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9 strategic tips for I-9 compliance
By Mary Kate Fernandez, Adams and Reese. Learn how to avoid I-9 issues as your business navigates mergers and acquisitions. In today’s industry, we are seeing a rise in the frequency of mergers, acquisitions, asset sales, private equity transactions and more! This all makes for an exciting, fast-paced market where ...
Global tech sparks change
By Jesse Sanchez. Hear insights from industry experts about AI trade-specific innovation overseas and what's next in the states. Artificial intelligence is moving fast, and for the global roofing industry, the changes are already here. While U.S. contractors weigh the risks of automation and unfamiliar technologies, other nations are charging ...
Immigration, injunctions and overtime: Legal changes from July 2025
By Emma Peterson. Key takeaways for the roofing industry from the July legal landscape. July marks the halfway point of 2025 and a lot has happened since the start of the year! To help contractors keep up with all the legal changes and updates, Trent Cotney of Adams and Reese ...
Using social media thoughtfully
RCS Influencer Trent Cotney says social media isn't just about promoting yourself, it's about promoting yourself through useful content. Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with RCS Influencer Trent Cotney. You can read the interview below, listen to the podcast or watch the recording. Intro: Hello, I'm ...
Legal Updates and Open Q&A with Trent Cotney - PODCAST TRANSCRIPT
Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Trent Cotney of Adams & Reese. You can read the interview below, listen to the podcast or watch the recording. Intro: Good morning and welcome to Coffee Conversations. My name is Heidi Ellsworth and you are here with RoofersCoffeeShop ...
Legal Updates and Open Q&A with Trent Cotney
In this Coffee Conversations, Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with Trent Cotney of Adams & Reese for a powerful and candid discussion on the latest legal issues impacting the roofing and construction industries. From evolving tariffs and immigration policies to regulatory changes and emerging legal cases, this “Power Hour” gives ...
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 ...
European Trends Influencing the US Roofing Market - PODCAST TRANSCRIPT
Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Jason Stanley, CEO of IB Roof Systems, and a panel of experts. You can read the interview below, listen to the podcast or watch the recording. Intro: Good morning and welcome to Coffee Conversations from the Coffee Shops. My ...
