Articles by Trent Cotney

Artificial intelligence is all the rage. Watch the news, skim your social media sites and that may be all you see. AI — and specifically ChatGPT — can create marketing plans, write our kids’ college essays and even compose music.

If you are an employer, you know there are strict laws about minimum wages and overtime. But what about the time your workers spend preparing for a job or being trained?

On Friday, March 24, Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 837, a companion to Senate Bill 236. This major legislative action will bring about tort reform in Florida.

It’s tax time, which means companies nationwide will be getting ready to file their tax returns. As you prepare to meet with your accountant, here are some details to keep in mind.

On Tuesday, Oct. 11, the Department of Labor issued new guidelines for categorizing independent contractors and employees per the Fair Labor Standards Act. The proposed rule is an overhaul of the existing guidelines and is similar to the rule adopted during the Obama administration.

If you own a company, you are juggling multiple responsibilities on any given day.

Hurricane Ian created billions of dollars of damages to homes, buildings and a variety of structures throughout Florida. As the construction industry mobilizes to assist with cleanup and restoration, it is important for out-of-state contractors to understand the complexity and enforcement of Florida’s construction licensing laws.

As we move into 2022, along with the uncertainty associated with COVID-19, contractors will face a variety of other issues.