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Everything Roofing Companies Need to Know About The Families First Coronavirus Response Act
By Ben Briggs and Elliot Haney, Cotney Construction Law, LLC. Last week, President Trump signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) in the first of what is expected to be many federal aid bills aimed at limiting the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak. Passed by the Senate late Wednesday evening and ...
Navigating OSHA During COVID-19
By Trent Cotney, Cotney Construction Law, LLP. Proper steps need to be taken to ensure that workers are not exposed to COVID-19 and that, if exposed, those workers are not exposing others. With the Coronavirus pandemic affecting employers throughout the nation, it can be challenging to navigate the influx of information from ...
The Key Contract Provisions Needed to Combat Coronavirus
By Trent Cotney, Cotney Construction Law, LLP. Cotney Construction Law to hosted a webinar on Friday, March 20 to review these provisions and answer questions regarding scaling your business. Roofing contractors across the United States are facing a variety of issues arising out of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). These issues range from delays ...
John Kenney Named COO and Technical Director of Cotney Construction Law
Cotney Construction Law (CCL) is proud to welcome John Kenney Cotney Construction Law (CCL), the leading national law firm for the roofing industry is pleased to announce the appointment of John Kenney as Chief Operating Officer and Technical Director for CCL. With over 45-years’ experience in the roofing industry working ...
Tips for Subcontractors to Ensure Payment
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. The work of a subcontractor is difficult, but there are ways to protect their right to payment with these legal tips. Working as a subcontractor has pros and cons. While plumbers, roofers, drywallers, and other subcontractors have the ability and flexibility to work on multiple projects ...
Learn About Legal Issues and Pitfalls Building Enclosure Professionals Face
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. An auxiliary seminar at IIBEC will be presented by Cotney Construction Law. Join fellow roofing professionals at the 2020 IIBEC International Convention and Trade Show on March 26-31, 2020. The International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) has arranged over 25 hours of educational sessions, which ...
Understanding an OSHA Inspection
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Knowing your rights and what to expect from OSHA. As roofing contractors, it is important to know your rights in case you’re faced with an OSHA inspection. Failure to know your rights could result in significant fines. OSHA inspectors typically show up to job sites for ...
NRCA will hold LEGALCon 2020
By NRCA. NRCA will offer LEGALCon 2020 March 12 in Rosemont, Ill. The one-day seminar will be held from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. at NRCA’s headquarters. LEGALCon 2020 topics will include: The Five Greatest Legal Challenges When Using Subcontractors on Projects, Trent Cotney, Cotney Construction Law, NRCA’s general counsel Critical Contract Provisions Affecting Roofing ...
A Day Giving Back to Military Heroes
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. 20 volunteers got their hands dirty making improvements to a Florida-based veteran organization that provides veterans access to adaptive outdoor activities. Volunteers spent the day in Tampa Bay, Florida building, cleaning, and organizing at the Black Dagger Military Hunt Club’s Range Day. Attorney Lee Tomlinson from ...
Safety Incentive Programs and Post-Incident Drug Testing
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Cotney Construction Law shares OSHA’s clarification regarding the anti-retaliation provision of 2016. Employers in the construction industry have been unwilling to establish “safety incentive programs and conduct post-incident drug testing…” according to Cotney Construction Law. Employers didn’t want to violate the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s ...
