Why Smart Leaders Should Listen to Ideas They Disagree With

2 months ago
Richards Rodriguez & Skeith

At Richards Rodriguez & Skeith, we are revisiting the Harvard Classics, the renowned 51-volume collection of literature, philosophy, history, and…

The Stoic Trick CEOs Use to Stay Calm When Everything Goes Wrong

3 months ago

At Richards Rodriguez & Skeith, we help business owners think beyond legal issues, toward long-term strategy.   This year, we’re exploring lessons from the Harvard Classics, a…

What the Paramount Deal Teaches About M&A Deal Structure

3 months ago

Summary   Paramount’s proposed $100+ billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery has shifted from a headline-grabbing transaction to a case study…

How Non-U.S. Companies Can Acquire a U.S. Business

5 months ago

For many international companies, acquiring a U.S. business is much more than simply entering a new market. Acquisition can provide immediate access…

SBA Expands Restrictions on Noncitizen Participation in Loan Programs

5 months ago

If any co-owner of your business is not a United States citizen, your next application for an SBA-backed loan or bonding assistance may be…

Why Amazon’s Class Action Lawsuit Is a Lesson for Intentional Language

6 months ago

A proposed class action lawsuit against Amazon puts a spotlight on a problem that many companies didn’t create but may soon inherit.   How…

Aligning Employee Motivation with Business Success

8 months ago

How do you keep employee motivation high in a way that meaningfully supports business performance? It's a challenge shared by…

Women-Owned Businesses are Thriving in the South

9 months ago

Austin is renowned for being a magnet for innovators, problem-solvers and risk-takers. Startups account for a larger share of businesses here than…

Apple’s AI Lawsuit Shows Why Copyright Protection Matters

10 months ago

When Apple announced its latest advances in artificial intelligence, the attention quickly shifted from innovation to litigation. In September 2025,…

Understanding the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA): What Employers Need to Know

10 months ago

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) is a relatively new federal law that went into effect on June 27, 2023.…