Law & Mortar

Law & Mortar

Trent Cotney and John Kenney are dedicated to helping the construction industry with legal, business, and safety challenges. Questions? Please contact trent.cotney@arlaw.com or jkenney@cotneyconsulting.com.

Law & Mortar Episode 99

Welcome to Episode 99 of Law and Mortar with Trent Cotney, Partner at Adams and Reese LLP, and John Kenney, CEO of Cotney Consulting Group. This week, Trent and John break down the current political, economic, and labor uncertainties in the construction industry, including how tariffs, immigration, and automation are shaping contractor operations. 🔎 Topics Covered: ✅ Political changes and their effects on labor availability and subcontractor workflows ✅ How tariffs and immigration policies ar...

04-22
17:24

Law & Mortar Episode 98

Welcome to Episode 98 of Law and Mortar, featuring Trent Cotney, Partner at Adams and Reese LLP, and John Kenney, CEO of Cotney Consulting Group. In this episode, Trent and John discuss the construction sector's economic challenges and uncertainty. 🔎 Topics Covered: ✅ The potential recession and how contractors should prepare ✅ Budgeting strategies and maintaining a strong financial position ✅ The latest on ICE raids and audits—how immigration policies are impacting labor ✅ Automation in con...

03-07
12:58

Law & Mortar Episode 97

Welcome to Episode 97 of Law and Mortar, featuring Trent Cotney, Partner at Adams and Reese LLP, and John Kenney, CEO of Cotney Consulting Group. In this episode, Trent and John explore the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation in the construction and roofing industries. They discuss: ✅ How contractors are using AI for email management, proposal writing, and process optimization ✅ The future of robotics in construction and roofing ✅ AI’s potential for customer se...

02-14
13:28

Law & Mortar Episode 96

Welcome to Episode 96 of Law and Mortar, featuring Trent Cotney, Partner at Adams and Reese LLP, and John Kenney, CEO of Cotney Consulting Group. In this episode, Trent and John break down the latest policy shifts affecting the construction industry, including executive orders, immigration policies, and tariffs. They discuss the impact of these changes on labor costs, materials, and business strategy. Plus, they share insights on preparing for economic uncertainty and upcoming industry events...

02-04
16:59

Law & Mortar Episode 95

Law and Mortar- Episode 95: Roofing Legal Issues, Trump-Era Construction Impacts, and Year-End Financial Planning Join Trent Cotney, Partner at Adams and Reese LLP, and John Kenney, CEO of Cotney Consulting Group, for an insightful discussion on the roofing and construction industry's latest challenges and opportunities. This episode covers: · Roofing Legal Issues: Analyzing fraudulent practices and navigating settlement advice. ·  ...

12-12
14:07

Law & Mortar Episode 94

Dive into Episode 94 of 'Law and Mortar,' where hosts Trent Cotney and John Kenney dissect the latest current affairs, political climate, and more topics and effectiveness in the roofing and construction industry.

11-06
15:29

Law & Mortar Episode 93

Dive into Episode 93 of 'Law and Mortar,' where hosts Trent Cotney and John Kenney dissect the latest FTC rulings, discuss building trust through authentic testimonials, and explore effective risk mitigation in the roofing and construction industry. This episode covers: FTC Ruling and Legal Insights: Learn about the implications of new FTC rulings on roofing companies and the importance of genuine reviews.Building Trust: Discover how authentic testimonials and word-of-mouth are essential for ...

08-30
16:15

Law & Mortar Episode 92

Welcome to Episode 92 of "Law and Mortar" with Trent Cotney, Partner at Adams and Reese LLP, and John Kenney, CEO of Cotney Consulting Group. In this episode, we dive deep into the latest trends in the roofing industry, discussing crucial developments that every contractor needs to know. We talk about the impact of recent regulatory changes, best practices for risk management, and how to leverage technology to stay ahead in the game. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just gettin...

08-15
12:35

Law & Mortar Episode 91

Welcome to Episode 91 of "Law and Mortar" with Trent Cotney, Partner at Adams and Reese LLP, and John Kenney, CEO of Cotney Consulting Group. Today's episode explores the evolving roofing industry, focusing on Supreme Court Decisions and Qualified Immunity, a live disaster preparedness Estimation Workshop, and more. Stay tuned for all this and more on "Law and Mortar"!

