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Change orders 101
By Emma Peterson. Most roofing projects will experience hiccups that require an adjustment of scope, learn how to adjust your contracts to match. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Karen Edwards sits down with Ashlee Poplin of Adams and Reese to talk about construction contracts. Ashlee is a construction ...
Safeguarding roofing businesses with cybersecurity
By Jesse Sanchez. Why cybersecurity matters now more than ever for roofing contractors. As roofing companies navigate an increasingly digital landscape, cybersecurity threats loom larger than ever. In this episode of the Roofing Road Trips®, hosted by Heidi J. Ellsworth, special counsel Roy Hadley from Adams and Reese LLP discusses ...
Federal noncompete ban now on hold
By Trent Cotney. Businesses may want to review their use of noncompete agreements and consider alternatives if the ban goes into effect on schedule. As you may recall, in April 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a rule banning most noncompete agreements. Shortly after that FTC mandate, Ryan LLC, a Dallas ...
SRS announces expiration of Hart-Scott-Rodino act waiting period
The Home Depot® (NYSE: HD) today announced the expiration of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (the "HSR Act"), in connection with its pending acquisition of SRS Distribution Inc. ("SRS"). The expiration of the waiting period occurred at 11:59 p.m. on June 13, 2024. The expiration ...
Understanding 1099, W-2 and subcrews
By Anna Lockhart. While utilizing subcrews has challenges and legal rulings to navigate, there are many advantages to hiring these crews for your projects. In a recent Read Listen Watch®, “Navigating the Legal Side of Subcrews,” Karen Edwards sat down with Trent Cotney of Adams & Reese ...
OSHA clarifies who may attend workplace inspections
Although the amendment preserves certain protections for employers, it is important to understand how employers can prepare for this new style of OSHA inspection. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently amended 29 CFR 1903.8(c) to clarify who may represent employees during workplace inspections. Because these amendments will go into ...
Don’t miss this roofing estimating workshop!
By Emma Peterson. Build the skills to set your projects up for success at this two-day event. Where will you be July 23-24, 2024? Save the date for Mastering Roofing Estimating, which is a two-day workshop led by expert John Kenney of Cotney Consulting Group that will help you level ...
Mississippi amends code for residential roof contractors. What changes do you need to know?
By Alec Taylor, Adams and Reese. Residential roof contractors need to be aware of final amendments to a Mississippi state code that governs the interaction between a residential roofing contractor and a homeowner when insurance proceeds pay for some or all of a roof repair. On May 8, Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves ...
FTC issues rule to ban non-competes; U.S. Chamber threatens lawsuit; What do employers need to know?
This article discusses the details of the rule and provides measures employers can take to protect their proprietary information and other business interests. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued the Non-Compete Clause Rule on Tuesday, calling for a comprehensive ban on non-compete agreements nationwide. The FTC concluded that non-competes are an ...
DOL announces Final Rule on overtime exemption salary thresholds
By Adams and Reese, LLP. Employers should proactively begin evaluating whether to reclassify workers as non-exempt and begin paying overtime or to increase salaries above the potential minimum. Under a Final Rule announced April 23, 2024, the salary threshold for "white collar" exemptions (executive, administrative and professional) will increase effective July 1, ...
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