Articles by Trent Cotney

Why is trade marking in roofing important?
Legally Speaking

Why Trademarks Matter in Roofing

The importance of protecting a roofing company's brand and reputation can't be overstated.
Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
Trent Cotney
March 28, 2025
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Explore the legal significance of trademarks in the roofing industry and how contractors can leverage trademark law to protect their brand.


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Legal Impact of Tariffs on Roofing
Legal Insights with Trent Cotney

VIDEO: Tariffs, Labor and Supply Chain Issue, Oh My!

With tariffs in place against America’s three largest trading partners — and a crackdown in undocumented workers — how will the roofing and broader construction industry manage?
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
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Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
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Bryan Gottlieb, managing editor of Roofing Contractor
Bryan Gottlieb
March 5, 2025
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In this latest "Best of Success" podcast, Legal Insights columnist Trent Cotney analyzes the effects of the new Trump-era tariffs on Canadian, Mexican, and Chinese imports, warning roofing contractors about rising material costs. He also discusses the labor shortage caused by stricter immigration policies.


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IRE 2025 Session Preview

Legal Issues with Subcontractors

Understand how changes from the Trump administration are affecting roofing contractors as well as the legal issues associated with using subcontractors
Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
Trent Cotney
February 20, 2025
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The second Trump administration has started making sweeping changes that will impact roofing contractors across America. RC Legal Insights Columnist Trent Cotney shares how. 


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Company Spotlight Sponsored by Adams & Reese, LLP

Comprehensive Legal Counsel for the Construction Industry

Adams And Reese is a Global Leader In Advocacy for the Roofing Industry
Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
Trent Cotney
February 12, 2025
Adams and Reese offers unmatched expertise in construction law, advising clients on contracts, compliance, and dispute resolution. Recognized among the nation’s top construction law firms, we provide strategic support across all project stages and business operations, helping you build and protect your success.
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State of the Roofing Industry

Roofing Trends in 2025

Trent Cotney dives into the overarching trends and policies that will affect roofing contractors in 2025.
Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
Trent Cotney
February 10, 2025
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Legal Insights columnist Trent Cotney, partner at Adams and Reese, LLP, dives into the overarching trends and policies that will affect roofing contractors in 2025.
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