Cotney Attorneys & Consultants
Your Gift to a Roofing Industry Charity Doubles this Month
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Cotney Construction Law is matching donations made to four roofing industry charities during December. I first met Trent Cotney when he was just starting out with his own law firm in Florida. We were both serving on the board of the Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal ...
How to Stay Safe During Flu Season
The influenza virus is highly contagious, and during flu season, avoiding the illness can be challenging. Seasonal influenza, also known as “the flu,” is a contagious respiratory illness caused by flu viruses that infect the nose, throat, and lungs. The flu season in the U.S. typically ranges from November to April. ...
California Adopts New COVID-19 Regulations
By Trent Cotney, Cotney Construction Law. California business owners need to be aware of new COVID-19 standards that went into effect on Monday, November 30, and will remain in effect for at least 180 days. The board that advises California’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) voted on these temporary regulations ...
Why Invest in Prepaid Lawyer Fees?
By Lauren White, RCS Assistant Editor. Protect your company during times of uncertainty with reliable and affordable legal services. The coronavirus pandemic has caused uncertainty within the construction industry. Contractors with operations of all sizes have faced difficulties keeping their businesses running over the last few months. According to Cotney ...
The Roofing Community Inspires Giving Back
RCS Influencer Heidi J. Ellsworth says that the roofing industry has a big heart, and its generosity inspires others to give. I am constantly inspired by my roofing friends and the roofing industry overall for their commitment to giving back. It inspires me every day and for this month’s Roofing ...
Safety Precautions for Winter Construction
Not being prepared for winter weather can create a variety of safety challenges and hazards on a jobsite. When it comes to safe winter weather operations, supervisors need to keep these key issues in mind: 1. Slip and Falls: A common construction site accident is a slips and fall, and they ...
S2:E45 Roofing Road Trips- Trent Cotney- PODCAST TRANSCRIPTION
Editor's note: The following is the transcript of an interview with Trent Cotney, owner of Cotney Construction Law. You can read the interview below or listen to the podcast here. Heidi Ellsworth: Hello and welcome to a Roofing Road Trips. I'm Heidi Ellsworth, partner with RoofersCoffeeShop. And I am as always ...
S2:E45 Trent Cotney - Planning for 2021
By Colin Sheehan, RCS Reporter. Listen to this podcast to stay up to date with current changes and prepare for those coming in 2021. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips, RoofersCoffeeShop® partner, Heidi J. Ellsworth chats with Trent Cotney of Cotney Construction Law about the importance of preparing your roofing company’s ...
Three Tips for Reducing Lightning Risks
By Cotney Construction Law. Lightning is a dangerous natural force. Annually in the United States, cloud-to-ground lightning occurs 20 to 25 million times and over 300 people are struck by lightning. During the past 30 years, about 50 people, on average, have been killed by lightning strikes every year, and many more ...
3 Things to Remember if OHSA Inspectors Arrive at Your Job Site
By Jeremy Power, Cotney Construction Law. Learn what employers should be aware of regarding OHSA obligations in Ontario. Employers have a lot of responsibility when it comes to workplace safety. Paramount among these responsibilities is to take every reasonable precaution for the safety of workers – no easy task at the best ...
