Trent Cotney and John Kenney are dedicated to helping the construction industry with legal, business, and safety challenges. Questions? Please contact trent.cotney@arlaw.com or jkenney@cotneyconsulting.com.
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Dive into Episode 93 of 'Law and Mortar,' where hosts Trent Cotney and John Kenney dissect the latest FTC rulings, discuss building trust through authentic testimonials, and explore effective risk mitigation in the roofing and construction industry. This episode covers: FTC Ruling and Legal Insights: Learn about the implications of new FTC rulings …
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Welcome to Episode 92 of "Law and Mortar" with Trent Cotney, Partner at Adams and Reese LLP, and John Kenney, CEO of Cotney Consulting Group. In this episode, we dive deep into the latest trends in the roofing industry, discussing crucial developments that every contractor needs to know. We talk about the impact of recent regulatory changes, best p…
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Welcome to Episode 91 of "Law and Mortar" with Trent Cotney, Partner at Adams and Reese LLP, and John Kenney, CEO of Cotney Consulting Group. Today's episode explores the evolving roofing industry, focusing on Supreme Court Decisions and Qualified Immunity, a live disaster preparedness Estimation Workshop, and more. Stay tuned for all this and more…
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Welcome to Episode 90 of "Law and Mortar" with Trent Cotney, Partner at Adams and Reese LLP, and John Kenney, CEO of Cotney Consulting Group. In today's episode, we dive into the evolving roofing industry, focusing on automation, the role of manufacturing, and the future dominance of private equity-owned installing companies. John previews his upco…
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Welcome to Episode 89 of our podcast! Get ready to dive into the construction world with our special hosts Trent Cotney, Partner at Adams and Reese LLP, and John Kenney, CEO of Cotney Consulting Group. Join us as we dive into the highlights of Roofing Day in DC, discussing the key takeaways and the impact on the industry. We will also share their e…
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🎙️ Welcome to Episode 88 of our podcast! Get ready to dive into the world of construction with our special guests Trent Cotney, Partner at Adams and Reese LLP, and John Kenney, CEO of Cotney Consulting Group. Together, we'll explore the hottest topic in the industry: Subcontractors. Tune in as we unravel key insights and expert perspectives that ar…
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In this episode, Trent Cotney of Adams and Reese LLP and John Kenney from Cotney Consulting Group discuss key takeaways from the International Roofing Expo (IRE) 2024. They delve into the latest trends, innovations, and strategic insights gained from the event, offering listeners a deep dive into what’s next in the roofing and construction industri…
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New Episode 86 features Trent Cotney, Partner at Adams and Reese LLP, and John Kenney, CEO of Cotney Consulting Group, discussing The State of The Industry for 2024 and upcoming events in the roofing industry.Por Trent Cotney & John Kenney
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Episode 85 features Trent Cotney, Partner at Adams and Reese LLP, and John Kenney, CEO of Cotney Consulting Group, discussing Fleet Management Best Practices and last-minute tips for 2023.Por Trent Cotney & John Kenney
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Join us in a riveting conversation on Episode 84 of our podcast, where we delve into the transformative world of skilled labor training. This week, we feature two distinguished guests: Trent Cotney, a prominent Partner at Adams and Reese LLP, and John Kenney, the dynamic CEO of Cotney Consulting Group. Our in-depth discussion centers around the piv…
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Episode 83 features Trent Cotney, Partner at Adams and Reese LLP, and John Kenney, CEO of Cotney Consulting Group, discussing what a contractor may overlook in preparing for a sale, the current M&A climate in our industry, AR collections, and more.Por Trent Cotney & John Kenney
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Episode 82 features Trent Cotney, Partner at Adams and Reese LLP, and John Kenney, CEO of Cotney Consulting Group, discussing the immigration issues, what is happening at the Western States Roofing expo, and more in this week's podcast.Por Trent Cotney & John Kenney
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Episode 81 features Trent Cotney, Partner at Adams and Reese LLP, and John Kenney, CEO of Cotney Consulting Group, discussing the construction outlook for the remainder of 2023 and an advanced look at what we can expect in 2024, safety incentive plans, and more in this week's podcast.Por Trent Cotney & John Kenney
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Episode 80 features Trent Cotney, Partner at Adams and Reese LLP, and John Kenney, CEO of Cotney Consulting Group, discussing how to handle reputation management, field leadership study, and the future workforce, and more in this week's podcast.Por Trent Cotney & John Kenney
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Episode 79 features Trent Cotney, Partner at Adams and Reese LLP, and John Kenney, CEO of Cotney Consulting Group, discussing contract terms to watch out for, capital impacts, cash flow, employee retention, and more in this week's podcast.Por Trent Cotney & John Kenney
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Episode 78 features Trent Cotney, Partner at Adams and Reese LLP, and John Kenney, CEO of Cotney Consulting Group, discussing Florida's New Immigration law, the possible default on the debt limit, and their effects on business in this week's podcast.Por Trent Cotney & John Kenney
