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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.
Look Before You Leap: How to Ensure That a Project Owner Can Pay Part 2
In part one, we discussed how important a comprehensive construction contract is for ensuring that…
Look Before You Leap: How to Ensure That a Project Owner Can Pay Part 1
There are a myriad of tools that a contractor can utilize to secure payment from…
OSHA’s Revision of Its Weighting System
Effective October 1, 2019, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) revised its weighting system,…
Types of Construction Lawsuits
At Cotney Attorneys & Consultants, our Ft. Myers construction lawyers represent contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and…
New Construction Business Owner? Here’s Why You Need an Attorney
Take a second to think about the iconic duos throughout history. There’s Joe Montana and…
Preventing Workers’ Compensation Fraud at Your Workplace
Unfortunately, the word “fraud” is commonly associated with workers’ compensation claims. This is because fraudulent…
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OSHA Enforcement Set to Increase
On April 3, 2019, Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta testified before a subcommittee of the U.S….
Employer Responsibilities Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 Part 2
As a contractor, you’re all too familiar with the additional stress imposed on you and…
Examining 25 Years of Worker Injury, Illness, and Fatality Case Data Part 1
In 1972, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) began collecting valuable data on work-related…
Alabama’s Two Mechanic’s Liens Part 2
As we discussed in part one of this two-part series, contractors in Alabama have to…
Alabama’s Two Mechanic’s Liens Part 1
The mechanic’s lien is one of the most powerful tools that a contractor can employ…
Construction Lawyers and Retainer Agreements
Construction firms should consider having a Nashville construction dispute lawyer on retainer. In this brief…
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Need to Secure Payment for Your Roofing Project? We’ve Got You Covered.
Now more than ever, roofing contractors are being forced to take a good look at…
Employment Immigration – 3 Things to Know for Canada
There are perhaps no two countries more inter-connected than the United States and Canada. The…
The Benefits of Hiring a Raleigh Contractor Attorney
The construction industry grew by over $35 billion nationwide last year, according to recent statistics….
Who Will Fill the Labor Void in the Roofing Industry?
Prior to 2006, the construction industry had a surplus of workers. Post-recession, however, millions of…
Emerging Careers in Solar Energy for Roofers Part 2
Roofing industry careers in solar energy are rapidly emerging. With reports that the solar energy…
Emerging Careers in Solar Energy for Roofers Part 1
There are few industries as rapidly developing as the solar energy field. Because of the…
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Charlotte Construction Lien Attorney
A contractor’s job requires diligent multitasking to take a project from concept to completion. When…
Construction Lawyer in Wilmington, NC
With many moving parts and a wide array of services and talented professionals, the construction…
Construction projects are composed of many moving parts with unique characteristics and one central goal:…
Are Payment Clauses Featured in Your Construction Contract?
In some cases, a crucial contract clause is omitted. In other cases, the contract language…
Workers’ Comp Insurance Rate Cut Effective January 1
On November 6, Florida Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier issued a final order approving a 7.5%…
Don’t File Suit in the Wrong Court – Jurisdictional Changes Coming January 1
Changes in Florida state law and the Florida Rules of Procedure will be effective January…
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