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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.
DOL Issues Final Rule Update Allowing Employers to Better Offer Perks and Benefits
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued a Final Rule updating regulations pertaining to…
Do I Have to Let OSHA Inspectors Onto My Jobsite?
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) oversees approximately 7 million worksites. They are most…
Fall Restraint Systems: Get Compliant Before It’s Too Late
If you work within residential or commercial construction sector, it is crucial that every aspect…
Understanding OSHA’s Investigation Process
As Texas OSHA defense lawyers, we often stress how important it is for construction firms…
Has Your Business Been Accused of a Construction Defect?
Whether you work in residential or commercial construction, there are a myriad of ways your…
Understanding Licensing Classifications in Tennessee
In the State of Tennessee, there are six different types of licenses that construction professionals…
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Clearwater Construction Lawyer
The Cotney Attorneys & Consultants is committed to protecting the legal rights of professionals in…
Acceleration is the speeding up of the work process in a construction project by either…
Contingent Payment Clauses in Construction Contracts
With every construction contract comes the risk of the owner failing to compensate for the…
Contracting Without a License in the State of Florida
Does Your Profession Require a License? By definition, a contractor is any person or company…
A Simple Guide to Understanding Construction Surety Bonds
What is a Surety Bond? A surety bond is a contract that governs the legal…
Boom or Bust: Florida’s Housing Market and the Construction Industry Part 1
Florida has enjoyed unprecedented growth in its population and housing market, ensuring plenty of work…
Understanding Work Organization Hazards
As OSHA attorneys, we often stress the physicality of construction work and the risks these…
Common Plumbing Problems on Completed Construction Projects Part 2
Every construction element, from roofs to concrete foundations to plumbing, must be executed flawlessly in…
Common Plumbing Problems on Completed Construction Projects Part 1
Plumbing is just one of the many facets of a construction project that can cause…
The construction industry’s labor shortage endemic is pushing contractors to their limit. With a dwindling…
Pipeline construction offers building firms the opportunity to work on lucrative projects and grow their…
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Questions to Ask Potential Construction Dispute Attorneys
When you find yourself in a situation where you think you need a lawyer, it…
Early Signs Your Construction Project is Souring
Every construction project has problems, but competent management and careful coordination can help resolve most…
Factors Affecting Contractor License Defense Cases
When a complaint is filed against you and you need to defend your contractor license,…
Extreme Weather and Roofing Part 2
You don’t have to be a roofing professional or a roofing attorney in Florida to…
Extreme Weather and Roofing Part 1
In extreme weather situations wherein homeowners’ roofs have been compromised, roofing professionals tend to see…
Everything You Need To Know About the Tesla Solar Roof Part 4
The Tesla solar roof made waves when it was announced in October of 2016. Its…
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Business Expansion Tips for Contractors Part 1
Whether you are new to the construction industry or have worked in the field for…
Can Cryptocurrency Change the Construction Industry?
There is no denying that decentralized cryptocurrencies will have a significant impact on our outdated…
Without a consistent system of cost estimation, it would be difficult to get projects approved…
How the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Affects Construction Companies
For the past year, construction companies have benefited from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act,…
New Study Finds That Construction Workers Most Likely to Use Opioids and Cocaine
A new study published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence shows what many employers…
A New Federal Policy Aims to Limit Opioid Use for Injured Workers
On September 23, 2019, the Division of Federal Employees’ Compensation (DFEC) set forth a policy…
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