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Litigation

Court Denies 'ESOP' Lawsuit Dismissal Against Central States Manufacturing

U.S. District Court Judge rules from bench; defendants had until July 8 to respond
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
July 12, 2024
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A years-long lawsuit by three Central States Manufacturing, Inc. employees, alleging breach of fiduciary duties under ERISA, will proceed after a U.S. District Court judge denied the company’s motion to dismiss. 


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Odd News Dispatch

Lawsuit Says NASA Responsible for Roof Damage from 'Space Junk'

Family sues Space Agency after pieces of ISS crashed through Florida home
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
June 27, 2024
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A Naples, Fla. family is suing NASA after debris from the International Space Station crashed through their roof, causing damage and distress; the Space Agency confirmed the 1.6-pound stanchion likely survived reentry and struck the house. 


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Structural Integrity

Family Files Lawsuit After Son Falls Through Roof, Dies

The family of a 20-year-old Guatemalan man accuses Nashville’s city government, its school district and two construction companies of gross negligence
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
June 13, 2024
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A 20-year-old laborer from Guatemala tragically fell 30 feet through the roof of a Nashville, Tenn., high school, leading to his death; his family has now filed a wrongful death lawsuit alleging gross negligence.


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VIDEO: Legal Insights from FRSA 2024
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VIDEO: Legal Insights from FRSA 2024

Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
June 11, 2024
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There's been much debate about worker classification by the U.S. Dept. of Labor. Do the same rules apply to salespeople, especially independent or part-time ones? 


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Roofing Safety

Labor Dept. Prepared to Seize Assets, Contractor Pays $365K Fine

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
May 29, 2024
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The Department of Labor took what some have called 'unprecedented action' in seeking collection of debts owed by a Chicago-area contractor. With interest, the Illinois man owed more than $360K in penalties; the agency was preparing to lien the owner's personal property.


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VIDEO: Preparing for Storm, Hurricane Season 2024

VIDEO: Preparing for Storm, Hurricane Season 2024

Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
May 24, 2024
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The United States is currently experiencing a busy storm season and roofers need to be prepared for the increased workload while complying with state and city regulations, according to RC’s Legal Insights expert, attorney Trent Cotney.




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Labor and the Law

U.S. Chamber Asks Court to Enjoin OSHA ‘Walkaround Rule’

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and other national trade groups seek injunctive relief against rule allowing third parties to ‘assist’ inspectors
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
May 21, 2024
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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and other business groups filed a lawsuit against OSHA challenging the new 'Walkaround Rule' that expands third-party access during inspections, arguing it violates statutory authority and promotes unionization.


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Legislation

NRCA Joins Associations in Supporting Repeal of Corporate Transparency Act

Nearly 100 trade associations file joint letter calling the CTA an 'unnecessary reporting regime'
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
May 16, 2024
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The NRCA is supporting the Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act to repeal the Corporate Transparency Act in its entirety.


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Legal Insights

VIDEO: How the FTC’s Noncompete Ban Affects Your Roofing Business

Employers still have certain covenants they can enforce if ban takes effect
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
April 25, 2024
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Is the FTC’s noncompete ban a big win for workers and employers or a disaster waiting to happen? RC’s Legal expert explains the ruling’s impact.


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Industry News

FTC Bans Noncompete Agreements for Most Workers

Ban set to go into effect in 120 days, affecting an estimated 30 million workers currently bound by agreements
Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
Trent Cotney
April 24, 2024
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The Federal Trade Commission narrowly passed a new rule that will ban noncompete agreements, including in industries like manufacturing, construction and technology.


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