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Trent Cotney - Roofing and the New Presidential Administration
In this Roofing Road Trips® episode, Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with Trent Cotney of Adams and Reese to discuss the legal changes impacting contractors and businesses as the new presidential administration takes shape. Trent shares his history in roofing and advocacy, and how he’s working to shape policies that ...
Coffee Conversations LIVE at IRE 2025 - Day 2
Join us for an exciting LIVE Coffee Conversations® at the International Roofing Expo (IRE) 2025, sponsored by SRS Distribution, where a panel of manufacturers, distributors and service providers will dive into the biggest trends shaping the roofing landscape this year. From sustainability innovations and emerging technologies to workforce challenges and ...
Preparing for ICE on the Jobsite
In today’s construction industry, immigration enforcement actions can create uncertainty and fear on jobsites. Contractors and business owners must be prepared to protect their employees while staying compliant with the law. Join us for a critical Coffee Conversations®, made possible by supporters like Central States Manufacturing, featuring legal and industry ...
Ashlee Poplin - Contracts, Change Orders and Getting Paid
In this episode of Roofing Road Trips® join Karen Edwards as she speaks with Ashlee Poplin of Adams and Reese to dive into the world of construction law. Ashlee shares her insights on change orders, the importance of contract review and methods of collection. Tune in to learn from a ...
Christopher Kane - Storm Ready: Insights on Hurricane Preparedness
S6:E68 In this episode of Roofing Road Trips, join Karen Edwards as she talks with Chris Kane of Adams and Reese to discuss the critical aspects of hurricane preparedness. With extensive experience in legal and business circles, Chris brings unique insights into how communities and businesses can better prepare and respond ...
Navigating the Legal Side of Subcrews
In this Read Listen Watch®, Karen Edwards meets with Trent Cotney of Adams & Reese L.L.P. and Justin Bedwell of Camouflage Roofing & Construction, LLC to talk about the current impact of subcrews in the roofing industry. They discuss the challenges and opportunities of navigating subcontractor relationships and the ...
Mary Kate Fernandez - The Ins and Outs of H-1B Visas
S6:E39 In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi sits down with Mary Kate Fernandez of Adams and Reese to talk about the H-1B Visa program. Introduced by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), which serves as a gateway for skilled foreign workers to contribute their expertise to American ...
Adams and Reese - What is the H-1B Lottery and How Could it Affect Your Clients?
SCG Legal CEO Alina Gorokhovsky hosts Alycia Moss of member firm Hawley Troxell (US: Idaho) and Mary Kate Fernandez of member firm Adams and Reese (US: Louisiana) for a conversation about the H-1B Lottery. Hear them explain recent changes to the program and the impact of those changes on companies ...
Coffee Conversations - Shining a Light on the Dark Side of the Labor Shortage: Sub Crews, Child Labor and Safety on the Roof
Join us for an eye-opening Coffee Conversations, sponsored by IB Roof Systems, where we delve into the critical issues surrounding the roofing industry's labor shortage. In this thought-provoking webinar, we aim to shed light on the darker aspects of the challenges faced by roofing contractors, with a particular focus on ...
Trent Cotney's Season of Giving
S5:E85 In this episode of Roofing Road Trips, Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with Construction Attorney Trent Cotney to discuss his annual tradition of matching donations, up to a total of $10,000 ($2,500 per foundation). During this season of giving, as we look back on how the roofing industry has been ...
