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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.
These 5 Mistakes Could Cost You Your Lien Rights
When handled perfectly, the mechanic’s lien is arguably the strongest weapon in a contractor’s arsenal…
Why Mediation Should Be Used For Your First Attempt at Resolving a Dispute
Every year, contractors all across the United States find themselves forced into dealing with unscrupulous…
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…
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New NIOSH Tips for Working on Roofs, Ladders, and Scaffolds
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recently released a guide detailing various…
Examining the Factors that Commonly Lead to Falls on the Project Site
As the leading cause of construction worker deaths in the United States, falls on the…
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…
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Reasons to Hire a License Defense Lawyer to Protect Your Contractor License
As a contractor or subcontractor, you are required to have a license to operate in…
How to Protect Your Company During Construction Litigation
Litigation is a contractor’s nightmare for a variety of reasons. If your company is involved…
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…
3 Root Causes of Construction Disputes Part 1
Construction disputes happen for many different reasons, but there is a root cause for each…
Inspecting Roofs for Safety Prior to Beginning Work
Falls are the leading cause of death in the construction industry. Those who work in…
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…
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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:…
Understanding Your Lien Rights in Tennessee
There are specific requirements for prime contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers in Tennessee when it comes…
Breach of Contract and Construction
When a binding agreement is not honored, this is considered a breach of contract. In…
Are Payment Clauses Featured in Your Construction Contract?
In some cases, a crucial contract clause is omitted. In other cases, the contract language…
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