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Articles by Trent Cotney

Protect Your Roofing Business with Trademarks

VIDEO: Roofers Using Trademarks for Cybersecurity

RC Legal Insights expert Trent Cotney, partner with Adams & Reese, explains the latest on trademarks in roofing and the Corporate Transparency Act.
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
Trent Cotney
Art Aisner, Editor-in-Chief of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Art Aisner
April 18, 2025
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In this video, RC Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney explores how roofing contractors can leverage trademarks to protect to brands.
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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.
Jill Bloom
Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
Trent Cotney
Bryan Gottlieb
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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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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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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Highlights from Trump's First Executive Orders

VIDEO: Trump’s Executive Orders and Roofing

RC Legal Insights expert Trent Cotney, partner with Adams & Reese, provides some perspective on the first round of President Trump’s executive orders.
Art Aisner, Editor-in-Chief of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Art Aisner
Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
Trent Cotney
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
February 4, 2025
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Trent Cotney breaks down what roofing contractors need to know about the first round of executive orders signed by President Trump and the potential impact on roofing.
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Anti-Trust in Roofing and Responding to Subpoenas
Legal Insights

VIDEO: Roofers and Responding to Subpoenas

Legal Insights expert Trent Cotney, partner with Adams & Reese, offers advice on how to respond to a subpoena.
Art Aisner, Editor-in-Chief of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Art Aisner
Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
Trent Cotney
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
January 28, 2025
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In this video, RC contributor Trent Cotney breaks down what roofing contractors need to know about the recent bid-rigging investigations in roofing, and how to respond to a subpoena.


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 Insurance Woes, Immigration and Government Nominations

VIDEO: Insurance Woes, Immigration and Government Nominations

RC Legal Insights expert Trent Cotney, partner with Adams & Reese, offers the latest on the ongoing insurance crisis impacting roofers in Florida.
Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
Trent Cotney
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
January 23, 2025
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Trent Cotney breaks down ongoing insurance issues in Florida, and also discusses the Trump administration’s recent cabinet nominations.


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Techos y Más

La Industria de la Construcción y la Cuestión de la Inmigración

Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
Trent Cotney
January 13, 2025
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La industria de la construcción enfrenta una crisis laboral, necesitando más de 500,000 nuevos trabajadores para 2024. Para prosperar, son esenciales vías más sólidas para la mano de obra inmigrante legal, pero los actuales programas de visas no son suficientes


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Legal Prep for 2025
Legal Insights

Video: Legal Prep for 2025

Trent Cotney speaks with RC in regards to year-end planning, insurance and storm relief and more.
Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
Trent Cotney
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
John Wyatt
January 7, 2025
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In this video, RC contributor Trent Cotney discusses several key strategies for the New Year.


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