Cotney Attorneys & Consultants
eBook: What Every Contractor Needs to Know About Billable Hours
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Whenever the need for attorney services arises, the thought that pops into many heads is ‘how much is this going to cost me?” In this eBook, Cotney Construction Law spells out what contractors should expect from the new subscription model that is focused on contractors’ needs ...
Mecklenburg County Stay-at-Home Proclamation: What it means for construction in Charlotte
By Ashlee Poplin, Attorney with Cotney Construction Law, Licensed and Practicing in NC and SC. The Proclamation encourages all Essential Businesses to STAY OPEN and to comply with the Social Distancing requirements. On March 23, 2020 Mecklenburg County issued a stay at home proclamation to begin Thursday, March 26, 2020 at 8:00am ...
Top March Stories: Much-needed Coronavirus Information
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Here’s what’s trending on RoofersCoffeeShop® this past month. Last time I wrote about the trending stories on RCS it was about the International Roofing Expo and Journey performing at the SRS Distribution party/fundraiser. Fast forward to today and things have changed a lot. Most of our ...
Roofing Road Trip with Heidi- Michael and Ashlee- PODCAST TRANSCRIPTION
Editor's note: The following is the transcript of an interview with Michael Litrenta and Ashlee Poplin from Cotney Construction Law. You can read the interview below or listen to the podcast here. Heidi Ellsworth: Hello, this is Heidi Ellsworth with Roofing road Trips with Heidi podcast, part of Roofer's Coffee Shop. ...
OSHA Interim Response Plan
By Elliot Haney & Trent Cotney of Cotney Construction Law LLP. The Response Plan is designed to ensure that OSHA’s limited resources are reserved for industries at the highest risk of COVID-19 exposure. Employers in the construction industry are well aware of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) and its standard ...
COVID-19 Contractors Counsel
By Trent Cotney - Cotney Construction Law, LLP WSRCA General Counsel. Employers need to be aware of how government actions may affect their businesses. Disclaimer: Each state may have different laws. Please check each state for specific guidance. As COVID-19 continues to affect our daily lives, it is crucial for employers to ...
Cotney Construction Law Announces Additions to Cotney Carolina Office
Cotney Construction Law (CCL) is proud to welcome Ashlee Poplin who joins attorney Michael Litrenta. Cotney Construction Law (CCL), the leading national law firm for construction, specialty trades and OSHA law, is pleased to announce the addition of Ashlee Poplin to the Cotney Carolina offices. This leading law firm has ...
Top 10 Tips for Dealing with COVID-19 in the Carolinas for the Construction Industry
By Cotney Construction Law, LLP. Dealing with COVID-19 in the Carolinas for the Construction Industry Follow CDC Guidelines for preventing the spread of COVID-19 Wash hands often Avoid close contact Stay home if you are sick Clean and disinfect You are permitted to conduct temperature checks and ask employees COVID-19 related questions to help ensure that sick ...
Contracting in the Time of COVID-19: A Discussion About Revisiting Contract Provisions and Obligations
By Michael S. Litrenta, Attorney for Cotney Construction Law. We are working in a time of uncertainty and changing conditions in the construction industry are evident throughout the country. Laws and regulations are constantly being updated on both the federal and state level. In response to growing concerns surrounding the coronavirus, some ...
Will Workers’ Compensation Cover Employees with Coronavirus in the Carolinas?
Editor's Note: The following is a notification from Cotney Construction Law By Ashlee Poplin, Attorney with Cotney Construction Law, Licensed and Practicing in NC and SC North Carolina Short Answer: Maybe. Article 1 of the Workers’ Compensation Act § 97-53 lists out specific occupational diseases and conditions that are compensable. Coronavirus had never been ...
