Trent Cotney

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.

February 4, 2025

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.

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.

January 28, 2025

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.

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.

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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.

Techos y Más

La Industria de la Construcción y la Cuestión de la Inmigración

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

Legal Insights

Video: Legal Prep for 2025

Trent Cotney speaks with RC in regards to year-end planning, insurance and storm relief and more.

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January 7, 2025

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In this video, RC contributor Trent Cotney discusses several key strategies for the New Year.

U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals reinstates the stay on enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act.

Regulatory Update

Appeals Court Again Reinstates CTA Injunction

On, off, and now back on, the Corporate Transparency Act injunction is again stayed

Trent Cotney

December 30, 2024

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The Fifth Circuit reinstated a nationwide injunction halting CTA compliance; businesses aren't required to file BOI reports but should prepare for potential reinstatement.

VIDEO: What to Expect with a New Trump Administration

RC Legal Insights expert Trent Cotney, partner with Adams & Reese, offers pros and cons to a second Trump Administration for the construction trades.

December 23, 2024

In this video, RC contributor Trent Cotney breaks down what roofing contractors need to know about the Trump Administration’s economic plans and the potential impact on the construction trades.

A federal district court judge issued a stay on changes to the Corporate Transparancy Act.

Regulatory News

Corporate Transparency Act Stayed: What You Need to Know

A preliminary injunction against the Corporate Transparency Act and its reporting mandate was issued on Dec. 3..

Trent Cotney

December 12, 2024

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Nationwide injunction halts Corporate Transparency Act reporting, sparing businesses from Jan. 1, 2025, compliance. Legal Insights expert Trent Cotney explains what this means for roofing contractors.

Presidential Interregnum

How the New Trump Administration May Impact Roofing

RC Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney weighs in on what changes the new Trump Administration could make to impact roofing and construction.

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November 27, 2024

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A new Trump Administration could bring sweeping changes to several business sectors, including roofing and construction. Trent Cotney weighs in.

VIDEO: The Great Heights of the Building Arts

Trent Cotney marvels at the American College of Building Arts in Charleston, a hands-on college which sees its student reach exceptional heights within the building community.

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November 18, 2024

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In this video, RC contributor Trent Cotney discusses the American College of Building Arts, where the Slate Association held a meeting.