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The Ripple Effects of Canadian Fires & Tariffs
Legal Insights

The Ripple Effects of Canadian Fires & Tariffs

Best of Success explores how contractors can prepare for smoke, tariffs and project 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
John Wyatt
August 3, 2026
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Best of Success explores how contractors can prepare for smoke, tariffs and project risk.


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Company Spotlight sponsored by Adams & Reese

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
August 1, 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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The Latest Supreme Court Rulings Explained

Legal Trends Shaping the Roofing Industry

Learn how contractors can prepare for legal, insurance and OSHA changes affecting roofing.
Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
Trent Cotney
John Wyatt
John Wyatt
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
July 22, 2026
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Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney shares legal updates on contracts, insurance, OSHA and reputation management.
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Legal Trends Shaping the Roofing Industry
Legal Insights

Legal Trends Shaping the Roofing Industry

Learn how contractors can prepare for legal, insurance and OSHA changes affecting roofing.
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
Trent Cotney
John Wyatt
John Wyatt
July 10, 2026
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Trent Cotney shares legal updates on contracts, insurance, OSHA and reputation management.
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Insurance Fraud

Massachusetts Roofing Owner Indicted in $585K Fraud Case

Payroll allegedly hidden from insurer
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Tanja Kern
July 7, 2026
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Massachusetts prosecutors say The Roof Kings and its owner underreported payroll and labor exposure, allegedly avoiding nearly $585,000 in workers’ compensation premiums.
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Legal Watch

Texas High Court Tosses $4.3M Verdict in Roofer Fall Case

Texas Supreme Court says independent contractors cannot use a key exception to recover for injuries caused by open and obvious jobsite hazards
Tanja Kern headshot
Tanja Kern
July 7, 2026
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A Texas Supreme Court ruling overturns a $4.3M verdict and clarifies liability for roofing contractors working around open fall hazards.


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Crime Blotter

Ohio Attorney General Sues Roofer for Shoddy Work, Incomplete Projects

A lawsuit alleges a Northeast Ohio roofing contractor performed substandard work, if he completed projects at all.
Art Aisner, Editor in Chief of Roofing Contractor
Art Aisner
June 25, 2026
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Ohio's attorney general files suit against roofing contractor accused of defrauding multiple homeowners.


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Today's Biggest Employment Challenges for Contractors
Legal Insights

Employment Risks and Severance

Legal guidance on hiring, firing, severance agreements and workforce risk for roofers.
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
John Wyatt
June 19, 2026
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Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney explains what is entailed with terminating a problematic employee.
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Roofing Safety

Avoid Massive OSHA Roofing Fines: How $12K Penalties Surged to $82K

One roofing contractor's OSHA history illustrates how repeated violations can escalate penalties and have far-reaching consequences.
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
June 16, 2026
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From a $12,295 complaint case to an $82,182 fatality investigation, OSHA records show the consequences of repeated fall hazards.


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Trent Cotney
Legal Insights

Fast-Tracked Data Centers: The Legal Risks of Moving Too Fast

Legal expert Trent Cotney says contractors weigh escalation and data risks daily
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
John Wyatt
May 21, 2026
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Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney explains oil costs, data centers and contract exposure issues.


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