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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.
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…
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…
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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…
Alabama’s Two Mechanic’s Liens Part 1
The mechanic’s lien is one of the most powerful tools that a contractor can employ…
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Effective Construction Mediation
For those in the construction industry that have participated in pre-claim, court-ordered mediation, the process…
4 Tips to Appeal OSHA Citations
OSHA violations can lead to significant fines that negatively impact your construction company’s cash reserves….
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…
8 Tips for Submitting a Winning Construction Bid Part 1
Bidding is a large part of the construction industry, so knowing the secrets of a…
3 Root Causes of Construction Disputes Part 2
Our Fort Lauderdale construction attorneys know that conflict has become commonplace in the construction industry….
3 Root Causes of Construction Disputes Part 1
Construction disputes happen for many different reasons, but there is a root cause for each…
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Construction Bond in Wilmington, NC
The construction industry is plagued with challenges and construction work is risky business for all…
Charlotte Contractor License Defense Attorney
The rules governing contractors differ from state to state, but a Charlotte contractor license defense…
Bid Protest Attorney in Wilmington, NC
Are you interested in working on lucrative government construction contracts in Wilmington, NC? In order…
Understanding Licensing Classifications in Tennessee
In the State of Tennessee, there are six different types of licenses that construction professionals…
Avoid These Construction Contract Tricks and Loopholes
If an item is omitted from a contract or the language is vague, this can…
Understanding Your Lien Rights in Tennessee
There are specific requirements for prime contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers in Tennessee when it comes…
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