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By Cotney Construction Law. A critical component of the construction industry is the flow of information and the cloud is playing a big role in facilitating that flow. On a daily basis, blueprints, daily reports, change reports, and punch lists are passed among contractors, architects, and subcontractors. That’s just a small list ... Read More

WSRCA members will now be able to receive free 15-minute legal consultations. Trent Cotney, CEO of Cotney Construction Law, was recently named General Counsel of the Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA). As General Counsel, Cotney will provide a variety of pro bono services to the association, including guidance on corporate ... Read More

By Cotney Construction Law. Many large construction companies are struggling to find young skilled workers to replace the millions of skilled workers in the construction industry that are set to retire within the next decade. As such, it is crucial that we establish a new approach to recruit young people into the ... Read More

By: Trent Cotney, Cotney Construction Law. To better understand the allocation of responsibility under OSHA’s confined space standards, it’s helpful to understand the definitions of the parties involved with the permit space. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), a confined space is one that is large enough for an ... Read More

By Cotney Construction Law. President Trump has recently proposed a one trillion dollar infrastructure bill in Washington that would make sure there are tariffs enforced on aluminum and steel. One of the largest questions coming out of this proposal is will the United States be able to meet the production demand to ... Read More

By Cotney Construction Law. Our construction attorneys understand that finding skilled workers can be tough, but it’s not impossible. Many contractors in the construction industry hire subcontractors due to the difficulty of finding skilled workers. This is a two-part article. In part one of this article, we’ll discuss how a general contractor ... Read More

By Cotney Construction Law. Ensure your contracts include provisions for fairly allocating responsibilities for implementing safety measures. As the most active months of hurricane season approaches, it is important to review your company’s protocols and procedures should a storm make landfall near one of your jobsites. Many Florida counties and municipalities have ... Read More

By Cotney Construction Law. The First Amendment protects freedom of speech; the First Amendment does not protect speaking falsely against someone. This is a two-part article: here in part one, we’ll give an overview of defamation; later in part 2, we’ll dive into the elements that make up defamation. Defamation is when false ... Read More

RCS Influencer Trent Cotney says that companies need to have a commitment to diversity, non-discrimination, and non-harassment in their workplace. In light of the current labor shortage in the industry and the national conversation sparked by the #Metoo movement regarding sexual harassment in the workplace, never before has the ... Read More

Lead attorney aims to help disadvantaged businesses grow. Cotney Construction Law (CCL) is expanding its operations into North Carolina and has officially opened an office in Charlotte. Attorney Justin Hampton will spearhead CCL’s Charlotte expansion with a focus on representing clients in matters dealing with liens, bonds, government contracts, and North ... Read More

By Heidi J. Ellsworth, Partner RoofersCoffeeShop®. Meeting up with RCS Partners on the Road. In this road trip edition, I want to share some of the amazing customer visits I have experienced. In the late spring of 2018, I was invited to visit Tremco, WTI, and Cotney Construction Law. As some of you ... Read More

By Cotney Construction Law. Payroll solutions companies may offer advantages that don’t expose you to gaps in your workers’ compensation policy. For contractors utilizing employee leasing arrangements – have you considered a payroll solutions company instead? While there is no denying the benefits of an employee leasing arrangement, you may be unaware ... Read More

Courtesy of: Trent Cotney, Cotney Construction Law. Regardless of one’s opinion on the matter, it is becoming apparent that Marijuana is here to stay. While many states have legalized Marijuana for both recreational and medicinal purposes, what is unclear are the potential liabilities for an employer whose employees are actively using the ... Read More

By Cotney Construction Law. OSHA has provided an interpretation of employer actions as retaliatory and not permissible. OSHA has recently provided an interpretation of employer actions that they will view as retaliatory and not permissible. These include certain: (1) Disciplinary policies, (2) Post-accident drug testing policies, and lastly (3) Employee incentive ... Read More

FRSA's 97th Annual Convention and the Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Expo Date: 7/17/2019 to 7/19/2019 The FRSA's convention consists of three full days of education, networking, family fun, sports, and friends along with two days of FRSA's highly recognized trade show, the Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Expo. Events will take place ... Read More