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Trent Cotney

Trent Cotney

Trent Cotney, CEO of Cotney Construction Law, is a well-known advisor and legal counsel in the construction industry. With 14 offices across the United States, Cotney Construction Law is dedicated to representing and fighting for the industry nationwide. For more information, please visit www.cotneycl.com or call 866.303.5868.

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What Businesses Need to Know When Filing 2022 Taxes

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Trent Cotney
March 1, 2023
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It’s tax time, which means companies nationwide will be getting ready to file their tax returns. As you prepare to meet with your accountant, here are some details to keep in mind.


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What You Should Know about Florida’s New Property Insurance Law

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Trent Cotney
February 24, 2023
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How Florida lawmakers’ attempt to make property insurance more affordable could affect your business.
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Fair Labor Standards Act

DOL Unveils Updated Independent Contractor Rule

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Trent Cotney
October 12, 2022
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On Tuesday, Oct. 11, the Department of Labor issued new guidelines for categorizing independent contractors and employees per the Fair Labor Standards Act. The proposed rule is an overhaul of the existing guidelines and is similar to the rule adopted during the Obama administration.


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Strategies for Protecting Your Business from Fraud

BEING CAUTIOUS AND THOROUGH HELPS KEEP YOUR ASSETS SAFE.
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Trent Cotney
October 10, 2022
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If you own a company, you are juggling multiple responsibilities on any given day.


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Hurricane Ian Cleanup: Out-of-State Contractors Beware

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Trent Cotney
October 3, 2022
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Hurricane Ian created billions of dollars of damages to homes, buildings and a variety of structures throughout Florida. As the construction industry mobilizes to assist with cleanup and restoration, it is important for out-of-state contractors to understand the complexity and enforcement of Florida’s construction licensing laws.


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The Pressure is on in 2022

THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION’S PUSH FOR COVID-19 CONTROLS REDEFINING INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS CONTINUES.
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Trent Cotney
March 28, 2022
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As we move into 2022, along with the uncertainty associated with COVID-19, contractors will face a variety of other issues.


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Determining the OSHA ETS 100-Employee Threshold

Examining the COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard as it relates to larger construction companies.
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Trent Cotney
January 4, 2022
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After the surprising ruling in the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals upholding the OSHA ETS, the United States Supreme Court will now make a final determination as to its legality. This article will briefly discuss what employers must know to determine whether the ETS applies to them or not.


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How To Survive The Supply Chain Crisis

HOW DID THE SUPPLY CHAIN PROBLEM BEGIN AND HOW DOES IT CONTINUE?
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Trent Cotney
October 15, 2021
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Lumber and steel, drywall and insulation, new cars and rental cars, computer chips and bacon. What do these commodities all have in common? They are in short supply.


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The PRO Act and Employee Misclassification

IF THE PRO ACT IS PASSED, CONTRACTORS WILL NEED TO PAY ATTENTION TO HOW THEY CLASSIFY THEIR EMPLOYEES. IF THEY DON’T, THEY COULD BE FACING A FELONY.
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Trent Cotney
July 30, 2021
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In March 2021, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act. This legislation calls for wide-ranging, union-friendly revisions to the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). 
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The Consolidated Appropriations Act Explained

EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT THE CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT AND MORE.
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May 12, 2021
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As 2020 drew to a close, the U.S. Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, a massive $900 million coronavirus relief bill combined with a $1.4 trillion omnibus spending bill.


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