Legal Issues

  • Synthetic Roof Underlayments Stand Out as Secondary Water Barriers

    The definition and types of secondary water barriers that meet the intent of a new Florida law have been the subject of major ongoing discussion.

  • Patent Infringement Case Is Won

    Colorado Springs, Colo.-based S-5! has prevailed in a patent-infringement case filed by Metal Roof Innovations Ltd. and Caught in Fish Enterprises LLC, owners of S-5! Technology and Trademarks, against Contek Inc. d/b/a Snow Management Systems. The case alleged infringement of U.S. Patent Nos. 5...

  • Learn About Tax-Law Changes and How They Benefit You

    As the deadline for filing tax returns fast approaches, and regardless of whether professional tax assistance is utilized, you should be aware of the many changes to our tax laws and which can be applied to the metal-construction industry.