Legal Corner
Boost your legal knowledge
By Emma Peterson. Law and Mortar is the perfect podcast for contractors who want to learn more about operating their businesses. With over 100 episodes already out, Law and Mortar is the go-to podcast for information about the legal, business and safety side of the roofing industry. In the show, ...
Tariffs, ICE and new regulations: Legal changes from June 2025
By Emma Peterson. Get a quick, contractor-friendly recap of the biggest legal developments from Trent Cotney’s June construction law brief. Keeping up with all the latest legal issues and updates to the roofing industry has been a bit of a challenge lately with tariff changes, immigration regulations and more. Luckily ...
Florida enacts new mandatory Builder Warranty
Florida Statute §553.837, effective July 1, 2025, establishes a mandatory, transferable one-year warranty for newly constructed residential homes, including modular, manufactured, or factory-builts. Under the statute, builders are required to warrant against all construction defects in equipment, materials, or workmanship provided by the builder or any subcontractor or supplier that result ...
Meeting code without compromising curb appeal
By Dani Sheehan. As wildfire risk continues to increase, understanding WUI code can help you deliver the fire protection homeowners need. With wildfire seasons growing longer and more destructive, roofing contractors need to help homeowners make smarter, safer choices about their properties. In many parts of the country, particularly the ...
Colorado's new construction bill: What developers need to know
By Christopher D. Yost, Adams and Reese. Understrand this bill's key provisions and their potential effects on your projects so you can continue to thrive in Colorado’s evolving construction landscape. On May 12, 2025, Governor Jared Polis signed HOUSE BILL 25-1272, a significant piece of legislation aimed at reforming the construction ...
Legal update on TPS Employees from Venezuela
By Mary Kate Fernandez, Adams and Reese. Learn about the details of a recent court decision affecting the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) of employers and workers from Venezuela. You've likely heard about the uncertainty and changes surrounding U.S. immigration policies lately. One such change surrounds the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) ...
Foreign-trade zones and bonded warehouses for the roofing industry
By Trent Cotney. Learn how Foreign‑Trade Zones and Customs‑Bonded Warehouses can transform tariff uncertainty from a cost center into a competitive advantage. Persistent tariffs on steel, aluminum, solar components and other imported roofing accessories have increased the prices of construction materials. At the same time, erratic lead‑times and port congestion continue to ...
Nail down the legal side of roofing
By Emma Peterson. From LLCs to liens, get legal advice on how to structure, protect and grow your roofing business. One of the most challenging parts of working in the roofing industry might not even be happening on the roof! Navigating the legal side of the industry can be quite ...
Trump, Musk and the future of the H-1B visa: What to expect for FY2026
By Mary Kate Fernandez, Adams and Reese. It’s that time of year again – the H-1B visa program is back in the spotlight as we enter the lottery registration period for Fiscal Year 2026. The lottery will be open from March 7-24, 2025. The H-1B visa, designed to allow U.S. employers to ...
What you need to know about ICE on the jobsite
By Dani Sheehan. With current immigration enforcement actions creating fear and uncertainty in the industry, it is important for contractors and owners to be prepared while also staying compliant with the law. Our industry has long relied on a mix of domestic and foreign labor to meet its workforce demands. However, as ...
