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Anti-Trust in Roofing and Responding to Subpoenas
Legal Insights

VIDEO: Roofers and Responding to Subpoenas

Legal Insights expert Trent Cotney, partner with Adams & Reese, offers advice on how to respond to a subpoena.
Art Aisner, Editor in Chief of Roofing Contractor
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Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
Trent Cotney
January 28, 2025
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In this video, RC contributor Trent Cotney breaks down what roofing contractors need to know about the recent bid-rigging investigations in roofing, and how to respond to a subpoena.


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 Insurance Woes, Immigration and Government Nominations

VIDEO: Insurance Woes, Immigration and Government Nominations

RC Legal Insights expert Trent Cotney, partner with Adams & Reese, offers the latest on the ongoing insurance crisis impacting roofers in Florida.
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
Trent Cotney
January 23, 2025
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Trent Cotney breaks down ongoing insurance issues in Florida, and also discusses the Trump administration’s recent cabinet nominations.


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The United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida in Orlando.
Crime Blotter

Feds Investigate Roofer Bid-Rigging in Florida

Four contractors and one company have pleaded guilty for their roles in what authorities describe as bid-rigging conspiracies throughout Central Florida
Art Aisner, Editor in Chief of Roofing Contractor
Art Aisner
January 22, 2025
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A former Contractor of the Year is among those involved in bid-rigging investigations in Florida and faces sentencing this spring.


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Techos y Más

La Industria de la Construcción y la Cuestión de la Inmigración

Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
Trent Cotney
January 13, 2025
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La industria de la construcción enfrenta una crisis laboral, necesitando más de 500,000 nuevos trabajadores para 2024. Para prosperar, son esenciales vías más sólidas para la mano de obra inmigrante legal, pero los actuales programas de visas no son suficientes


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SGK Contracting in Baltimore, Md., stands accused of gaming Baltimore County’s Minority Business Enterprise requirements.
Crime Blotter

Baltimore Co. IG Report Exposes Brazen Roofing Fraud

Pattern of abuse found in skirting Minority Business Enterprise requirements
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
January 10, 2025
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The Baltimore County Inspector General found a roofing contractor committed fraud on two projects by misrepresenting subcontractor payments and misusing Minority Business Enterprise requirements, despite prior warnings and an ongoing investigation.


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Litigation

Roofers See Growing Curbs on Contractor-Insurer Communication

Fla. appelate court affirms underpinning of 'arms-length' to ensure accountability
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
January 9, 2025
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A Florida appeals court ruled that a “Direction to Pay” agreement is not an Assignment of Benefits, emphasizing efforts to curb AOB misuse, reduce litigation, and stabilize rising insurance costs. 


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Roofing is employing about 75,000 migrants who are in the U.S. illegally, according to a case study.
Labor and Immigration

Reporting Finds Roofing Employs 75,000 Undocumented Workers

Construction information aggregator says 1.6 million working immigrants in the U.S. lack legal status
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
January 9, 2025
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Reporting shows that undocumented workers make up 10% of U.S. construction labor, with 75,600 roofers among them, highlighting the industry's heavy reliance on migrant labor to fill critical job shortages.


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Legal Prep for 2025
Legal Insights

Video: Legal Prep for 2025

Trent Cotney speaks with RC in regards to year-end planning, insurance and storm relief and more.
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
January 7, 2025
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In this video, RC contributor Trent Cotney discusses several key strategies for the New Year.


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The Connecticut Supreme Court building.
Litigation

Conn. High Court Sides with Roofing Contractor, Reinstates Workers' Comp. Policy

Appellate decision puts the onus on insurance carriers for straightforward notifications
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
January 6, 2025
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The Connecticut Supreme Court ruled Ace Insurance failed to properly cancel Napolitano Roofing’s workers’ comp policy due to ambiguous notices, obligating it to defend a claim.


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A Boston-area contractor was found guilty of committing tax fraud against the U.S. Treasury and sentenced to 18 months in prison.
Crime Blotter

Contractor Receives 18-Month Prison Sentence for Tax Fraud

Following the death of an employee, a Boston contractor’s years-long tax evasion comes to light
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
January 3, 2025
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A Boston contractor was sentenced to 18 months for evading $2.8M in taxes by misclassifying workers, orchestrating a payroll fraud scheme, and lying to investigators.


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