Cotney explains why contractors should pay special attention to sectoral bargaining in the construction industry and why he is nervous about government intervention.

Hurricane Ian is estimated to have caused around $40 billion in damage in Florida, damaging residential and commercial buildings alike.

At a time when the contractor industry is still feeling the supply-chain crunch, California’s legal stance on independent contractors, including 70,000 truckers specifically could make things worse, says Legal Insights expert Trent Cotney, of Adams and Reese.

Ongoing supply issues facing contractors may be further complicated by human rights violations in China, warns Trent Cotney, partner at Adams and Reese.

In this Legal Insights, Trent Cotney, partner at Adams and Reese, shares what contractors need to know about the overturning of Roe v. Wade regarding HR and healthcare policies.

Trent Cotney of Adams and Reese gives a few brief tips on what contractors should know about arbitration as well as what to keep in mind if buying or selling a contracting company.

Adams and Reese’s Trent Contey shapres tips on what contractors should keep in mind about licensing if they’re looking to buy or sell a company.

The supply shortage is forcing contractors to seek out alternatives to get the job done, but if they aren’t careful, those substitutions could become costly mistakes.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis recently signed into law what he called the most significant insurance reforms in his state in a generation.

Whether it is a competitor using your logos, identity theft or misappropriation of funds, fraud not only damages your reputation, but your ability to remain profitable.