Legal Corner
Why You Should Hold Onto That Evidence a Little Longer
By James Floyd and Ryan Owen, Adams and Reese. Learn about a recent Florida court decision about data preservation and what actions are now required to meet document preservation obligations. Adams and Reese advises that if your company is faced with litigation, there are certain steps that are required ...
Roofing Company Fighting a Tough Legal Battle
By Evelyn Witterholt. Stonewater Roofing is fighting for their right to divulge important roofing information to customers with their current lawsuit against the Texas Department of Insurance. Since its inception in 2010, Texas-based Stonewater Roofing has taken pride in the way they manage their business operations. But despite the company’s ...
Always Request a Defense
By Adams and Reese. What contractors can learn from Moreno v. Sentinel Insurance Co. about providing insurance claims even if they think there may not be coverage. Moreno v. Sentinel Insurance Co. (5th Cir. 2022) is a timely reminder of how important it is for employers to request defense ...
How the Davis-Bacon Act Might Impact You
By Adams and Reese. What the proposed return of the 30 percent rule regarding prevailing wage means for your company. The costs of paying your crew are likely to be one of the biggest sources of spending in the construction industry. Adams and Reese knows that as a company ...
Part-time Work as a Reasonable Accommodation?
By Trent Cotney. The results of a recent case before the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals are of interest to all employers regarding when termination is justified and when you need to make other accommodations If you are an employer, you know how crucial it is to understand your employees’ ...
10 Ways to Keep Your Construction Projects on Track
By Cotney Attorneys & Consultants. Stay on schedule and avoid penalties with these time-saving tips for contractors. Finishing any construction project on time is crucial if a contractor wants to keep a positive cash flow between projects. If you fail to meet a deadline, it could lead to legal damages ...
Business Subscriptions Designed for You
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. Cotney Attorneys and Consultants offers new business subscription plans that meet your company’s need and budget. Cotney Attorneys & Consultants has subscription plans enhanced with the contractor in mind. It is now even more affordable and easy to choose and customize the level of ...
The Status of Independent Contractor is Changing
By Trent Cotney, Cotney Attorneys and Consultants. New changes to worker classification are making it a challenge to classify subcontractors and 1099 labor. On December 27, 2021, in The Atlanta Opera, Inc. 371 NLRB No. 45 (2021), the National Labor Relations Board provided public notice requesting briefs and analysis ...
What Roofing Contractors Need to Know About Delay Claims
By Cotney Attorneys & Consultants. Everything you need to know about delay claims, from what they are to how to resolve them. While not all delays in construction projects will lead to it not finishing on time, failing to handle it well can lead to even more delays. These can ...
HR Strategies at Your Fingertips
By Cotney Attorneys & Consultants. Your company’s Human Resources department is critical to your success. HR professionals are charged with communicating company policies, posting new positions, guiding the hiring process, monitoring company morale and a host of other “duties as assigned.” Sometimes, it can be difficult for ...