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Episode 77 features Trent Cotney, Partner at Adams and Reese LLP, and John Kenney, CEO of Cotney Consulting Group, discussing Artificial Intelligence (AI) in this week's podcast.Por Trent Cotney & John Kenney
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Episode 76 features Trent Cotney, Partner at Adams and Reese LLP, and John Kenney, CEO of Cotney Consulting Group, discussing Cal/OSHA's new lead standard, Florids's new law on statute of limitations, what's new at RT3, and more.Por Trent Cotney & John Kenney
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New Episode 75 features Trent Cotney, Partner at Adams and Reese LLP, and John Kenney, CEO of Cotney Consulting Group, discuss OSHA providing work visas to illegals, deep diving into the possible challenges of 2023, the IRE, and more.Por Trent Cotney & John Kenney
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Episode 74 features Trent Cotney, Partner at Adams and Reese LLP, and John Kenney, CEO of Cotney Consulting Group, Safety Preparation, and Culture, Issues for contractors loaning or leasing their equipment to other contractors, and more.Por Trent Cotney & John Kenney
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Episode 73 features Trent Cotney, Partner at Adams and Reese LLP, and John Kenney, CEO of Cotney Consulting Group, discussing the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposed rule prohibiting Non-Compete Agreements, Florida Insurance Market and Business Operations, and the Labor Shortage.Por Trent Cotney & John Kenney
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Episode 72 features Trent Cotney, Partner at Adams and Reese LLP, and John Kenney, CEO of Cotney Consulting Group, discussing year-end preparation and collections, reviewing this year's goals set and the results, and setting goals in 2023.Por Trent Cotney & John Kenney
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Episode 71 features Trent Cotney, Partner at Adams and Reese LLP, and John Kenney, CEO of Cotney Consulting Group, discussing increasing contractor bankruptcy cases, payment issues on insurance claims, and more.Por Trent Cotney & John Kenney
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Episode 70 features Trent Cotney, Partner at Adams and Reese LLP, and John Kenney, CEO of Cotney Consulting Group, discussing The Independent Contractor Rule, Insurance Do’s and Don’ts, and a look into the use of augmented reality for training in the construction and roofing industry.Por Trent Cotney & John Kenney
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New Episode 69 features Trent Cotney, Partner at Adams and Reese LLP, and John Kenney, CEO of Cotney Consulting Group, discussing hiring and using non-compete agreements in our industry. They also discuss what's coming at the Western States Roofing Expo and more.Por Trent Cotney & John Kenney
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Episode 68 features Trent Cotney, Partner at Adams and Reese LLP, and John Kenney, CEO of Cotney Consulting Group, discussing how the EPA considers classifying discarded PVC plastics as hazardous waste. They also discuss the industry’s top issues as we head into the last four months of 2022 and more.…
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Episode 67 features Trent Cotney, Partner at Adams and Reese LLP, and John Kenney, CEO of Cotney Consulting Group, discussing 1099 sales agreements, insurance work, subcontractors, industry employee recruitment, and retainage, and more.Por Trent Cotney & John Kenney
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In Episode 66, Trent Cotney and John Kenney discuss the recent 100th anniversary FRSA Expo, industry uptick with problems collecting money and what you can about it, operational tips, upcoming travel and industry events, and more.Por Trent Cotney & John Kenney
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In Episode 65 Trent Cotney and John Kenney discuss the forced labor protection act, current conditions, recent infrastructure air travel announcement, workforce, recruitment-retainage, and more.Por Trent Cotney & John Kenney
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In Episode 64 Trent Cotney and John Kenney discuss the economy and outlook, collections, The International Federation For The Roofing Trade (IFD), and more.Por Trent Cotney & John Kenney
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In episode 63 Trent Cotney and John Kenney discuss workplace violence issues, skilled labor and materials issues, and a Floridas special session on homeowners insurance and more.Por Trent Cotney & John Kenney
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In this episode of Law & Mortar, Trent & John discuss the new Corporate Maintenance for your Business, coatings, and slip-resistant underlayments.Por Trent Cotney & John Kenney
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In this episode of Law & Mortar, Trent & John discuss the new Mental Health Awareness and Safety in your Company, Contractor License Issues, the Economy, Inflation, and the Future Outlook.Por Cotney Attorneys & Consultants
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In this episode of Law & Mortar, Trent & John discuss the new OSHA Expansion of the Electronic Recordkeeping Rule, the New EPA Proposal to ban the ongoing use of Asbestos, and the never-ending supply chain issues.Por Cotney Attorneys & Consultants
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In this episode of Law & Mortar, Trent & John discuss their plan at IRE 2022, update on vaccine mandate, tips for contractors regarding the collection, and come up with the best way of negotiation to release funds when you have a holdback.Por Cotney Attorneys & Consultants
