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Mitigating Risk as a Roofing Contractor

VIDEO: Mitigating Risk as a Roofing Contractor

Art Aisner
Art Aisner
October 30, 2023
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RC Legal Insights expert Trent Cotney provides simple steps roofing contractors can take when it comes to protecting their company.


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Lawsuit News

Solar Integrated Roofing Corp. Inks Settlement Agreement

Deal resolves previously filed claims for the beleaguered solar power solutions company
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Bryan Gottlieb
October 16, 2023
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Solar Integrated Roofing Corp. settled claims with a major stakeholder by issuing a $2.1 million promissory note and 150 million shares of common stock to resolve financial issues. 


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Contractual Loopholes and Delayed Payments
Sales and Ethics

VIDEO: Keeping Your Sales Team Honest

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Roofing Contractor Staff
October 12, 2023
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RC's Legal guru, Trent Cotney, discusses the fine line roofing contractors often walk between 'assertive' and 'aggressive' regarding sales while ensuring ethics are not compromised.


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Private Equity and the Target on Roofers
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VIDEO: When is the Right Time to Sell your Roofing Company?

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Roofing Contractor Staff
September 22, 2023
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In this brief video, RC Legal Insights expert Trent Cotney breaks down when roofing contractors should know when it’s the right time to sell.
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An Independent Contractor

Reversing Course … Again

The National Labor Relations Board Counters Precedent with New Ruling on Classification of Independent Contractors
Philip Siegel
September 15, 2023
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The National Labor Relations Board Counters Precedent with New Ruling on Classification of Independent Contractors
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6 Steps to New I-9 Remote Verification

A new I-9 employment eligibility form allows roofers to verify remotely if they’re already qualified through the E-Verify system.
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James G. Aldrich
September 6, 2023
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The new version of the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form allows remote verification capabilities for qualified employers.


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Dept. of Labor Sues Illinois Contractor for Repeated Fall Hazard Violations

OSHA has cited the contractor and his companies nine times for violations related to fall protection since 2014
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Chris Gray
August 25, 2023
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A roofing contractor has refused to pay the penalties related to citations for fall protection violations, causing the department to file suit in federal court.


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VIDEO: A Deeper Dive into New Solar Tax Credits

Trent Cotney’s been looking into the incentives included in the Inflation Reduction Act and has some suggestions for roofing contractors ready for the opportunity.
Trent Cotney
August 22, 2023
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In this brief video, RC Legal Insights expert Trent Cotney breaks down new solar and sustainability incentives baked into the Inflation Reduction Act passed last year.


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Liability Lawsuit

Jury Awards Texas Family $3.1M in Toxic Home Case

Builder, roofing and heating contractors found liable in negligence case; punitive damages awarded against HVAC firm
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Roofing Contractor Staff
August 18, 2023
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A Texas jury awarded an Austin family $3.1 million after finding a residential homebuilder, roofing contractor, and HVAC contractor negligent in constructing a house that led to toxic mold growth due to poor design and construction.


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How ChatGPT Can Fail Lawyers – and Everyone Else

Using the latest and most powerful technology tool for business can have its drawbacks
Trent Cotney
August 18, 2023
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Using the latest and most powerful technology tool for business can have its drawbacks, warns Adams and Reese Partner Trent Cotney.


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