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Last call for IIBEC’s 2026 International Convention!
By Emma Peterson. Join The Coffee Shops™ crew and our industry partners in Sacramento for four days of education, innovation and industry connection. The Coffee Shops™ crew is putting the finishing touches on our travel plans to get to Sacramento, California March 12–15, 2026 for the International Institute of Building ...
Stay up to date on the state of the industry
By Emma Peterson. This IIBEC education session is a great opportunity for contractors and other professionals interested in the legal landscape of construction. In just a couple weeks, March 12-15, 2026, over 1,700 consultants, architects, engineers, design professionals and other professionals working in the building envelope industry will convene in ...
Tariff ruling update: What you should know
By Dani Sheehan. Tariffs remain part of the operating environment, even as the legal justification behind them evolves. What does this mean for your business? In a recent 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that the president exceeded his authority by imposing sweeping global tariffs under ...
Get your 2026 groove back on track in Sacramento
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. The 2026 IIBEC Convention is an opportunity to reconnect with peers, expand professional networks, earn continuing education credits and explore solutions on the trade show floor. If you are ready to reset your rhythm for 2026, it is time to head to Sacramento for the International Institute of ...
Adams & Reese attorneys named among Tampa Magazine's 2026 Top Lawyers
The Top Lawyers list is based on peer surveys and recognizes leading attorneys in Florida across Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco counties. Adams & Reese has 14 attorneys selected among Tampa Magazine's 2026 Top Lawyers. The Top Lawyers list is based on peer surveys and recognizes leading attorneys in Florida across ...
The State of Roofing Today
In this Coffee Conversations®, Megan Ellsworth is joined by Trent Cotney of Adams & Reese for a timely discussion on the state of the roofing industry. The conversation explores how immigration policy and economic conditions are influencing labor availability, project planning and contractor decision-making. They break down the importance of ...
Don't wait; plan ahead
RCS Influencer Trent Cotney says that when it comes to workforce disruption and labor uncertainty, the key thing is to be prepared to mitigate whatever risk is out there. Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Trent Cotney of Adams and Reese LLP. You can Read ...
Assembling a top-notch crew in 2026
By Jenny Yu. A panel of industry experts highlights strategies for building and retaining a team you can depend on in today’s high-turnover landscape. In the first Coffee Conversations® of the year, sponsored by Southeast Staffing Agency, Megan Ellsworth was joined by an all-star team panel: Trent Cotney, partner at ...
New year, new legal updates
By Emma Peterson. Trent Cotney breaks down the legal changes and predictions from January 2026. Everyone is hitting the ground running this year, and that includes legal institutions and structures! It is important to make sure you are staying up to date on all the changes that are happening, ...
The Coffee Shops™ announce 2026 OutdoorCoffeeShop™ Outdoor Influencers
Outdoor Influencers celebrate their inaugural year of giving back to the outdoor industry. The Coffee Shops™, the award-winning websites where the industries meet for technology, information and everyday business, announces the 2026 Influencers for OutdoorCoffeeShop™. Each month, Influencers respond to a topic that is relevant and timely ...