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In this episode of Law & Mortar, John greets special guest Kelly Tanner, Client Engagement Manager at Cotney. Kelly tells John about her experience at Durn-Last Inc. in Nashville. John & Kelly discuss clients' feedback about Cotney subscription plans and how plans can help your business. John is interested in what Kelly thinks regarding Cotney's es…
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In this episode of Law & Mortar, Trent and John talk through updates regarding new OSHA ETS, licensing-related issues, upcoming speaking engagements such as TARC, Chicago Trade show, and IRE. John gives a brief overview of the new Project Management Program and Cracking the Code training from ShopCotney.com. In addition, the speakers discuss how to…
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In this episode of Law & Mortar, Trent and John discuss the damage from recent storm disasters in Kentucky and Tennessee, the repercussions of material shortages, cardinal change in the construction industry, and the difference between Gross Profit & Net Profit in the roofing business. In the addition, they give an overview of the upcoming Project …
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In this episode of Law & Mortar, Trent and John discuss the updates on OSHA ETS and other vaccine mandates, tricky contractors provisions, upcoming John’s speaking engagements, and Special Holiday deals on ShopCotney.com. John and Trent share their legal & professional opinion on whether the employer should pay commission to the employee that has l…
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In this episode of Law & Mortar, Trent and John discuss the current state of vaccine mandates in the U.S and how to prepare for mandate reform as the new Covid-19 variant spreads. John and Trent also share how Cotney provisions can proactively help your business. Make sure to follow Cotney's social channels to take advantage of upcoming year-end Sh…
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In this episode of Law & Mortar, John hosts the podcast with a special guest Christie Coston. John and Christie talk about essential contract provisions for contractors, what awaits the infrastructure industry in the future, and what the contractor should do if he signed the contract and some terms in it are not favorable to him.…
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In this episode of Law & Mortar, John hosts the podcast with a special guest Whitney Beasley. John and Whitney discuss the infrastructure bill passed in Congress, why people are leaving the workforce, Cotney helps Metropolitan Ministries, upcoming Black Friday & Cyber Monday sales on shopcotney.com, IRE in February 2022, and how to keep your worker…
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In this episode of Law & Mortar, Trent and John discuss new Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) regulations by OSHA, what employers should do regarding vaccination, how it is going to affect both employers and employers. On the other note, Trent talks about his upcoming business trips, when John presents the new Director of Estimating program from C…
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In this episode of Law & Mortar, Trent and John chat about upcoming changes to Law & Mortar podcast, the new Cotney office in Ecuador, Roofing Training programs, handling negative reviews online as a contractor, and new OSHA Heat & Injury regulation.Por Cotney Attorneys & Consultants
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In this episode of Law & Mortar, Trent and John discuss the recent National Safety Expo, virtual NRCA Legal Conference, International Federation for Roofing Trade, state government reaction to vaccine mandates order, Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021, pandemic impact on every industry on the market and what are the solutions, and how to handle post…
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In this episode of Law & Mortar, Trent and John discuss METALCON 2021, vaccine mandates, new OSHA regulations regarding hot weather, the National Safety Expo coming this December in Orlando, FL, and the best beginner/ intermediate level training for roofing estimating in the industry.Por Cotney Attorneys & Consultants
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In this episode of Law & Mortar, Trent and John talk about Best of Success & Western Roofing Expos, roofing estimating certificates PREC and CPRE from Cotney, and how to settle an argument with the other side, if they do not want to resolve it peacefully.Por Cotney Attorneys & Consultants
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In this episode of Law & Mortar, John and Trent discuss manufacturers releasing pricing news, Project Management Training from Cotney coming soon, the new Covid-19 "Mu" variant, and how employers should deal with withholdings when an employee is leaving a company.
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John and Trent discuss John's new World of Roofing Podcast, vaccine mandates and developing policies & procedures to protect your business and employees from OSHA, and John and Trent's upcoming presentations at Best of Success and Western Roofing Expo 2021!
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In this episode, Trent Cotney and John Kenney discuss last weeks webinar on OSHA safety, generational legal & business differences in the workforce & an upcoming webinar on how to navigate this, Tesla’s humanoid robot and how it will impact the construction industry, and the importance of cyber security.…
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