Legal Corner
Trump, Musk and the future of the H-1B visa: What to expect for FY2026
By Mary Kate Fernandez, Adams and Reese. It’s that time of year again – the H-1B visa program is back in the spotlight as we enter the lottery registration period for Fiscal Year 2026. The lottery will be open from March 7-24, 2025. The H-1B visa, designed to allow U.S. employers to ...
What you need to know about ICE on the jobsite
By Dani Sheehan. With current immigration enforcement actions creating fear and uncertainty in the industry, it is important for contractors and owners to be prepared while also staying compliant with the law. Our industry has long relied on a mix of domestic and foreign labor to meet its workforce demands. However, as ...
NRCA encourages roofing professionals to register for virtual legal conference
Register for LEGALCon Virtual 2025, which will be held from March 18 to 19, 2025. The National Roofing Contractors Association’s Legal Resource Center is inviting roofing industry professionals to register for its virtual conference, LEGALCon Virtual 2025, which will be held March 18-19, 2025. During the virtual conference, NRCA will provide four ...
Hot off the press: Trent Cotney’s new book!
By Emma Peterson. Trent’s fourth book covers the basics of roofing law, for contractors not lawyers. Independently published on December 21, 2024, Roofing Law: Contracts is the product of a year of hard work from Trent Cotney. If you haven’t heard of Trent, he is a leading partner at Adams ...
Hidden ball trick: Understanding the Aaron Judge case
By Andrew McBride and Carter Pope, Adams and Reese. Breaking down how Yankees’ Aaron Judge case involving deception carries lessons for contractors. The hidden ball trick is a baseball play in which the fielder fakes a throw to the pitcher, so that he can trick the runner into stepping off the base. ...
How President Trump’s proposed tariffs could affect the construction industry
By Trent Cotney, Adams and Reese. While the full impact of the tariffs remains to be seen, proactive measures can help mitigate risks and ensure continued operational resilience. If you have read the news lately, you know that President Trump plans to reintroduce tariffs on goods imported from key trading partners. These ...
The FCC’s new telemarketing consent rule: How to comply
By Trent Cotney, Adams and Reese. The new rule is scheduled to take effect on January 27, 2025. However, the Trump administration may attempt to reverse it at some point. Despite this uncertainty, businesses should prepare to follow its stipulations. On January 27, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will enact its ...
Adams and Reese announces 11 new Partners
Adams and Reese has elected 11 attorneys to partnership, effective Jan. 1, 2025. These new Partners include: Sean Buckley – Corporate services Todd Engelhardt – Litigation Ashley Harbin – Intersection of Business and Government Alex Lamb – Litigation Tiffany Love – Corporate Services Aaron McLeod – Litigation Ashlee Poplin – Construction Blake Richardson – Litigation Katelin Varnado – Construction Collin Weyand ...
Effective management of change work orders in roofing projects
By Cotney Consulting Group. Seven strategies for effectively managing change work orders and ensuring that your roofing business operates smoothly. In the construction and roofing industries, change work orders (CWOs) or additional work orders (AWOs) represent a critical juncture where project scopes are adjusted and additional services are agreed upon. These changes ...
Getting paid at the end of the day
By Emma Peterson. From contracts to invoices to filing liens, learn the basics of how to get compensation for your work. The legal side of the roofing industry can seem intimidating and overwhelming. But there are many resources out there to help you navigate the intricacies of construction law. Adams ...
