Trent Cotney - RCS Influencer
Top September articles: Taking care of the industry's future
By Emma Peterson. From mental health care to workforce development and economic outlooks, this month we’ve been talking a lot about the future of roofing. Our Coffee Shops crew has been busy this month, publishing more than 200 articles across RoofersCoffeeShop, MetalCoffeeShop and CoatingsCoffeeShop! It can be hard to keep ...
Sustainability sells
RCS Influencer Trent Cotney says that a lot of private investors are looking for sustainability as part of whatever pitch they get. Editor's note: The following is a transcript of a conversation between Alex Tolle and Trent Cotney, partner of Adams and Reese. You can listen to the interview or read ...
Adams & Reese adds seasoned construction litigator Ric Asfar as partner in Tampa
Asfar joins an Adams & Reese Tampa office that has close to 30 construction attorneys. The AmLaw 200 firm of Adams & Reese continues to grow its nationally ranked construction practice with the addition of Richard “Ric” Asfar as a partner in the Tampa office. Asfar is a civil litigator and ...
NCPI calls for clear limits on OSHA’s multi‑employer citation doctrine to strengthen worker safety and reduce litigation
New white paper proposes statutory and regulatory reforms, including a safe harbor that lets prime contractors assist subcontractors with training, PPE and technology without automatically assuming liability. The National Construction Policy Institute (NCPI) has released a landmark white paper, “Rethinking OSHA’s Multi‑Employer Citation Doctrine,” which outlines a practical, legally durable framework ...
Be 1% bigger and better every day
RCS Influencer Trent Cotney says scaling a business means taking a step back and looking inward. Editor's note: The following is a transcript of a live interview with RCS Influencer Trent Cotney, partner of Adams and Reese. You can read the interview below, listen to podcast or watch the recording. Alex Tolle: ...
Walking through WRE 2025
By Emma Peterson. Joel Viera and Alec Ward share what to expect from this year’s Western Roofing Expo! In a new episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Megan Ellsworth sat down with the leadership team behind the Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA) to talk about the upcoming Western Roofing Expo ...
Stay in touch, stay in front
RCS Influencer Trent Cotney says communicating with all stakeholders is key to ensuring you have the latest and greatest. Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Trent Cotney, partner of Adams and Reese. You can read the interview below, listen to the podcast or watch the ...
Don’t interfere, object.
By Emma Peterson. Legal expert Trent Cotney shares advice for contractors in the face of shifting immigration policies and ICE raids. This year has seen a lot of changes when it comes to federal regulations and policies. To help you learn about what’s happening and how to navigate it legally, ...
Vegas, baby! 6 events you can’t miss at the WRE 2025
By Jenny Yu. Don’t miss these exciting events at the Western Roofing Expo (WRE) this September. The Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA) is hosting their annual expo September 28-30, 2025, in Vegas. Since 1974, WSRCA has served the western roofing and waterproofing industries with the knowledge and tools ...
Immigration, injunctions and overtime: Legal changes from July 2025
By Emma Peterson. Key takeaways for the roofing industry from the July legal landscape. July marks the halfway point of 2025 and a lot has happened since the start of the year! To help contractors keep up with all the legal changes and updates, Trent Cotney of Adams and Reese ...
