How ChatGPT Can Fail Lawyers – and Everyone Else Using the latest and most powerful technology tool for business can have its drawbacks Trent Cotney August 18, 2023 5 Comments Using the latest and most powerful technology tool for business can have its drawbacks, warns Adams and Reese Partner Trent Cotney.Read More
Legal News I-9 COVID Flexibility Ends July 31 The expiration date will require roofing contractors to review and update their I-9 Employment Eligibility Confirmation forms. James G. Aldrich June 19, 2023 One Comment The flexibility allowed during the pandemic for reviewing I-9 employment forms is coming to an end. Read More
Florida Legal Update New Florida Law Targets 'Frivolous' Lawsuits Roofing contractors need to know about changes to how lawsuits are filed and litigated in the Sunshine State. Trent Cotney April 10, 2023 One Comment Time will tell if the law’s provisions actually reduce insurance rates or not. But it is probably safe to say that we will see fewer lawsuits.Read More
New Oklahoma Law Restricts Roofing Contractors from Waiving Deductibles Chris Gray November 17, 2022 One Comment Roofing contractors in Oklahoma are now prohibited from waiving insurance deductibles now that a new law has taken effect.Read More
DOL Unveils Updated Independent Contractor Rule New guidelines will make it more difficult for companies to classify workers as contractors instead of employees Trent Cotney October 12, 2022 No Comments The U.S. Department of Labor issued new guidelines for categorizing independent contractors and employees per the Fair Labor Standards Act. Read More
Hurricane Ian Cleanup: Out-of-State Roofing Contractors Beware What Roofers Need to Know About Hurricane Ian Response Trent Cotney September 30, 2022 7 Comments Roofers looking to capitalize on the destruction caused by Hurricane Ian along the Florida Coast need to know licensing requirements.Read More
New Florida Insurance Law’s Impact on the Roofing Industry Chris Gray June 10, 2022 40 Comments Florida’s insurance reform bill signed into law in May could have ripple effects on the roofing industry beyond the Sunshine State.Read More
Sponsored Content Roofing Contractors Find Road Map to Success with Technology August 11, 2020 4 Comments At Cotney Consulting Group, we provide our clients with Smartsheet custom solutions and Precoganalytics to go beyond knowing what has happened to provide you the best assessment of what will happen in the future.Read More
OSHA Guidelines on Reporting COVID-19 Illnesses and Injuries John Brock March 26, 2020 No Comments John Brock of Cotney Construction Law breaks down what roofing contractors need to know about new OSHA guidelines regarding COVID-19 reporting.Read More
How Governments Are Responding to the COVID-19 Crisis March 19, 2020 One Comment Legal experts serving the roofing industry break down how states across the country are responding to the COVID-19 outbreak.Read More