Bryan Gottlieb

1 week ago | roofingcontractor.com | Bryan Gottlieb

Federal authorities indicted two roofing company owners last week in Newark, N.J., for failing to file tax returns and pay tax on over $2 million in income from their roofing businesses. The indictment names Steve Mitchell, also known as “Sonny Mitchell,” of Edison, N.J., and Samuel Mitchell of Bohemia, N.Y., who were each charged with four counts of tax evasion, according to a May 1 news release by the .

2 weeks ago | roofingcontractor.com | Bryan Gottlieb

President Donald Trump intensified his immigration crackdown Monday by signing three executive orders targeting sanctuary cities, expanding law enforcement protections, and requiring English proficiency for commercial drivers.

2 weeks ago | roofingcontractor.com | Bryan Gottlieb

Louisiana lawmakers advanced a proposal last week that would bar roofing contractors from helping homeowners file or negotiate insurance claims. It's a move supporters say will curb fraud and lower premiums but that roofers warn could cripple their operations and leave consumers stranded. Known as House Bill 121, the measure passed the House Insurance Committee 13–0 on April 23 and now heads to the full House for a vote.

2 weeks ago | roofingcontractor.com | Bryan Gottlieb

QXO, Inc. finalized its $11 billion acquisition of Beacon Building Supply on Tuesday, immediately rebranding the combined business under the QXO name. The all-cash transaction, first announced in January and formalized in March, closed on April 29. According to QXO spokesman Joe Checkler, the name change takes effect immediately. CEO Brad Jacobs will ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday to mark the milestone.

3 weeks ago | roofingcontractor.com | Bryan Gottlieb

According to the latest data from the National Cryptocurrency Association (NCA), despite risks and the volatility associated with crypto, it is still becoming an increasingly mainstream asset within certain circles. The NCA's 2025 State of Crypto Holders Report finds that one in five Americans owns some form of cryptocurrency. However, the report's more interesting finding is who is crushing on the novel financial instrument.