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Mergers & Acquisitions

FTC Blocks $725M Loctite-Liquid Nails Merger

Court preserves competition in construction adhesives

Tanja Kern

September 2, 2026

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A federal court blocked Henkel’s $725 million purchase of Liquid Nails after the Federal Trade Commission argued the deal could raise prices and reduce competition.

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Company Spotlight sponsored by Adams & Reese

Stop, Notify, Document: The Contractor’s First Response to Structural Distress

August 20, 2026

Construction projects move quickly, but when structural distress is involved, speed cannot come at the expense of safety and thorough documentation.

Community Pushback? Here's How Contractors Can Protect Themselves

Legal Insights

Contract Tips to Reduce Risk on Complex Projects

Learn how stronger contracts and daily reports help contractors reduce costly legal disputes.

August 14, 2026

Trent Cotney shares legal strategies to manage project risk, contracts and documentation.

Legal Insights

The Ripple Effects of Canadian Fires & Tariffs

Best of Success explores how contractors can prepare for smoke, tariffs and project risk.

August 3, 2026

Best of Success explores how contractors can prepare for smoke, tariffs and project risk.

Asuntos legales

Acusan a dueño de empresa de roofing en Massachusetts por presunto fraude de casi $585,000

Las autoridades alegan que la empresa ocultó parte de su nómina durante auditorías del seguro de compensación para trabajadores.

Tanja Kern

July 12, 2026

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Una empresa de roofing y su propietario fueron acusados en Massachusetts por presuntamente ocultar parte de su nómina, lo que habría reducido el pago de primas del seguro de compensación laboral.

Cambios legales

Corte Suprema de Texas revoca fallo millonario contra contratista en proyecto de roofing

Un proyecto de reemplazo de techo en un complejo de apartamentos en San Antonio dio origen a un caso que llegó hasta la Corte Suprema de Texas, luego de que un contratista independiente sufriera una caída de aproximadamente 30 pies mientras realizaba trabajos de roofing.

Tanja Kern

July 12, 2026

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La decisión revocó un fallo millonario contra el contratista general del proyecto y podría influir en futuros litigios sobre la responsabilidad de los contratistas generales cuando trabajan con contratistas independientes en proyectos de roofing.

Legal Insights

Legal Trends Shaping the Roofing Industry

Learn how contractors can prepare for legal, insurance and OSHA changes affecting roofing.

July 10, 2026

Trent Cotney shares legal updates on contracts, insurance, OSHA and reputation management.

Insurance Fraud

Massachusetts Roofing Owner Indicted in $585K Fraud Case

Payroll allegedly hidden from insurer

Tanja Kern

July 7, 2026

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Massachusetts prosecutors say The Roof Kings and its owner underreported payroll and labor exposure, allegedly avoiding nearly $585,000 in workers’ compensation premiums.

Legal Watch

Texas High Court Tosses $4.3M Verdict in Roofer Fall Case

Texas Supreme Court says independent contractors cannot use a key exception to recover for injuries caused by open and obvious jobsite hazards

Tanja Kern

July 7, 2026

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A Texas Supreme Court ruling overturns a $4.3M verdict and clarifies liability for roofing contractors working around open fall hazards.

Today's Biggest Employment Challenges for Contractors

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Employment Risks and Severance

Legal guidance on hiring, firing, severance agreements and workforce risk for roofers.

June 19, 2026

Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney explains what is entailed with terminating a problematic employee.

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Items Tagged with 'legal issues in AEC'

ARTICLES

FTC Blocks $725M Loctite-Liquid Nails Merger

Stop, Notify, Document: The Contractor’s First Response to Structural Distress

Contract Tips to Reduce Risk on Complex Projects

The Ripple Effects of Canadian Fires & Tariffs

Acusan a dueño de empresa de roofing en Massachusetts por presunto fraude de casi $585,000

Corte Suprema de Texas revoca fallo millonario contra contratista en proyecto de roofing

Legal Trends Shaping the Roofing Industry

Massachusetts Roofing Owner Indicted in $585K Fraud Case

Texas High Court Tosses $4.3M Verdict in Roofer Fall Case

Employment Risks and Severance

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