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OSHA's Five Year Look Back Period Cap No Longer Enforced
By Cotney Construction Law. Earlier this year, the United State Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit found that OSHA is not bound by its five year look back policy as stated in the Field Operations Manual. Prior to 2015, OSHA’s Field Operations Manual states that an employer may be cited for ...
4 tips to prevent roofing claims
By Cotney Construction Law. Conflicts with customers, suppliers, and other contractors is a part of the construction industry. This article discusses 4 ways to avoid unnecessary claims against you Be insured, licensed, and certified in accordance with industry standards. Also, be prepared to file proof of credentials before starting a project. Provide high ...
Cotney Construction Law Welcomes Attorney Elizabeth Tipping
Tipping will be the managing partner at the firm’s Nashville office. Cotney Construction Law, LLP, a leading national law firm for construction, specialty trades, and OSHA law, is pleased to announce the addition of Elizabeth Tipping as the managing partner of the Nashville office. Tipping brings 15 years of experience as ...
A Guide to Miller Bond Claims
By Cotney Construction Law. The Miller Act, it’s a payment remedy that contractors and suppliers can utilize to enforce payment on federal contracts for construction projects (40 U.S.C. §§ 3131-3134) Lien laws can be tremendous allies when it comes to protecting a construction professional’s right to receive payment for services rendered. Unfortunately, public ...
What to do in the aftermath of a hurricane part 2
By Cotney Construction Law. Prepare Credentials, Determine Damage Liability, and Honor Your Contracts to Complete Projects After a hurricane, it is extremely likely that your construction site may have been compromised, as they are extremely susceptible to incredible damage and loss during a natural disaster. It is critical that your company and ...
Sometimes the Best Training and Education Program are Found in House
RCS Influencer Trent Cotney started CCL University to meet the unique learning needs required of the firm’s employees. Cotney Construction Law recently developed CCL University, an apprenticeship program with the goal of preparing new associates for practice in construction law and to better serve clients within the roofing industry. While many ...
Are You Prepared to Handle Harassment Claims?
By Cotney Construction Law. With sexual harassment in the spotlight lately, it’s important to be prepared when it comes up in your business. The construction industry by and large has been male dominated. The modern trend, however, has seen the construction workforce filled with more and more women. On top of that, ...
What to do in the aftermath of a hurricane Part 1
By Cotney Construction Law. Recovery plan needs to include communication, damage assessment, and recordkeeping. Hurricane season is currently upon us, and the residents of North Carolina have already been impacted by Hurricane Florence. As people all throughout North Carolina must face rebuilding their lives and communities, in the midst of hurricane season ...
Cloud Technology and the Construction Industry
By Cotney Construction Law. A critical component of the construction industry is the flow of information and the cloud is playing a big role in facilitating that flow. On a daily basis, blueprints, daily reports, change reports, and punch lists are passed among contractors, architects, and subcontractors. That’s just a small list ...
Trent Cotney Named General Counsel to Western States Roofing Contractors Association
WSRCA members will now be able to receive free 15-minute legal consultations. Trent Cotney, CEO of Cotney Construction Law, was recently named General Counsel of the Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA). As General Counsel, Cotney will provide a variety of pro bono services to the association, including guidance on corporate ...
