests Part 2
As we discussed in the last section, there are many nuances to bid protests that require the attention of an Orlando construction attorney. For example,…
Everything You Need to Know About Bid Protests Part 1
At Cotney Construction Law, our Orlando construction lawyers help contractors procure government projects through the bid process. In some cases, you may submit a bid…
Critical Provisions for Residential Contracts
When entering a residential contract, it is crucial that you have your contract reviewed by a competent Jacksonville contractor lawyer to guard yourself against any…
How to Win Bids on Government Contracts Part 1
Billions of dollars in government contracts are awarded to construction businesses annually. Whether it’s federal, state, or local projects worth millions of dollars or much…
Form I-9 and E-Verify in Tampa, FL
When hiring non-U.S. citizens to work in your company, compliance is key. There is a great amount of talent across the globe that can bolster…
Characteristics of Troublesome Construction Clients
In the construction business, you meet all kinds of clients. Most clients are easy to…
Common Roadblocks in Commercial Construction
A successful construction contractor knows and understands that it’s not uncommon for complications to arise…
COVID-19 and Safety on Your Job Site
The outbreak of COVID-19 becoming a pandemic has created havoc in all aspects of society,…
Chicago Industrial Construction Reaches Record High Despite Pandemic
On July 27, 2020, Illinois announced 1,231 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, delivering the Prairie…
Construction Firms Faced With Coronavirus-Related OSHA Citations & Stop Work Orders
As of May 26th, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Assistant Secretary Loren Sweatt reported…
Construction Costs Dip for the First Time in a Decade
Just last month, we discussed that measures of construction activity based on construction worker hours…
New COVID-19 Guidelines from OSHA
In the many months since the pandemic hit the United States, workplace health and safety…
Bankruptcy and Current Construction Projects
With the world going into years of financial problems, there is a chance that your…
If you live in Washington state, you are likely familiar with WISHA and its guidelines….
Five Considerations for a Renewable Energy PPP
As you likely know, a public-private partnership (PPP or P3) is a contract between a…
How to Prepare Your Company for Construction Defect Litigation
When your company has a dispute to settle regarding construction defects, there is a high…
Construction Industry Trends to Expect in 2021
Companies are prone to looking for the processes that work best and sticking to them…
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Preparing Safe Office Spaces for Worker Return
Many business leaders are taking a proactive approach to office safety, even before the throngs…
Tornado Preparedness and Recovery
Tornados – sometimes you know they are coming and sometimes you have a few minutes…
New Year’s Resolutions for Construction Managers
It’s the New Year, which means it is time for construction companies to assess their…
5 Tips to Prevent Worker Fatalities and Injuries
In 2018, 1 in 5 worker deaths were in the construction industry, according to the…
5 Challenges Construction Professionals Are Likely to Face Heading Into 2021
More than ten months since coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) evolved from an isolated disease in…
5G: Game-Changing Technology for Construction Projects
What is 5G? 5G is the 5th generation mobile network. It is a new global…
Tennessee Department of Transportation Bidding Requirements Part 1
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is one provider of lucrative public works projects in…
Important Standards and Specifications for NCDOT Projects Part 2
In part one of this two-part series the Greensboro construction law lawyers from Cotney Attorneys…
Important Standards and Specifications for NCDOT Projects Part 1
Contractors who engage in business with the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) must be…
Are Contractors Eligible for PPP Funds?
Understanding the PPP loan process can be tricky, and knowing who is eligible can be…
Common Causes of Construction Litigation
Common Infrastructure Legal Mistakes to Avoid
$4 Billion Proposal for Colorado Transportation
Anyone who lives in Colorado knows how heavy traffic can be and how much the…
FRSA Intervenes in FBC Petition
On March 17, 2021, FRSA submitted a motion to intervene in a petition before the…
Common Construction Contract Mistakes
Having a strong construction contract is your company’s number one defense in maintaining the best…
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