Why Every Florida Roofing Contractor Needs a Strong Qualifier Agreement
Mon, Aug 31, 2026
Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams & Reese, LLP and FRSA General Counsel - September 2026
In Florida, a contractor’s license does more than satisfy an administrative requirement. It provides the legal foundation that allows a roofing compan... Read More
Recent Immigration Rulings: What Roofing Contractors Need to Know
Fri, Aug 07, 2026
Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams & Reese, LLP and FRSA General Counsel - August 2026
The United States Supreme Court recently issued two immigration decisions that should get the attention of roofing contractors. Although neither case was writt... Read More
When a Roof Failure Becomes a Reputation Crisis
Tue, Jun 02, 2026
Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams & Reese, LLP and FRSA General Counsel - June 2026
A roof failure is never just a construction problem. For a roofing contractor, it can become a business, legal and a public relations problem almost immediately. In t... Read More
OSHA’s Expanding Use of Technology
Mon, May 04, 2026
Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams & Reese, LLP and FRSA General Counsel - May 2026
Contractors have always understood that OSHA inspections begin at the jobsite. That assumption is no longer sufficient. Today, the Occupational Safety and Health Admin... Read More
Tariff Uncertainty and What Roofing Contractors Should Do
Wed, Apr 01, 2026
Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams & Reese, LLP and FRSA General Counsel - April 2026
The recent judicial curtailment of tariff actions issued under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) has created a temporary sense of relief across... Read More
Constructive Knowledge and the Hidden Immigration Risks of Subcontracting
Mon, Mar 02, 2026
Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams & Reese, LLP and FRSA General Counsel - March 2026
Immigration compliance in roofing is often viewed narrowly, limited to completing I-9 Forms for direct employees and preparing for the possibility of an ICE audit. W... Read More
What Roofing Contractors Need to Know About Additional Insured Status
Mon, Feb 02, 2026
Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams & Reese, LLP and FRSA General Counsel - February 2026
Additional insured status is one of the most misunderstood and, at the same time, most heavily negotiated provisions in construction contracts. Roofing contractor... Read More
Best Practices for Roofing Collections
Tue, Jan 06, 2026
Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams & Reese, LLP and FRSA General Counsel - January 2026
Effective collections are the backbone of financial stability for any roofing contractor and in Florida’s highly competitive and hurricane‑driven market, the... Read More
TPS & Parole Expirations: Previously Authorized Workers Losing Status
Thu, Dec 04, 2025
Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams & Reese, LLP and FRSA General Counsel - December 2025
Across the roofing industry, contractors are quietly facing a workforce issue with serious legal implications involving longtime employees who were previousl... Read More
