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Employment Risks and Severance

Legal guidance on hiring, firing, severance agreements and workforce risk for roofers.

June 19, 2026

Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney explains what is entailed with terminating a problematic employee.

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Data Center Risks Amid Oil Price Volatility Issues

Legal expert Trent Cotney says contractors weigh escalation and data risks daily

May 27, 2026

Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney explains oil costs, data centers and contract exposure issues.

QXO Just Changed the Game-Here's What Contractors Are Asking

Trent Cotney explains contract leverage, data risks, and consolidation impacts on contractors.

May 13, 2026

Consolidation and vertical integration are reshaping the construction landscape—and wall and ceiling contractors should be evaluating the risk now.

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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.

Jill Bloom

Trent Cotney

March 16, 2026

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Legal expert Trent Cotney discusses the downside to using AI when it comes to administrative tasks in the contractor workspace.

Contractors: Now Is the Time to Speak Up on the Dignity Act

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Labor Shortages Intensify as Immigration Uncertainty Grows

Contractors Look to Dignity Act

Jill Bloom

Trent Cotney

February 25, 2026

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Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney and Michele Meier, general manager at Clear Choice Restoration, say the proposed Dignity Act could create a structured legal pathway for undocumented workers, offering much-needed workforce stabilization for construction trades facing mounting labor shortages.

Professional Standards That Protect Your Company

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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.

February 17, 2026

Trent Cotney discusses ways to handle and avoid targeting during immigration enforcement sweeps in your community.

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).

January 16, 2026

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.

Tanja Kern

Trent Cotney

January 8, 2026

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Unpaid invoices are rising, and “wait and see” isn’t a strategy. In this episode, Trent Cotney shares practical ways to collect faster: vet customers upfront, track AR weekly, follow a consistent contact plan, use payment options, and know when owners should step in.

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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.

December 15, 2025

Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney breaks down the recent surge in I-9 audits targeting roofing contractors and shares essential guidance for reducing risk.

Smart Software Decisions: Advice from Trent Cotney

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Software, Business Sales, and Managing Backlogs

W&C Legal expert Trent Cotney discusses critical insights for contractors on software integration, business acquisitions, and maintaining strong fundamentals during market slowdowns.

November 18, 2025

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