Why Every Roofing Settlement Needs a Release
Mon, Jul 07, 2025
Trent Cotney, Attorney & Partner, Adams & Reese
When you re-roof a home, Murphy’s Law is always lurking. A stray tear‑off nail punctures a tire or a sudden storm finds a partially covered sheathing panel and leaves a watermark on the l... Read More
Avoiding Payment Disputes: Legal Strategies for Florida Roofing Contractors
Fri, May 09, 2025
Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams and Reese LLP
Payment disputes are a common challenge for roofing contractors in Florida, where fluctuating weather conditions, changing regulations and high demand for roofing services can create friction between contra... Read More
Understanding Lien Foreclosures and Arbitration in Florida
Mon, Apr 07, 2025
Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams and Reese LLP
In Florida, the intersection of lien foreclosures and arbitration is a complex area where legal interpretations play a crucial role. A key point to understand is that while the validity of a lien may be det... Read More
Roofing Business Owes Millions to the IRS
Tue, Mar 04, 2025
Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams and Reese LLP
If you are a business owner, you know how challenging it is to be profitable and successful. There are times when you may be tempted to cut corners. However, the story of two brothers who operated a roofing... Read More
How to Manage NDAs in the Construction Industry
Sat, Feb 01, 2025
Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams and Reese LLP
Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) are quickly becoming an essential part of doing business in the construction industry. For construction company owners, understanding how to navigate and implement NDAs effe... Read More
DOJ Salary Threshold for Overtime Exemptions Struck Down
Mon, Jan 06, 2025
Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams and Reese LLP
As you may recall, on April 23, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced a final rule regarding the minimum salaries required for employees to qualify for overtime pay. That rule took effect on July 1, 2024,... Read More
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
