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
Concerns About the Proposed OSHA Walkaround Rule
Tue, Jan 09, 2024
Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams and Reese LLP
As you may have heard, in August 2023 the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) proposed a new rule titled Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process. It would amend 29 CFR § 1... Read More
Design Flaws and ASCE 7: What Every Contractor Must Know
Fri, Dec 01, 2023
Consider this scenario: you have been hired to install a roof based on the specifications of a design professional. You follow those specifications to a tee and complete the job on time and on budget. However, months later, the roof collapses after a... Read More
Protecting Your Job Sites During Hurricane Season
Mon, Nov 27, 2023
Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams and Reese LLP
In August, Hurricane Idalia made landfall in Florida and caused serious damage to parts of the Gulf Coast. Although its wrath could have been worse, it serves as a reminder that hurricane season is still in... Read More
Miami-Dade Pushes Proposed Heat Standards
Wed, Oct 25, 2023
This summer, the nation has been experiencing record heat from coast to coast and Miami-Dade officials have recognized how hazardous the high temperatures are for outdoor workers. However, their proposed solution could, in many ways, do more harm tha... Read More
How to Recruit and Retain Construction Workers
Mon, Sep 18, 2023
Every contractor will tell you that the labor shortage is one of the most critical issues facing the construction industry today. This issue has been worrisome for years, but the COVID-19 pandemic magnified the problem. In addition, recent immigratio... Read More
How to Combat Jobsite Theft
Thu, Aug 10, 2023
Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams and Reese LLP
Every day, contractors face challenges – from supply chain issues and rising prices to staffing shortages and extreme weather. Sadly, jobsite theft is also a considerable concern, especially in Florid... Read More
Creating a ChatGPT Policy for Your Business
Sat, Jun 24, 2023
Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams and Reese LLP
Have you tried out ChatGPT, Bard or any other AI writing platforms? Initially, their potential might make us excited and eager to see what mundane tasks we can simplify. Is it possible to replace some sales... Read More
New OSHA Policy Offers Protections to Immigrant Workers
Mon, Jun 12, 2023
Trent Cotney, Adams and Reese LLP
When undocumented workers witness workplace safety issues, they may be hesitant to speak up. After all, if they sound the alarm and draw attention to themselves, they could be subject to deportation, ... Read More
