Articles Tagged with ''Adams & Reese''

Smart Strategies for Faster Collections
Legal Insights

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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Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
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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Adams & Reese is a Global Leader in Advocacy for the Roofing Industry

Industry-leading legal counsel backed by deep relationships, real-world experience, and national influence
January 6, 2026
Serving as General Counsel to many of the roofing industry’s most influential associations, Adams & Reese delivers unmatched insight into the legal, regulatory, and business challenges roofing contractors face—helping companies manage risk, seize opportunities, and plan confidently for long-term growth.
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Roofing Contractor's 2026 State of the Industry Panel

State of the Industry 2026 Q&A

Leaders from across the roofing industry weigh in on the issues, concerns, and opportunities that can determine success in 2026
Art Aisner, Editor-in-Chief of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Art Aisner
January 5, 2026
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Leaders from across the roofing industry weigh in on the issues,concerns, and opportunities that can determine success in 2026


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Trent Cotney
State of the Industry 2026

What Roofing Contractors Will Face in 2026

Success for roofing contractors in the year ahead will depend less on market momentum and more on disciplined execution.
Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
Trent Cotney
January 5, 2026
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The roofing industry enters 2026 in a state of guarded realism. Demand remains present, but it is no longer insulated from broader economic and political pressures


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Sponsored by Adams & Reese

2026 State of the Roofing Industry Report

Annual report uncovers what’s driving contractor confidence, where pain points persist, and how technology and product trends are shaping the year ahead
Art Aisner, Editor-in-Chief of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Art Aisner
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
January 5, 2026
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Despite economic turbulence, shifting regulations, workforce challenges and the rise of AI, roofing contractors are showing resilience. RC’s State of the Industry Report explores what contractors can expect next and where the industry is headed.
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I-9 Raids Are Rising - Don't Get Caught Off Guard
Legal Insights

I-9 Enforcement is Back: How Roofers Can Prepare

In an exciting conversation with Roofing Contractor’s Group Publisher Jill Bloom, Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney breaks down the recent surge in I-9 audits targeting roofing contractors and shares essential guidance for reducing risk.
Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
Trent Cotney
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom John Wyatt
December 15, 2025
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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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