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Articles by Trent Cotney

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Using Switchgrass for Green Roofs and Biofuel

Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
Trent Cotney
December 10, 2020
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If enough roof builders are willing to incorporate switchgrass or other plants into their projects, and if biofuel producers get on board, everyone can benefit.


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DOL Changes Definition of Independent Contractors

Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
Trent Cotney
October 1, 2020
2 Comments

Though the proposed rule change was made with large, multinational companies in mind, the impact will be wide and sweeping.


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The Shield: Navigating Liability in the Construction Industry During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
Trent Cotney
September 15, 2020
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Beyond acting reasonably to keep workers and consumers safe, companies can protect themselves though contractual measures.


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10 Ways Roofing Contractors Can Avoid Latent Defect Claims

Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
Trent Cotney
Ashlee Poplin
July 23, 2020
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Roofing contractors have a variety of contract provisions they can use to protect themselves from latent or hidden defect claims.


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COVID-19: Mask Requirements in Construction

Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
Trent Cotney
Travis McConnell
June 25, 2020
4 Comments

With multiple states experiencing increases in new cases of COVID-19, learn what rules and informal guidelines currently affect the use of face masks in the construction industry.


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Debt Cancellation for Roofing Contractors During COVID-19

Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
Trent Cotney
Elliot Haney
May 4, 2020
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Federal stimulus dollars are geared to help, but roofing contractors need to know the tax implications of accepting benefits.


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$2 Trillion COVID-19 Stimulus to Help Roofing Contractors Stay in Business

Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
Trent Cotney
March 28, 2020
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The Paycheck Protection Program under the CARES Act and expansion of other key SBA programs should help small businesses and contractors weather the COVID-19 storm.
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Brace Yourselves, Coronavirus’ Impact on the Roofing Industry Will be Felt

Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
Trent Cotney
March 12, 2020
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It’s not a matter of if, but when the effects will hit your roofing business, how extensive they will be, and how long they will last.


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2020 Vision: A Look Ahead for the Roofing Industry

Embracing national certification efforts and innovative new technologies in 2020 will help increase efficiency and cut costs for roofing contractors.
Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
Trent Cotney
February 10, 2020
9 Comments
Discover what macro level influences are and how they help determine the design and colors choices of consumers.
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The Current Immigration Climate and its Effect on the Roofing Industry

Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
Trent Cotney
January 29, 2020
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Understanding the current immigration climate can help roofers navigate the U.S. immigration system in a way that could potentially become a competitive advantage as opposed to a disadvantage.


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