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.
Episodes
Welcome to Episode 102 of Law and Mortar with Trent Cotney, Partner at Adams and Reese LLP, and John Kenney, CEO of Cotney Consulting Group. This episode focuses on one of today's most urgent threats facing the roofing and construction workforce: immigration enforcement and its immediate and long-term impact on labor availability.
🔎 Topics Covered:
✅ Why up to 40% of the roofing workforce is undocumented—and what that mean...
Welcome to Episode 101 of Law and Mortar with Trent Cotney, Partner at Adams and Reese LLP, and John Kenney, CEO of Cotney Consulting Group. This week’s episode delivers a candid discussion on the critical role immigration plays in the construction workforce, especially in roofing, and what contractors need to know to navigate evolving enforcement and compliance challenges.
🔎 Topics Covered:
✅ The reality: 38–40% of the roofing...
Welcome to Episode 100 of Law and Mortar, a special milestone edition featuring Trent Cotney, Partner at Adams and Reese LLP, and John Kenney, CEO of Cotney Consulting Group. In this commemorative episode, Trent and John reflect on the podcast's origins, evolution, and the industry challenges they've covered over the years.
🔎 Topics Covered:
✅ The podcast's journey from a pandemic project to 100+ episodes strong<...
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 availabilit...
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 IC...
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 roboti...
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 p...
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 settleme...
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.
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 Trus...
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 a...
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"!
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,...
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. Whethe...
🎙️ 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! 🏗️
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 indus...
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.
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.
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 p...
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.
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