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Episode 93 of Law & Mortar is now out wherever you listen to podcasts. John Kenney and I dissect the latest FTC rulings on fake reviews, discuss building trust through authentic testimonials, and explore effective risk mitigation in the roofing and construction industry. ADAMS AND REESE LLP Cotney Consulting Group

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Check out my latest article with Roofing Contractors Association of Washington - RCAW about the multi-employer site doctrine with OSHA and how you can be responsible for your subs' safety violations. ADAMS AND REESE LLP

OSHA’s Multi-Employer Worksite Policy: Knowing the Basics - Roofing Contractors Association of Washington Author: Trent Cotney, Adams and Reese, LLP

Enjoyed speaking to Florida's roofing professionals today at FRSA ADAMS AND REESE LLP

Check out my recent article on ConstructioNext about the Corporate Transparency Act and how that impacts business owners. ADAMS AND REESE LLP

What New Federal Reporting Requirements Mean for Construction Businesses Here’s how to make sure your contracting company complies with the new Corporate Transparency Act—even if the business was short-lived.

I recently did an interview on Rooferscoffeeshop.com regarding the importance of bilingual training. Check it out here:

The importance of bilingual safety training — RoofersCoffeeShop RCS Influencer Trent Cotney says that bilingual training is hugely important since OSHA, or your state equivalent, is going to ask if you have safety materials in a language that everybody can understand. Megan Ellsworth: Hello, everyone. My name is Megan Ellsworth, and I am here at rooferscoffeesho...

I was quoted recently in Construction Dive on the legal implications of OSHA's walkaround rule. Check it out here:
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OSHA’s walkaround rule raises questions of liability, safety Several industry groups have filed suit to stop the change, which expands the definition of who can be present during jobsite inspections.

Episode 92 of Law & Mortar is now available for download wherever you listen to podcasts. John Kenney and I discuss the latest issues in the industry including best practices for executing change orders. ADAMS AND REESE LLP Cotney Consulting Group

‎Law & Mortar: Law & Mortar Episode 92 on Apple Podcasts ‎Show Law & Mortar, Ep Law & Mortar Episode 92 - Aug 15, 2024

I enjoyed speaking to the RCA of Southern California on the latest legal updates affecting roofers. ADAMS AND REESE LLP

After a named storm, I always get questions about the extent of workmanship warranties. I address that issue and more in the latest Roofing Contractor podcast. Listen here ADAMS AND REESE LLP:

VIDEO: Have Storms Made Your Warranty Meaningless? Just because a storm has a name doesn’t mean your warranties are voided. Trent Cotney, partner at Adams and Reese, provides advice on avoiding legal challenges when handling storm warranty work.

Here's my latest article in CRCA - Chicago Roofing Contractors Association CRCA Today on worker termination in Illinois. ADAMS AND REESE LLP

Worker misclassification continues to be one of the biggest issues in construction. Check out my new article in ConstructioNext on the topic. ADAMS AND REESE LLP

How to Comply With the Federal Independent Contractor Rule What construction companies can do to reduce the growing financial risk of misclassifying workers.

Check out my recent podcast on the new Supreme Court decisions affecting government agency action and what that means for OSHA and DOL. ADAMS AND REESE LLP Walls & Ceilings Magazine
https://www.wconline.com/articles/96499-video-recent-supreme-court-rulings-that-can-affect-you

I was recently interviewed in Construction Executive magazine on hiring and keeping skilled labor. See link below. ADAMS AND REESE LLP
https://www.constructionexec.com/article/executive-insights-2024-leaders-in-construction-law

Here is an article I did for ConstructioNext on harassment prevention in construction. ADAMS AND REESE LLP

EEOC Urges Harassment Prevention in Construction A new guide outlines five core principles meant to help the industry assess bias and other related challenges and squelch them.

Check out my recent interview with Rooferscoffeeshop.com about the importance of cross-training your crews. ADAMS AND REESE LLP

The Importance of Cross Training Trent Cotney discusses the importance of cross training!Learn more at RoofersCoffeeShop.com!https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/Are you a contractor looking fo...

