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Trent Cotney discusses navigating the regulatory climate post-Hurricane Milton.
Legal Insights with Trent Cotney

Essential Guidelines For Post-Hurricane Cleanup After Hurricane Milton

Ensuring the safety of yourself and your field crews following severe weather
Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
Trent Cotney
October 11, 2024
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After Hurricane Milton, businesses face cleanup and rebuilding. Following OSHA safety guidelines is crucial to protect workers from hazards like floods, downed power lines, and debris.



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Award Winner

VIDEO: Trent Cotney Inducted into WSRCA Hall of Fame

Long-time WSRCA legal counsel honored by ‘surprise’ induction into the organization’s Hall of Fame during ceremony at the 2024 Western Roofing Expo
Art Aisner, Editor in Chief of Roofing Contractor
Art Aisner
October 4, 2024
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See who's the latest to receive the Western States Roofing Contractors Association's highest honor for their commitment to the organization and roofing industry as a whole.


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Know Your Roofing Company’s Policy on Marijuana

Know Your Roofing Company’s Policy on Marijuana

Trent Cotney discusses the murky and complicated issues surrounding weed as more states adopt legalization policies.
John Wyatt
Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
Trent Cotney
September 30, 2024
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In this BOS podcast, Trent Cotney of Adams & Reese discusses the impact of marijuana legalization on roofing contractors, emphasizing workplace safety and evolving legal challenges.


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Still photo of a thief taking property from an ABC Supply branch in Longmont, Colo.
Crime Blotter

Police Take to TV In Effort to ID Roofing Supply Thieves

An age-old ‘BOLO’ broadcast in Denver to solicit tips from the public
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
September 12, 2024
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Longmont police sought public help identifying two thieves who allegedly stole roofing materials from an ABC Supply branch on September 8 through the news desk at KDVR-TV in Denver.


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Insurance industry experts say roof claims are on the rise.
Under the Microscope

Insurance Industry Cries ‘Roof Claims Hitting New High’

Experts foresee a looming crisis for property and casualty policyholders
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
September 12, 2024
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Personal property insurers are alarmed by a surge in roof damage claims due to increased extreme weather events, inflation, and fraud, impacting roofers and policyholders alike, as premiums continue rising nationwide.


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Courts Strike Down Non-Compete Ban

VIDEO: Courts Strike Down Non-Compete Ban

Trent Cotney explains how a recent court ruling will impact the roofing and construction industries
Art Aisner, Editor in Chief of Roofing Contractor
Art Aisner
Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
Trent Cotney
September 11, 2024
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In this episode, Legal Insights expert Trent Cotney, partner at Adams and Reese, explains how a recent court ruling will impact the roofing and construction industries when it comes to non-competes.
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The Beacon branch in Bridgeport, Conn., where two thieves were arrested for stealing bundles of shingles worth more than $700 into a stolen car.
Crime Blotter

Epic Fail: Duo Arrested Mid-Theft At Beacon Branch In Connecticut

Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
September 3, 2024
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Two suspects were arrested while actively burglarizing a Beacon branch in Bridgeport, Conn., caught red-handed as they loaded bundles of shingles into a stolen car; a third suspect remains at large.


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JAM Construction has racked up multiple violations for putting its workers at risk of fall hazards.
Oregon Dispatch

Oregon OSHA Says Roofing Contractor is a Serial Violator

Third time Medford, Ore. roofing contractor has been cited for flouting safety regulations
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
August 28, 2024
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Oregon OSHA fined JAM Construction $103,438 for failing to protect workers from fall hazards, marking the company's third violation since April 2022.  


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A picture of the Sugar Life Candy Store in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Inset: a mugshot of suspect Joshua Kim.
Crime Blotter

N.C. Roofing CEO Arrested, Made Gun Threats at Candy Store

Man threatens clerks: “I’m gonna put a chunk in your head…”
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
August 23, 2024
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The CEO of a Greensboro, S.C. roofing company was arrested in Myrtle Beach, S.C., for allegedly threatening to shoot two candy store employees over a refund; he is facing multiple felony charges, including firearm possession, child endangerment and drug offenses.


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Samples of different roofing materials
Legally Speaking

Rewards and Risks of Alternative Roofing Materials

Roofing contractors sought alternatives during the recent supply chain challenges followed by record inflation. Was it at a price?
Slawomir Platta
August 16, 2024
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Roofing contractors sought alternatives during a spate of challenges, a pandemic followed by supply chain disruptions and capped by a spike in inflation. But was it at a price?
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