Trent Cotney

Trent Cotney is a partner and Construction Team Leader at the law firm of Adams & Reese, LLP. For more information, you can reach him at 866.303.5868 or trent.cotney@arlaw.com.

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How Should HVAC Contractors Handle an ICE Raid?

Trent Cotney

January 16, 2026

ICE enforcement creates legal, operational, and reputational risk for HVAC employers. Preparation and disciplined response can mean the difference between containment and escalation.

On Demand As AI workloads and high-density computing push traditional cooling methods to their limits, the data center industry is accelerating the adoption of next-generation HVAC technologies.

In this webinar we will detail what HVAC material buyers and technicians need to know when selecting duct mastics, including matching mastic to substrate, alternatives to liquid mastic, and where UL 181 Listings fit into real world installations.

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How Should HVAC Contractors Handle an ICE Raid?

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