The Second District Court of Appeals has recently declared that the arbitration provision contained within the warranty deed of a single-family home was binding on subsequent homeowners. In Hayslip v. […]
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, commonly referred to as “ICE,” is a law enforcement agency under the Department of Homeland Security and is responsible for the enforcement of immigration
ICE Raids – What Should an Employer Do if ICE Shows Up at Its Place of Business? Read Post »
In response to the potentially fatal hazards that cranes present to construction crews, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has implemented rules and regulations regarding crane operation. In part
Crane Accidents and OSHA’s Response Part 2 Read Post »
Cranes are essential for completing construction-related tasks that would otherwise be impossible. However, these massive machines pose a significant hazard to operators, construction workers, and the general population. In this
Crane Accidents and OSHA’s Response Part 1 Read Post »
On every successful construction project, there is a team of contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers that work together in a hierarchy. These relationships form a “supply chain” that exists on
Improving Efficiency with Supply Chain Management Read Post »
When bidding on federal construction projects, your company will most likely be dealing with one of two forms of bid procurement: an invitation to bid or a request for proposal.
The Differences Between Invitation to Bid and Request for Proposal Read Post »
We are picking up where we left off in part one with our discussion of North Carolina’s prequalification policy on public construction projects. Contractors in the Tar Heel State must
Prequalifying for North Carolina Construction Projects Part 2 Read Post »
Government entities in the State of North Carolina are allowed to prequalify bidders on public construction projects in order to ensure that only the most capable contractors are chosen to
Prequalifying for North Carolina Construction Projects Part 1 Read Post »
Whether you own a residential, commercial, or specialty trade construction business, a Cotney Construction Law Subscription Plan can help you reduce risk and effectively budget your legal expenses. In this
What’s the Difference Between a Subscription Plan and a Retainer Fee? Read Post »
Finding success as a contractor can be difficult when you have lackluster credit. While it’s not impossible to procure performance bonds for public jobs when you suffer from personal credit
Performance Bond Options for Contractors with Bad Credit Read Post »
