Cotney Attorneys & Consultants
Oregon’s Psilocybin Services Act
By Casey Verville, Cotney Construction Law. Oregon recently became the first state to legalize the therapeutic use of psilocybin through ballot Measure 109. Psilocybin is a tryptamine hallucinogen identified in over 100 species of mushrooms. Commonly referred to as “magic mushrooms,” the substance produces sensory alteration and serotonergic activity, which has led ...
S3:E1 Kathleen Ropka - Getting to Know the Cotney Chicago Office - PODCAST TRANSCRIPTION
Editor's note: The following is the transcript of an interview with Kathleen C. Ropka of the Cotney Construction Law Chicago office. You can read the interview below or listen to the podcast here. Speaker 1: Welcome to Roofing Road Trips With Heidi. Explore the roofing industry through the eyes of a longterm ...
Understanding OSHA’s Fall Protection Standards: Part One
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) requires contractors, particularly roofing contractors, to use fall protection in the workplace. Historically, falls are the leading cause of fatalities in construction. In this three-part article, we will first discuss a general overview of OSHA’s fall protection standards along with examples of fall protection ...
Construction in South Africa: Contracts
By Corné Broodryk, Cotney Construction Law. One cannot even begin to consider the correct form of construction contract before all elements have been properly considered. The aim of a contract is to help you eliminate, minimize, and manage your risks optimally. This however is the objective of both parties that contract. The ...
S2:E53 Gabe D. Pinilla and Ryan K. Markham - Get to Know the Colorado Cotney Office - PODCAST TRANSCRIPTION
Editor's note: The following is the transcript of an interview with Gabe D. Pinilla and Ryan K. Markham from the Cotney Construction Law Denver, CO Office. You can read the interview below or listen to the podcast here. Speaker 1: Welcome to Roofing Road Trips with Heidi. Explore the roofing industry through ...
2021 Brings Growth Opportunities for Contractors
RCS Influencer Trent Cotney says that contractors should embrace change and use it as a driver in 2021. Editor’s note: The following are excerpts from a recent Roofing Road Trips podcast. Listen to the full conversation here. I try to always look at things from a positive standpoint and ...
Forklift Safety Practices
Following appropriate protocols for forklifts can protect you from a variety of physical hazards and safety issues. These protocols can apply when operating or working near a forklift. Knowing these will help to ensure that the forklift is always used safely and that any risks are significantly minimized. In this ...
Scholarship Programs Support the Future of the Industry
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Consider supporting an organization that gives back to the roofing industry. This is the time of year that many students are receiving their acceptance letters to different colleges and trade schools. Many of them may be facing challenges securing the money for ...
S2:E8 Coffee Conversations - Giving Back in the Roofing Industry Sponsored by Cotney Construction Law - PODCAST TRANSCRIPTION
Editor's note: The following is the transcript of an interview with Trent Cotney of Cotney Construction Law and roofing foundation representatives including Kyle Thomas, President of the Roofing Alliance; Chuck Chapman, Chairman of Davis Memorial Foundation; Mike Silvers with the FRSA Educational & Research Foundation and Rod Petrick of the ...
Cotney Construction Law Lands Top Positioning on the 5th Annual Law Firm 500 Award List of Fastest Growing Law Firms
Cotney Construction Law is ranked #15 on the Law Firm 500 list achieving 406% growth. The Law Firm 500 Awards Committee recently announced the list of 2020 Honorees, ranking Cotney Construction Law #15 on its annually published list recognizing law firms that have achieved significant growth in revenues. Honorees’ financials were ...
