Editor's Note: The following is a notification from Cotney Construction Law By Ashlee Poplin, Attorney with Cotney Construction Law, Licensed and Practicing in NC and SC North Carolina Short Answer: Maybe. Article 1 of the Workers’ Compensation Act § 97-53 lists out specific occupational diseases and conditions that are compensable. Coronavirus had never been ...
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. West Coast Roofing Contractors Association (WCRCA) in Florida raises funds for Black Dagger Military Hunt Club. One of the greatest things about working in the roofing industry is seeing how it gives back to others in need. That’s definitely the case at Florida’s West Coast Roofing ...
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Understanding how manufacturing slowdowns will affect the industry, and how contractors can protect themselves. We have already seen how the coronavirus is affecting the economy. Grocery store shelves are emptied of sanitizing solutions and canned goods, travelers have their own rows on flights, people aren’t eating ...
By Jacqueline N. Feliciano, Cotney Construction Law. Understanding the dollar-for-dollar tax credits given to employers from payments of qualified wages under the FFCRA On March 18, 2020, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) was enacted into law to help alleviate the impact of COVID-19. Under the FFCRA, businesses with fewer than ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...