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Employment Risks and Severance
Legal guidance on hiring, firing, severance agreements and workforce risk for roofers.
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Articles by Trent Cotney
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Data Center Risks Amid Oil Price Volatility Issues
Legal expert Trent Cotney says contractors weigh escalation and data risks daily
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QXO Just Changed the Game-Here's What Contractors Are Asking
Trent Cotney explains contract leverage, data risks, and consolidation impacts on contractors.
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Is AI Creating More Admin Work for Contractors?
Legal expert Trent Cotney discusses the downside to using AI when it comes to administrative tasks in the contractor workspace.
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If Walls Could Talk
Labor Shortages Intensify as Immigration Uncertainty Grows
Contractors Look to Dignity Act
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If Walls Could Talk
Is ICE Targeting My Crew?
Legal Insights expert Trent Cotney discusses how to handle perceived targeting of crews on-the-job when it comes to immigration enforcement.
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Software Agreement Clauses Wall and Ceiling Contractors Should Revisit
As construction operations become increasingly digital, wall and ceiling contractors must carefully review and negotiate software agreements to protect their data, control costs, and reduce legal and operational risk.
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I-9 Audits, Raids and Contractor Compliance
Jill Bloom talks with construction law expert Trent Cotney to unpack I-9 audits, ICE raids and the compliance mistakes that could cost contractors everything (and how to avoid them).
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The Art of Accounts Receivable
From customer vetting to payment plans, Trent Cotney outlines proven ways contractors can reduce risk, speed up collections and keep cash moving.
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If Walls Could Talk
I-9 Raids Are Rising - Don't Get Caught Off Guard
Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney breaks down the recent surge in I-9 audits targeting roofing contractors and shares essential guidance for reducing risk.
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