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Articles Tagged with ''legislation''

Champlain Towers South in Surfside, Fla., collapsed after 1 a.m. in June 2021, killing 98.
State Insurance News

Proposed Fla. Legislation Aims to Bring Insurance Premiums to Heel for Multi-Unit Condos

Twin bills in Tallahassee would reduce costs by allowing for depreciated or cash-value roof coverage
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
December 12, 2023
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Florida legislators propose bipartisan bill to revise windstorm insurance, potentially reducing premiums for condominiums, addressing affordability and coverage issues amid the state's ongoing insurance crisis. 


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Rooftop Drainage and Design
Legal Insights

Video: Rooftop Drainage and Design

Art Aisner, Editor in Chief of Roofing Contractor
Art Aisner
December 4, 2023
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In this brief video, RC Legal Insights expert Trent Cotney warns that a common problem roofing contractors can often overlook is proper drainage on the roofs they replace. Here’s how to limit your liability.


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The U.S. Dept. of Labor is pushing employers to emphasize worker safety during the holiday season.
PSA: Worker Safety

Labor Dept. Pushes Employers to Follow Federal Safety Guidelines During Holiday Season

Recent death of a worker hanging holiday lights in Ohio is tragic reminder to ‘stay safe’
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
December 2, 2023
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The U.S. Department of Labor is ramping up efforts to emphasize workplace safety during the holiday season and providing resources through OSHA to prevent on-the-job tragedies, especially for workers in construction, warehousing, and delivery roles. 


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Legal Insights

VIDEO: Avoiding Delayed Payments After Roof Installation

RC Legal Insights expert Trent Cotney identifies hiccups in the roof installation process that often lead to delayed payments, and what roofing contractors can do to avoid them.
Art Aisner, Editor in Chief of Roofing Contractor
Art Aisner
November 30, 2023
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RC Legal Insights expert Trent Cotney identifies hiccups in the roof installation process that often lead to delayed payments, and what roofing contractors can do to avoid them.
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JJ-Keller now offers a live, virtual Regulatory Update Service to help companies remain compliant with a host of federal regulations.
Regulatory Compliance Assistance

New Service Provides Company-Specific Compliance Updates from Regulatory Experts

J. J. Keller’s Live Regulatory Update Service delivers a live presentation to keep companies up to date with relevant safety and compliance changes and best practices
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
November 28, 2023
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J.J. Keller & Associates, Inc. introduces the 'Live Regulatory Update Service,' offering customized virtual presentations by subject matter experts in areas including FMCSA, DOT, OSHA, EPA, and more.


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Mitigating Risk as a Roofing Contractor

VIDEO: Mitigating Risk as a Roofing Contractor

Art Aisner, Editor in Chief of Roofing Contractor
Art Aisner
October 30, 2023
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RC Legal Insights expert Trent Cotney provides simple steps roofing contractors can take when it comes to protecting their company.


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Contractual Loopholes and Delayed Payments
Sales and Ethics

VIDEO: Keeping Your Sales Team Honest

Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
October 12, 2023
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RC's Legal guru, Trent Cotney, discusses the fine line roofing contractors often walk between 'assertive' and 'aggressive' regarding sales while ensuring ethics are not compromised.


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Adams and Reese advises every type of client in the construction industry

Adams and Reese advises every type of client in the construction industry on a wide range of matters that impact their business

September 8, 2023
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How ChatGPT Can Fail Lawyers – and Everyone Else

Using the latest and most powerful technology tool for business can have its drawbacks
Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
Trent Cotney
August 18, 2023
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Using the latest and most powerful technology tool for business can have its drawbacks, warns Adams and Reese Partner Trent Cotney.


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Insurance Reform

Louisiana Passes ‘Fortified’ Legislation, Gives Homeowners Climate-Related Roof Protection

The $30 million appropriation by the state legislature provides “beyond-code” funding for new residential roofs to meet “Fortified” standards
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
June 19, 2023
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After fits and starts, the Louisiana legislature passed a series of reforms that will soon provide homeowners with grant money to help reroof homes affected by weather-related events to comply with new “Fortified” standards that exceed current building codes.


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