Check out my latest article in FRSA's magazine on the one year warranty requirement in Florida. ADAMS AND REESE LLP

Great legal committee meeting yesterday at National Roofing Contractors Association ADAMS AND REESE LLP

Episode 91 of Law & Mortar is live. In this episode, John Kenney III, MIoR, CPRC and I discuss a variety of current issues including the evolving roofing industry, the recent Supreme Court Decisions, and a live disaster preparedness Estimation Workshop. Check it out wherever you listen to podcasts. ADAMS AND REESE LLP Cotney Consulting Group

‎Law & Mortar: Law & Mortar Episode 91 on Apple Podcasts ‎Show Law & Mortar, Ep Law & Mortar Episode 91 - Jul 14, 2024

Check out my new article on the noncompete ruling affecting the ban on Rooferscoffeeshop.com. ADAMS AND REESE LLP

Federal noncompete ban now on hold — RoofersCoffeeShop By Trent Cotney. Businesses may want to review their use of noncompete agreements and consider alternatives if the ban goes into effect on schedule. As you may recall, in April 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a rule banning most noncompete agreements. Shortly after that FTC mandate,....

Here's my latest article with ConstructioNext on the updates to OSHA's Hazardous Communication standard. ADAMS AND REESE LLP

4 Major Updates to OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard New classification, label and training requirements, set to take effect July 19, seek to protect workers from the dangers of chemicals on jobsites.

Check out my latest podcast with Walls & Ceilings Magazine on independent salespersons and the agreements you need. ADAMS AND REESE LLP
https://www.wconline.com/media/podcasts/2671-walls-ceilings-if-walls-could-talk/play/249-episode-183-understanding-independent-sales

Check out my latest article on two tax bills that benefit construction Roofing Magazine. ADAMS AND REESE LLP

https://roofingmagazine.com/two-tax-bills-that-benefit-the-roofing-industry/

AI will revolutionize construction. Here are my thoughts on the subject in an interview with Rooferscoffeeshop.com ADAMS AND REESE LLP

Don't get left behind in AI integration — RoofersCoffeeShop RCS Influencer Trent Cotney says AI will play a bigger role in helping determine profitability in roofing. Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Trent Cotney from Adams and Reese. You can read the interview below or watch the video. Megan Ellsworth: Hello everyone.....

Check out my latest video with Roofing Contractor live at the FRSA expo. We discuss subcontractors, insurance, and more. ADAMS AND REESE LLP

VIDEO: Legal Insights from FRSA 2024 There's been much debate about worker classification by the U.S. Dept. of Labor. Do the same rules apply to salespeople, especially independent or part-time ones?

Law & Mortar episode 90 was just released. In it JJohn Kenneyand I discuss the future of automation and vertical integration in the industry, estimating training, and a preview of the FFRSAexpo this week. AADAMS AND REESE LLPCCotney Consulting Group

Law & Mortar Listen to Law & Mortar on Spotify. Trent Cotney and John Kenney are dedicated to helping the construction industry with legal, business, and safety challenges. Questions? Please contact [email protected] or [email protected].

Check out my latest article with CRCA - Chicago Roofing Contractors Association on the new Chicago transportation benefit law.https://www.crca.org/Portals/0/CRCA%20Today%20Spring%202024_1.pdf =10

Enjoyed hearing about K9s For Warriors on Rooferscoffeeshop.com. Great charity that helps dogs and vets! www.k9sforwarriors.org

K9s For Warriors - Service Dogs for Veterans with PTSD K9s For Warriors is the nation’s largest provider of Service Dogs for Veterans with PTSD. We help Veterans live a life of dignity and independence.

Check out my recent article on what the Baltimore bridge collapse means to the supply chain on ConstructioNext ADAMS AND REESE LLP

What the Baltimore Bridge Collapse Means for the Supply Chain Construction companies should brace themselves for delays and slow downs as the system adjusts and materials are rerouted.

Enjoyed speaking with Rooferscoffeeshop.com on managing sub crews. ADAMS AND REESE LLP

Questions about the FTC noncompete ban. Listen to this podcast on Walls & Ceilings Magazine where I provide the details. ADAMS AND REESE LLP

How the FTC’s Noncompete Ban Affects Your Business The FTC’s new rule banning noncompete agreements affects nearly every business and could cause a legal quagmire. Legal Insights expert Trent Cotney of Adams and Reese is here to help explain how this impacts your business and what protections you still have as an employer.