Cotney Attorneys & Consultants
Four Tips to Help Contractors Avoid Litigation
By Cotney Construction Law. Litigation is a common occurrence for contractors. Despite who is at fault, there are several ways disputes can arise, leading to litigation. Not only is litigation costly, but it can also ruin a company’s reputation. Follow these tips to help contractors avoid litigation. 1. Document Everything Contractors should have a ...
Three Key Questions About OSHA Inspections
By Anthony David Tilton, Cotney Construction Law. OSHA will investigate a jobsite for a number of reasons. A representative from OSHA will show up if an employee has issued a complaint against you, if there is a recent fatality, or if there is an imminent threat they have identified. The dangers of ...
Read Before You Sign
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. The importance of reviewing contracts and what to look for. More often than not, contracts are signed before they are read. Construction general contractors and subcontractors are guilty of this as well. With the competitive nature of the construction industry, it’s exciting when a new ...
Confronting the Opioid Epidemic in the Roofing Industry
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Trent Cotney of Cotney Construction Law presented at the NRCA Legal Resource Center seminar about the opioid crisis in the roofing industry. We had the privilege of being part of the NRCA’s Legal Resource Center seminar in New York City to learn about issues affecting the ...
Cotney Construction Law Helps NRCA Launch ProCertification Program
In an effort to help the industry progress with advanced knowledge and professional certifications, CCL provided all of its time free of charge to NRCA. Cotney Construction Law (CCL) is pleased to announce that by collaborating with the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), they have assisted NRCA in creating and trademarking ...
Contract Provisions for Roofers
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Free e-Book from Cotney Construction Law provides important information about project contracts. Hilary Morgan, Partner at Cotney Construction Law, has authored a new e-book that details contract provisions that can make or break a roofing contractor’s business. Often contracts are long, boring and several pages long. ...
Make-A-Wish® Receives $125,000 Donation from RCASF to Grant Wishes to Children with Critical Illnesses
40th Annual Fishing Tournament Raises $125,000 to Grant 25 ‘Wishes’ for Make-A-Wish Foundation and also raises $20,000 for the International Game Fish Association (IGFA) Junior Angler’s Educational Program. The roofing community is making a splash in South Florida with the largest non-corporate donation to The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida as ...
Construction Law: Contract Clauses, Part One
By Cotney Construction Law. Construction clauses are more than a legal formality. Signing on the dotted line is more than a legal formality. It is an acceptance of, and submission to, the rights and responsibilities detailed in a contract. Every contract should be the product of conscious deliberations between the contracting parties, ...
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Trent Cotney to Speak at this Year’s NRLRC 40th Anniversary Seminar
By Heidi J. Ellsworth, RCS Partner. Register today for National Roofing Legal Resource Center (NRLRC) 40th Anniversary Seminar in New York City, September 18-21, 2019. Legal issues are a fact of life in the roofing industry, and roofing contractors need to make the most of every resource available. Learning from construction ...
