Articles by Trent Cotney

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.