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Using Switchgrass for Green Roofs and Biofuel

Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
Trent Cotney
December 10, 2020
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If enough roof builders are willing to incorporate switchgrass or other plants into their projects, and if biofuel producers get on board, everyone can benefit.


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DOL Changes Definition of Independent Contractors

Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
Trent Cotney
October 1, 2020
2 Comments

Though the proposed rule change was made with large, multinational companies in mind, the impact will be wide and sweeping.


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The Shield: Navigating Liability in the Construction Industry During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
Trent Cotney
September 15, 2020
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Beyond acting reasonably to keep workers and consumers safe, companies can protect themselves though contractual measures.


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Virginia Adopts First-in-the-Nation OSHA Workplace Safety Requirements for COVID-19

Benjamin S. Lowenthal
September 1, 2020
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Should other states follow suit, roofing contractors across the country will need to overhaul safety protocols and employment practices to comply with COVID-19 workplace safety rules.


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Housing and Remodeling Market Fluctuations in 10 Years + COVID-19

Yuka Kato
June 26, 2020
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It’s important to watch market trends, particularly during times like these when the market slows. This can help you make informed decisions of your own for investments, purchases, and other industry-related projects.


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Attic Airflow is a Roof’s ‘Insurance Policy’

Paul Scelsi
June 15, 2020
30 Comments
By covering attic ventilation costs, insurance companies are protecting their money and both your clients’ property.
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SPFA Member Survey Reveals Impacts of COVID-19 on Roofing Contractors

Kurt Riesenberg
May 26, 2020
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Roofing contractors say stay-at-home directives and social distancing have slowed new and retrofit projects in both the residential and commercial sectors.
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Debt Cancellation for Roofing Contractors During COVID-19

Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
Trent Cotney
Elliot Haney
May 4, 2020
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Federal stimulus dollars are geared to help, but roofing contractors need to know the tax implications of accepting benefits.


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Understanding the FFCRA’s Small Business Exemption

April 17, 2020
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Experts from Cotney Construction Law break down what roofing contractors need to know about new leave laws implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic.


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OSHA Guidelines on Reporting COVID-19 Illnesses and Injuries

John Brock
March 26, 2020
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John Brock of Cotney Construction Law breaks down what roofing contractors need to know about new OSHA guidelines regarding COVID-19 reporting.


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