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Virtually every aspect of construction has suffered as a result of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Employee absenteeism is climbing. The global supply chain is struggling. And employers are fighting to […]

At Cotney Attorneys & Consultants, we regularly advise contractors to watch out for the most common legal issues in the construction industry, issues like delays, labor and material shortages, payment

Over the past month, contractors have been looking through their contracts for what are known as force majeure contract clauses. These clauses excuse performance in the event of an “act

With the passing of local and state stay-at-home orders, construction services have been deemed essential across Florida, under one condition: construction crews abide by certain safety standards. Among these standards

With a stay-at-home order in effect across Florida, with the exception of essential businesses, all businesses in the Sunshine State are required to shift their operations to remote work. Even

Among its numerous relief efforts, the $2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act is designed to provide relief to small businesses that are struggling during this difficult

Although the stay-at-home order issued in the state of Florida generally sees construction as an essential service, local governments are allowed to adopt stricter requirements than those in the order.

Here at Cotney Attorneys & Consultants, we’ve been advising construction professionals to do everything they can to protect their businesses during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak. Among other recommendations, we’ve

As you well know, the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is having an incredible impact on construction, especially on small businesses within the industry. While larger construction companies are better equipped