The Best Business Dispute Is Often the One That Never Becomes a Lawsuit

2 months ago
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Business lawsuits rarely appear out of nowhere. More often, they are the final stage of a disagreement that has been…

Why Smart Leaders Should Listen to Ideas They Disagree With

5 months ago

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

5 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

6 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

8 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

8 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

9 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

10 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

12 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

1 year ago

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