Unlicensed Contractor Fights to Collect Unpaid Fees
Thu, Dec 05, 2024
Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams and Reese LLP
In the state of Florida, contractors must be licensed to legally perform construction work they are contracted to do. Everyone in our industry is aware of this requirement but there are times when contracto... Read More
Licensed Roofing Contractor Requirements: What They Are and Why They Matter
Fri, Nov 01, 2024
Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams and Reese LLP
I routinely get asked the question: Can I subcontract out roofing labor if I supervise it? The legal answer is no.
Understanding the Requirements
According to Florida Statute 489.105(3)(e), “Roofing... Read More
Federal Judge Blocks Noncompete BanFederal Judge Blocks Noncompete Ban
Mon, Oct 14, 2024
Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams and Reese LLP
As you likely remember, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted in April to ban almost all noncompeteagreements. That ban was to take effect on September 4, 2024.
However, soon after the FTC issued that r... Read More
Understanding Payment and Performance Bonds
Wed, Sep 18, 2024
Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams and Reese LLP
In the construction world, there are a variety of bonds and two of the most used on projects are payment and performance bonds. These two bonds often accompany each other but play different roles during con... Read More
Florida Legislation Requires New Language in Roofing Contracts
Sat, Aug 24, 2024
Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams and Reese LLP
In May 2024, Governor Ron DeSantis signed a number of bills into law and among them was HB 939. This bill addresses several consumer protection concerns, including agreements between residential property ow... Read More
New Legislation Mandates One-Year Warranty on New Construction
Mon, Jul 22, 2024
Co-written by Trent Cotney and Carter Pope
Every builder wants to complete a home that is move-in ready and defect-free. New legislation, signed into law by Governor DeSantis, requires all newly constructed homes to carry a one-year builder’s ... Read More
What the Baltimore Bridge Collapse Means for the Supply Chain
Tue, Jun 04, 2024
Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams and Reese LLP
In the early hours of Tuesday morning, March 26, a 985-foot container ship issued a Mayday call before striking a pillar of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, which spans the Patapsco River and part of Baltimore... Read More
The Impact of Worker Misclassification in the Construction Industry
Wed, Apr 10, 2024
Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams and Reese LLP
For years, employers in a myriad of industries have grappled with the requirements related to worker classification. Misclassification occurs when employers designate workers as independent contractors when... Read More
Recent Case Urges Caution with DBE Requirements
Sun, Mar 10, 2024
Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams and Reese LLP
If you are familiar with the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) sponsored by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), you know it is intended to level the playing field for small businesses owned b... Read More
CTA Reporting Obligations – Are You Prepared?
Fri, Feb 09, 2024
Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams and Reese LLP
As you are likely aware, the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) was passed in 2021 and its requirements took effect on January 1, 2024. The goal of the CTA is to enforce transparency in business ownership and... Read More