07-14
13:07

Law & Mortar Episode 90

Welcome to Episode 90 of "Law and Mortar" with Trent Cotney, Partner at Adams and Reese LLP, and John Kenney, CEO of Cotney Consulting Group. In today's episode, we dive into the evolving roofing industry, focusing on automation, the role of manufacturing, and the future dominance of private equity-owned installing companies. John previews his upcoming estimating training course and the deep dive workshop in Lakeland, Florida, while Trent highlights their excitement for the upcoming FRSA Expo...

06-03
16:51

Law & Mortar Episode 89

Welcome to Episode 89 of our podcast! Get ready to dive into the construction world with our special hosts Trent Cotney, Partner at Adams and Reese LLP, and John Kenney, CEO of Cotney Consulting Group. Join us as we dive into the highlights of Roofing Day in DC, discussing the key takeaways and the impact on the industry. We will also share their expert insights on the current political climate and its effects on the market. Whether you're directly involved in roofing or interested in the bro...

04-17
14:36

Law & Mortar Episode 88

🎙️ Welcome to Episode 88 of our podcast! Get ready to dive into the world of construction with our special guests Trent Cotney, Partner at Adams and Reese LLP, and John Kenney, CEO of Cotney Consulting Group. Together, we'll explore the hottest topic in the industry: Subcontractors. Tune in as we unravel key insights and expert perspectives that are shaping the landscape of construction today. Let's get started! 🏗️

04-11
14:39

Law & Mortar Episode 87

In this episode, Trent Cotney of Adams and Reese LLP and John Kenney from Cotney Consulting Group discuss key takeaways from the International Roofing Expo (IRE) 2024. They delve into the latest trends, innovations, and strategic insights gained from the event, offering listeners a deep dive into what’s next in the roofing and construction industries. This conversation is essential for professionals looking to stay updated on industry advancements and predictions for the future. Tune in for a...

03-18
14:24

Law & Mortar Episode 86

New Episode 86 features Trent Cotney, Partner at Adams and Reese LLP, and John Kenney, CEO of Cotney Consulting Group, discussing The State of The Industry for 2024 and upcoming events in the roofing industry.

02-01
13:38

Law & Mortar Episode 85

Episode 85 features Trent Cotney, Partner at Adams and Reese LLP, and John Kenney, CEO of Cotney Consulting Group, discussing Fleet Management Best Practices and last-minute tips for 2023.

12-21
11:51

Law & Mortar Episode 84

Join us in a riveting conversation on Episode 84 of our podcast, where we delve into the transformative world of skilled labor training. This week, we feature two distinguished guests: Trent Cotney, a prominent Partner at Adams and Reese LLP, and John Kenney, the dynamic CEO of Cotney Consulting Group. Our in-depth discussion centers around the pivotal movement to lower the apprenticeship age to under eighteen, a crucial step that promises to revolutionize the industry by allowing students to...

11-22
13:16

Law & Mortar Episode 83

Episode 83 features Trent Cotney, Partner at Adams and Reese LLP, and John Kenney, CEO of Cotney Consulting Group, discussing what a contractor may overlook in preparing for a sale, the current M&A climate in our industry, AR collections, and more.

10-20
10:59

Law & Mortar Episode 82

Episode 82 features Trent Cotney, Partner at Adams and Reese LLP, and John Kenney, CEO of Cotney Consulting Group, discussing the immigration issues, what is happening at the Western States Roofing expo, and more in this week's podcast.

09-22
14:12

Law & Mortar Episode 81

Episode 81 features Trent Cotney, Partner at Adams and Reese LLP, and John Kenney, CEO of Cotney Consulting Group, discussing the construction outlook for the remainder of 2023 and an advanced look at what we can expect in 2024, safety incentive plans, and more in this week's podcast.

08-25
17:02

Law & Mortar Episode 80

Episode 80 features Trent Cotney, Partner at Adams and Reese LLP, and John Kenney, CEO of Cotney Consulting Group, discussing how to handle reputation management, field leadership study, and the future workforce, and more in this week's podcast.

07-11
13:06

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