Legal Corner
What’s New with Immigration Laws?
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. The EB-5 regulations have new changes that are already in effect. The “Final Rule” published by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on July 24, 2019, amends the regulations of the employment-based, fifth preference immigrant investor classification, EB-5. According to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services ...
OSHA’s Whistleblower Protections During the Covid-19 Crisis
By Ben Briggs & John Brock, Cotney Construction Law LLP. The onset of COVID-19 has employers throughout the construction industry adjusting workplace procedures to account for the virus’ threat to employee health. As with all workplace health-related matters, compliance with OSHA regulations is important for businesses operating during this COVID-19 pandemic. OSHA ...
eBook: What Every Contractor Needs to Know About Billable Hours
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Whenever the need for attorney services arises, the thought that pops into many heads is ‘how much is this going to cost me?” In this eBook, Cotney Construction Law spells out what contractors should expect from the new subscription model that is focused on contractors’ needs ...
COVID-19 Contractors Counsel
By Trent Cotney - Cotney Construction Law, LLP WSRCA General Counsel. Employers need to be aware of how government actions may affect their businesses. Disclaimer: Each state may have different laws. Please check each state for specific guidance. As COVID-19 continues to affect our daily lives, it is crucial for employers to ...
Cotney Construction Law Announces Additions to Cotney Carolina Office
Cotney Construction Law (CCL) is proud to welcome Ashlee Poplin who joins attorney Michael Litrenta. Cotney Construction Law (CCL), the leading national law firm for construction, specialty trades and OSHA law, is pleased to announce the addition of Ashlee Poplin to the Cotney Carolina offices. This leading law firm has ...
Top 10 Tips for Dealing with COVID-19 in the Carolinas for the Construction Industry
By Cotney Construction Law, LLP. Dealing with COVID-19 in the Carolinas for the Construction Industry Follow CDC Guidelines for preventing the spread of COVID-19 Wash hands often Avoid close contact Stay home if you are sick Clean and disinfect You are permitted to conduct temperature checks and ask employees COVID-19 related questions to help ensure that sick ...
Contracting in the Time of COVID-19: A Discussion About Revisiting Contract Provisions and Obligations
By Michael S. Litrenta, Attorney for Cotney Construction Law. We are working in a time of uncertainty and changing conditions in the construction industry are evident throughout the country. Laws and regulations are constantly being updated on both the federal and state level. In response to growing concerns surrounding the coronavirus, some ...
Will Workers’ Compensation Cover Employees with Coronavirus in the Carolinas?
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 ...
Families First Coronavirus Response Act
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 ...
Everything Roofing Companies Need to Know About The Families First Coronavirus Response Act
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 ...
