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Roofing Contractor Group Publisher Jill Bloom

Roofer Detained by ICE at the U.S. Border

What happened to a friend of mine revealed just how fragile fairness can be — and why it matters more than ever in our industry.

Jill Bloom

December 10, 2025

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RC Publisher Jill Bloom reflects on a roofer friend’s first-hand encounter with stepped-up immigration enforcement at the U.S. border.

Smart Software Decisions: Advice from Trent Cotney

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Software, Business Sales, and Managing Backlogs

RC Legal expert Trent Cotney discusses critical insights for contractors on software integration, business acquisitions, and maintaining strong fundamentals during market slowdowns.

November 18, 2025

In this episode, RC Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney discusses a balanced roadmap to align safety accountability with true jobsite control for contractors.

ICE Shake-ups and Immigration Enforcement

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Enforcement Changes at ICE- What it Means for Roofing Contractors

Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney weighs in on what these changes mean for contractors that are already dealing with increased enforcement and scrutiny

November 3, 2025

Roofing contractors and business owners already dealing with increased immigration enforcement and its impact on the roofing workforce may have more policies to navigate.

Immigration Litigation

Immigration Enforcement Decisons, Lawsuits Stir Uncertainty for Roofing Workforce

Recent court decisions and filings could play key roles in immigration policies

Chris Gray

October 27, 2025

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As ICE raids continue on roofing jobsites and businesses, learn more about recent court decisions and litigations that could change how immigration enforcement is enacted.

Inside NCPI's First White Paper: Rethinking OSHA for Safer Jobs

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White Paper Calls for OSHA Safety Changes

RC Legal Insights expert Trent Cotney discusses a new white paper on OSHA’s multi-employer doctrine, and how changes can improve safety.

October 15, 2025

RC Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney discusses a balanced roadmap to align safety accountability with true jobsite control for roofing contractors.

Tips for Handling I-9 Audits and ICE Raids

As immigration crackdowns continue, it’s more important than ever for roofing contractors to ensure their employee documentation is up to snuff. Learn what to know about I-9 forms and audits with Philip Siegel of Hendrick Phillips Salzman & Siegel.

Chris Gray

October 14, 2025

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As immigration crackdowns continue, it’s more important than ever for roofing contractors to ensure their employee documentation is up to snuff. Learn what to know about I-9 forms and audits with Philip Siegel of Hendrick Phillips Salzman & Siegel.

Rethinking OSHA’s Multi-Employer Citation Doctrine

NCPI white paper offers a balanced roadmap to align safety accountability with true jobsite control

Roofing Contractor Staff

September 22, 2025

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The National Construction Policy Institute has released a landmark white paper, “Rethinking OSHA’s Multi‑Employer Citation Doctrine,” which outlines a practical, legally durable framework to align accountability with actual control on complex construction sites.

Crime Blotter

Roofing Firm Owners Exposed in Minn. Wage Theft Case

Ramsey County prosecutors allege $250K theft, tax evasion

Tanja Kern

September 22, 2025

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Ramsey County prosecutors charged Bayvista, Inc., owners with $250K wage theft, insurance fraud, and tax evasion from a 2024 public housing roofing project.

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Wildlife, Pests & Lawsuits: Are You Covered?

How roofing contractors can protect themselves contractually from unexpected animals or pests on the roof.

September 16, 2025

Here's how roofing contractors can protect themselves contractually from unexpected animals or pests on the roof. Plus, advice on a contract clause that could save you thousands.