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Cotney Attorneys & Consultants
Roscoe Green Named General Counsel to the National Association of Minority Contractors Central FL Chapter
Roscoe will provide a number of pro bono legal services to the association’s board of directors. Attorney Roscoe Green of Cotney Construction Law was recently named General Counsel of the National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC) Central Florida Chapter. As General Counsel, Roscoe will provide a number of pro bono legal ...
6 Technology Trends in Construction
By Cotney Construction Law. In the past, the construction industry has slowly adapted new technology. This norm is changing. Industry innovators are quick to implement technology so as to better perform tasks. New technology may become an active means of avoiding disputes. This is part one of a two-part guide which will ...
OSHA's Five Year Look Back Period Cap No Longer Enforced
By Cotney Construction Law. Earlier this year, the United State Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit found that OSHA is not bound by its five year look back policy as stated in the Field Operations Manual. Prior to 2015, OSHA’s Field Operations Manual states that an employer may be cited for ...
4 tips to prevent roofing claims
By Cotney Construction Law. Conflicts with customers, suppliers, and other contractors is a part of the construction industry. This article discusses 4 ways to avoid unnecessary claims against you Be insured, licensed, and certified in accordance with industry standards. Also, be prepared to file proof of credentials before starting a project. Provide high ...
Cotney Construction Law Welcomes Attorney Elizabeth Tipping
Tipping will be the managing partner at the firm’s Nashville office. Cotney Construction Law, LLP, a leading national law firm for construction, specialty trades, and OSHA law, is pleased to announce the addition of Elizabeth Tipping as the managing partner of the Nashville office. Tipping brings 15 years of experience as ...
A Guide to Miller Bond Claims
By Cotney Construction Law. The Miller Act, it’s a payment remedy that contractors and suppliers can utilize to enforce payment on federal contracts for construction projects (40 U.S.C. §§ 3131-3134) Lien laws can be tremendous allies when it comes to protecting a construction professional’s right to receive payment for services rendered. Unfortunately, public ...
What to do in the aftermath of a hurricane part 2
By Cotney Construction Law. Prepare Credentials, Determine Damage Liability, and Honor Your Contracts to Complete Projects After a hurricane, it is extremely likely that your construction site may have been compromised, as they are extremely susceptible to incredible damage and loss during a natural disaster. It is critical that your company and ...
Sometimes the Best Training and Education Program are Found in House
RCS Influencer Trent Cotney started CCL University to meet the unique learning needs required of the firm’s employees. Cotney Construction Law recently developed CCL University, an apprenticeship program with the goal of preparing new associates for practice in construction law and to better serve clients within the roofing industry. While many ...
Are You Prepared to Handle Harassment Claims?
By Cotney Construction Law. With sexual harassment in the spotlight lately, it’s important to be prepared when it comes up in your business. The construction industry by and large has been male dominated. The modern trend, however, has seen the construction workforce filled with more and more women. On top of that, ...
