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Why You Should Hold Onto That Evidence a Little Longer
By James Floyd and Ryan Owen, Adams and Reese. Learn about a recent Florida court decision about data preservation and what actions are now required to meet document preservation obligations. Adams and Reese advises that if your company is faced with litigation, there are certain steps that are required ...
OSHA’s Heat Illness Prevention Efforts
By Trent Cotney. In April 2022, OSHA created its National Emphasis Program that focuses on indoor and outdoor heat-related hazards. Across the nation in recent weeks, we have seen record heat. These alarming temperatures are not merely an annoyance. They can put thousands of workers at risk. The Occupational Safety and Health ...
What’s Hot in Florida Roofing?
By Evelyn Witterholt. In a recent live episode of Coffee Conversations, RooferCoffeeShop® learned about the latest trends in the Florida roofing market. RoofersCoffeeShop hosted a live episode of Coffee Conversations at the Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association (FRSA) 100th Annual Convention! There, Heidi J. Ellsworth spoke with industry ...
Always Request a Defense
By Adams and Reese. What contractors can learn from Moreno v. Sentinel Insurance Co. about providing insurance claims even if they think there may not be coverage. Moreno v. Sentinel Insurance Co. (5th Cir. 2022) is a timely reminder of how important it is for employers to request defense ...
FRSA 100th Annual Convention is Right Around the Corner
By Evelyn Witterholt, RCS Reporter. Join the RCS team for the 100th annual FRSA Convention in Daytona Beach! The RoofersCoffeeShop® and MetalCoffeeShop™ team will be at the Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Assocation (FRSA) 100th annual convention, will you? The convention is all set to take place July 19-22 at the ...
Trent Cotney - Industry Updates with Trent Cotney - PODCAST TRANSCRIPTION
Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Trent Cotney of Adams and Reese. You can read the interview below or listen to the podcast. Speaker 1: Welcome to Roofing Road Trips with Heidi. Explore the roofing industry through the eyes of a long term professional within ...
Ignoring OSHA Could Cost You More Than Just Money
By Evelyn Witterholt, RCS Reporter. Learn from roofing industry lawyer Trent Cotney about how detrimental an OSHA fine could be to your business. Roofing safety is a top priority for all companies in the industry. Part of maintaining a safe working environment is staying up to date with OSHA regulations. ...
How the Davis-Bacon Act Might Impact You
By Adams and Reese. What the proposed return of the 30 percent rule regarding prevailing wage means for your company. The costs of paying your crew are likely to be one of the biggest sources of spending in the construction industry. Adams and Reese knows that as a company ...
5 OSHA Initiatives That are Changing in 2022
By Trent Cotney, Adams and Reese. New regulations and enforcement strategies that will impact your business are coming, learn what is changing and how it will affect you. New presidencies mean new OSHA rulemaking standards. With the Biden administration, OSHA is rolling out a variety of new regulations ...
How to Instill a Culture of Safety Through Your Safety Manuals
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. Trent Cotney offers expert insight into updating safety manuals and what it telegraphs to your employees and OSHA inspector. Within the industry, May is a month that places an emphasis on roofing safety. Continue your dedication to safety and embrace the best practices for ...
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