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Inside NCPI's First White Paper: Rethinking OSHA for Safer Jobs

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White Paper Calls for OSHA Safety Changes

Trent Cotney discusses a new white paper on OSHA’s mutli-employer doctrine, and how changes can improve safety.

October 15, 2025

W&C Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney discusses a balanced roadmap to align safety accountability with true jobsite control for contractors.

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Warranties and Material Failures Explained

OSHA’s growing self-auditing and compliance programs for roofing contractors

September 10, 2025

Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney discusses how OSHA’s self-audit programs can provide opportunities for roofing contractors.

If Walls Could Talk

Contractors Urged to Embrace Self-Audits as Federal Oversight Expands

In the latest episode of “If Walls Could Talk,” Legal Insights contributor Trent Cotney of Adams and Reese explains why contractors should proactively conduct self-audits to improve compliance, reduce risks, and prepare for shifting federal regulations.

August 28, 2025

In the latest episode of “If Walls Could Talk,” Legal Insights contributor Trent Cotney of Adams and Reese explains why contractors should proactively conduct self-audits to improve compliance, reduce risks, and prepare for shifting federal regulations.

Breaking Down the Big Beautiful Bill and OSHA Enforcement Update

If Walls Could Talk

New Legislation and OSHA Reforms Offer Major Relief for Contractors

August 4, 2025

Construction attorney Trent Cotney outlines key tax benefits and workforce development provisions in a new federal bill, along with recent OSHA enforcement changes that offer significant relief and opportunities for contractors.

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You Hired Them, You Own It: Subcontractor Liability in Construction

Subcontractor Responsibility Explained

June 19, 2025

Subcontractor Responsibility Explained

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Update on Steel Tariffs, ICE Enforcement on Roofing

Legal Insights expert Trent Cotney, partner with Adams & Reese, explains that roofing contractors seeking some economic stability may face challenges with new steel tariffs.

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Trent Cotney

June 12, 2025

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In this video, Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney explores the impact of new steel tariffs and how roofing contractors face immigration enforcement at some unexpected places.

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Handling OSHA Punchlists and Walkarounds

How roofing contractors can manage punchlists and other requirements on the jobsite

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Trent Cotney

May 29, 2025

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W&C Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney explores how roofing contractors can best deal with jobsite punchlists.

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Tariffs, Immigration & M&A-What Contractors Need to Know Now

April 24, 2025

VIDEO: Tariffs, Labor and Supply Chain Issue, Oh My!

With tariffs in place against America’s three largest trading partners — and a crackdown in undocumented workers — how will the construction industry manage?

March 5, 2025

Legal Insights columnist Trent Cotney analyzes the effects of the new Trump-era tariffs on Canadian, Mexican, and Chinese imports, warning contractors about rising material costs. He also discusses the labor shortage caused by stricter immigration policies.

Highlights from Trump’s First Executive Orders

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VIDEO: Trump’s Executive Orders

W&C Legal Insights expert Trent Cotney, partner at Adams & Reese, shares his perspective on President Trump’s first round of executive orders.

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February 6, 2025

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W&C contributor Trent Cotney breaks down what subcontractors need to know about the first round of executive orders signed by President Trump and the potential impact on the trades.