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.