Legal Corner
Hidden ball trick: Understanding the Aaron Judge case
By Andrew McBride and Carter Pope, Adams and Reese. Breaking down how Yankees’ Aaron Judge case involving deception carries lessons for contractors. The hidden ball trick is a baseball play in which the fielder fakes a throw to the pitcher, so that he can trick the runner into stepping off the base. ...
How President Trump’s proposed tariffs could affect the construction industry
By Trent Cotney, Adams and Reese. While the full impact of the tariffs remains to be seen, proactive measures can help mitigate risks and ensure continued operational resilience. If you have read the news lately, you know that President Trump plans to reintroduce tariffs on goods imported from key trading partners. These ...
The FCC’s new telemarketing consent rule: How to comply
By Trent Cotney, Adams and Reese. The new rule is scheduled to take effect on January 27, 2025. However, the Trump administration may attempt to reverse it at some point. Despite this uncertainty, businesses should prepare to follow its stipulations. On January 27, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will enact its ...
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 ...
Getting paid at the end of the day
By Emma Peterson. From contracts to invoices to filing liens, learn the basics of how to get compensation for your work. The legal side of the roofing industry can seem intimidating and overwhelming. But there are many resources out there to help you navigate the intricacies of construction law. Adams ...
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 ...
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