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Adams and Reese announces 11 new Partners
Adams and Reese has elected 11 attorneys to partnership, effective Jan. 1, 2025. These new Partners include: Sean Buckley – Corporate services Todd Engelhardt – Litigation Ashley Harbin – Intersection of Business and Government Alex Lamb – Litigation Tiffany Love – Corporate Services Aaron McLeod – Litigation Ashlee Poplin – Construction Blake Richardson – Litigation Katelin Varnado – Construction Collin Weyand ...
Effective management of change work orders in roofing projects
By Cotney Consulting Group. Seven strategies for effectively managing change work orders and ensuring that your roofing business operates smoothly. In the construction and roofing industries, change work orders (CWOs) or additional work orders (AWOs) represent a critical juncture where project scopes are adjusted and additional services are agreed upon. These changes ...
Standing in the hall of fame
By Adams and Reese, LLP. Trent Cotney is a leader in the roofing world not only for his legal expertise, but also for his dedication to helping people. Trent Cotney, who is Adams and Reese Construction Team’s co-leader and partner was just honored by Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA) ...
Rebuilding after the storm
By Adams and Reese. Our team at Adams and Reese is here to help your business recover in the aftermath of hurricane Helene. Hurricane Helene, a historic Category 4 hurricane, has left a trail of damage in its wake. As members of communities along the Gulf Coast begin the task ...
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 ...
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