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Decoding the Exemption Clause: When You Need This
Roofing Safety

VIDEO: Decoding the Exemption Clause: When You Need This

Sometimes a roofing contractor needs to argue for exemptions when protocols create infeasibility issues
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
Tammy Clark
Tammy Clark
December 16, 2024
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Safety guidelines are there to keep workers safe but might create greater risks when applied to different trades. Safety expert Tammy Clark helps lay out when to advocate for safety with general contractors using exemption clauses.


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Tommy Anderson, a commercial roofer from Missouri, received clemency from the president weeks before the end of the Biden administration.
Second Chances

‘Cannabis’ Roofer Receives Clemency from President Biden

Once described as a “drug kingpin,” a roofer in St. Louis is among the 1,500 individuals receiving clemency at the end of the Biden administration
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
December 16, 2024
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Convicted in 2017 for leading a multi-million-dollar marijuana plot, Tommy Anderson, now 38, receives a Biden commutation as he makes a fresh start in roofing.


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A federal district court judge issued a stay on changes to the Corporate Transparancy Act.
Regulatory News

Corporate Transparency Act Stayed: What You Need to Know

A preliminary injunction against the Corporate Transparency Act and its reporting mandate was issued on Dec. 3..
Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
Trent Cotney
December 12, 2024
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Nationwide injunction halts Corporate Transparency Act reporting, sparing businesses from Jan. 1, 2025, compliance. Legal Insights expert Trent Cotney explains what this means for roofing contractors.



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St. Cloud-based Oberg Roofing is facing a dozen lawsuits and owes more than $700,000 in refunds and outstanding payables.
Crime Blotter

Minn. Roofing Co. Faces Epic Legal Reckoning, Owes $700K

Firm faces 12 lawsuits, owes suppliers and homeowners and loss of license for a decade
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
November 21, 2024
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A roofing contractor in St. Cloud, Minn., faces 12 lawsuits totaling $714,750 amid bankruptcy, license revocation, and accusations of unpaid debts and cashing checks despite insolvency.


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An Illinois contractor faces $287K in fines for repeatedly flouting OSHA safety rules.
OSHA Citations

Contractor Hit with $287K in Fines for Repeated Fall Hazard Exposure

Ill. contractor fined after exposing workers to potentially deadly fall risks 3 times in less than a month
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
November 13, 2024
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Federal inspectors fined a Chrystal Lake, Ill. construction company $287K for exposing workers to fall hazards on three occasions in the same neighborhood, issuing eight citations for violations dating to May 2024.


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100 E. Miller St., Newark, NY.
Roofing Safety

New York Contractor Loses OSHA Appeal, Ordered to Pay $16k Fine

Two safety citations upheld while a fall protection method citation was vacated
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
October 28, 2024
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After losing on appeal, a roofing company in New York State is being ordered to pay $16,782 in penalties for two serious fall protection and ladder safety violations stemming from an April 2022 investigation.


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Shamrock-Roofing is suing Iowa state regulators over free speech issues.
Free Speech

Kansas Roofing Co. Sues Insurance Regulators, Calls Speech Prohibition Unconstitutional

Shamrock Roofing says a prohibition preventing contractors from discussing insurance claims with homeowners harms consumers
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
October 16, 2024
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Overland Park, Kan.-based Shamrock Roofing is suing Iowa insurance regulators, claiming the state's public adjuster law infringes on free speech by restricting contractors from discussing insurance processes with clients.


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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
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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