Trent Cotney

Trent Cotney of Trent Cotney, P.A. Construction Law Group in Tampa, Fla. is Florida Bar Board Certified in Construction Law, the General Counsel and a director of the Florida Roofing Sheet Metal and Air-Conditioning Contractors Association (FRSA), a director of the West Coast Roofing Contractor’s Association (WCRCA) and a member of Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). For more information, contact the author at 866-303-5868 or tcotney@trentcotney.com.

Check out his website at www.roofinglawyer.com.

What Should Roofing Contractors Expect to See in 2019?

Roofing industry professionals should not enter the year with higher expectations than are realistic.

Trent Cotney

February 21, 2019

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It’s time to review the major factors that impacted the roofing industry in 2018 and what major events the industry has to look forward to in 2019.

To Test or Not to Test?

OSHA’s new anti-retaliation rule creates challenges for roofing contractors that use drug-testing procedures.

Trent Cotney

August 15, 2017

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Amid the rapid changes in marijuana policy and OSHA's controversial new Anti-Retaliation Rule, employers face challenges when implementing policies for drug testing and accident reporting.

Are Employers’ Rights Up In Smoke?

The legalization of marijuana in some markets is creating concerns for rooﬁng contractors.

Trent Cotney

July 17, 2017

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The legalization of marijuana in some markets is creating concerns for rooﬁng contractors.

How The Defend Trade Secrets Act Affects Roofers

Safeguarding trade secrets can help put roofers in a better position to secure and retain skilled workers.

Trent Cotney

March 20, 2017

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The Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 (DTSA), effective May 12, now provides federal jurisdiction for trade secret misappropration.

IRE Seminar: Understanding the Legalities of Using Roofing Subcontractors

Subcontractors can Effectively Supplement Work Crews, but Roofers Need to Know All the Risks

Trent Cotney

February 24, 2017

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Trent Cotney and Anthony Tilton will give a presentation about the legal issues pertaining to the use of roofing subcontractors.

Tesla's New Solar Roof System Won't Mark the End of Shingles

Does the Tesla/SolarCity merger mean roofers should hang up their nail guns? Not any time soon.

Trent Cotney

February 6, 2017

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk set out to create a roof product that would be cheaper, provide useable electricity, and be aesthetically appealing.

Breaking Down OSHA's New Injury Reporting Rule for Roofing Contractors

Trent Cotney

July 6, 2016

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In recent years, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has dramatically increased rulemaking that has impacted the roofing industry.

OSHA's Silica Standard: Putting Roofing Contractors at Risk

Trent Cotney

June 3, 2016

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The purpose of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) is ‘to assure so far as possible every working man and woman in the Nation safe and healthful working conditions and to preserve our human resources.

Guest Column

Defending OSHA Willful Citations

Trent Cotney Tray Batcher

June 4, 2014

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Employers should take proactive steps to ensure employee safety — and document their efforts.

The Affordable Care Act in the Construction Industry

Trent Cotney

December 5, 2012

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With its enactment in March 2010, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) became one of the most polarizing pieces of legislation in recent history.

This webinar is a must attend for all roofing contractors who are looking to better understand industry expectations for residential and commercial sales in 2019 and beyond.