Welcome to Episode 104 of Law and Mortar with Trent Cotney, Partner at Adams and Reese LLP, and John Kenney, CEO of Cotney Consulting Group. In this episode, Trent and John dive into emerging legal and operational issues in the construction industry—from AI and data privacy to workplace marijuana safety.

🔎 Topics Covered:
✅ The evolving role of AI in construction, estimating, and admin operations
✅ AI’s legal risks: data privacy, policy development, and liability
✅ Workplace safety and marijuana legalization—what contractors must know
✅ Upcoming Advanced Estimating Workshop in Lakeland, FL (October 21–22)

From safety protocols to forward-thinking tech adoption, this episode helps contractors stay informed and protected in a rapidly changing landscape.

Welcome to Episode 103 of Law and Mortar featuring Trent Cotney, Partner at Adams and Reese LLP, and John Kenney, CEO of Cotney Consulting Group. This episode covers urgent updates on tax reform, contractor insurance, and the increased risk of immigration audits and ICE raids.

🔎 Topics Covered:
✅ The “Big Beautiful Bill” and what it means for contractor taxes
✅ What’s changing with pass-through deductions, car loan interest, and overtime tax breaks
✅ The risks tied to the rollback of solar incentives for the roofing industry
✅ Why contractors must tighten their insurance and risk management strategies
✅ ICE raids and I-9 audits: how to prepare now

From navigating tax shifts to protecting your team and business, this episode is packed with critical updates and action items for roofing and construction professionals.

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 means
✅ ICE audits and raids: what contractors need to know and how to prepare
✅ Why e-verify isn’t enough and what compliance really looks like
✅ Legal, ethical, and strategic steps contractors can take now to protect their workforce
✅ What the industry needs in terms of real, workable immigration reform

This episode is a must-listen for construction professionals navigating a shifting legal and labor landscape.