“Should I move my business to Texas?” If you’re asking yourself this question, then undoubtedly you have heard the hype about Texas. Many tech, manufacturing, […]
RRS Partner Dan Richards Named to American College of Trial Lawyers
My Building has Construction Defects – Now What?
A Study of the Austonian In Austin, the high-rise residential building called the Austonian was the tallest building in the city when it opened in […]
Four Tips For Purchasing a Technology Company
Here in the era of remote work, digital meccas, and increasingly complex technological advances, many non-tech business owners have turned towards investment in tech. It’s […]
Tips for Purchasing a Manufacturing Business
Manufacturing businesses are growing in popularity for those expanding their portfolio of business acquisitions. The demand for manufacturers continues to rise as many companies are […]
Business Law Breakdown: Enforcing Promissory Notes and Mortgages After Limitations Expire
The topic for today is the revival of a promissory note, and a lien, security interest, or mortgage associated with it after the expiration of […]
Business Law Breakdown: Payroll Protection Act Loan Forgiveness
Hi, I’m Jim Howicz, partner with Richards Rodriguez & Skeith. It’s July 2020, and if you’re a regular follower of our series I’m going to […]
Strategies For Leasing Commercial Real Estate Space During COVID-19
Whether you’re on the landlord or tenant side of a commercial lease agreement, these are stressful times. With the future of the pandemic still uncertain, […]
Business Law Breakdown: Materiality Issues in M&A Deals
Materiality in M&A deals is, these days, normally a heavily negotiated issue. There’s often a push and pull between sellers and purchasers. Sellers often try […]
Facing Foreclosure? Understand Your Options
We’re long past our 2020 business plans now. These are strange times for business owners and operators, and if you’re finding yourself in a situation […]
Business Law Breakdown: Cybersecurity Issues in M&A Deals
In this Business Law Breakdown, Richards Rodriguez & Skeith Partner David Rodriguez shares the major cybersecurity risks facing buyers during M&A transactions. Cybersecurity issues are […]
What to Avoid When Your Client is Going Through Bankruptcy
Between these trying economic times and the COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses are struggling to keep their bills paid during a time when they may not […]
Low-Interest Loans to Small and Mid-Sized Businesses
CARES Act – Low-Interest Loans to Small and Mid-Sized Businesses Title IV of the CARES Act provides $500 billion in emergency relief in order to […]
Unemployment Insurance Provisions
How does the CARES Act affect unemployment insurance benefits? The Texas Workforce Commission is still working on an agreement with the federal government for the […]
CARES Act Paycheck Protection Program
Big Picture The Paycheck Protection Program is intended to provide American small businesses with 8 weeks of cash-flow assistance through 100% federally guaranteed loans. There […]
CARES Act Eviction Moratorium
CARES Act, Texas, Travis County and City of Austin Temporary Relief from Evictions for Certain Residential Tenants What you need to know: The CARES Act […]
Business Law Breakdown: Helpful HIPAA Hints
My firm and I do a lot of work for a variety of healthcare organizations. These organizations include hospitals, physician groups, and individual physicians. Every […]
Emergency Legislation: Families First Coronavirus Response Act
What it is: Emergency FMLA and sick leave legislation designed to protect employees and employers affected by COVID-19. When it takes effect: by April 2, […]
Business Law Breakdown: Force Majeure and Other Defenses for Non-Performance
As you navigate through the current economic downturn and try to make adjustments to your business, the contractual terms of your agreements with suppliers, vendors, […]
How Will COVID-19 Impact My Business?
In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, employers are faced with figuring out how to protect their businesses while minimizing the harm to their employees. […]
Business Law Breakdown: Resolving Disputes – Accord and Satisfaction
In this business law breakdown, Richards Rodriguez & Skeith founding partner Dan Richards discusses resolving disputes, and in particular the legal contract of accord […]
Business Law Breakdown: Will Boilerplate Assignment Clauses Wreck the Sale of Your Business?
When business owners are negotiating contracts, they’re rightly concerned with things like how much they are going to get paid, how much they have to […]
When Do You Need A Business Dispute Attorney?
Business owners and operators can face a wide range of legal issues during the lifetime of their business. While many of these issues can be […]
Business Law Breakdown: The Role of Attorney Opinion Letters in M&A Transactions
Business owners are very used to working with their attorney, having their questions answered, and having their lawyer give opinions on legal issues. When a […]
Business Law Breakdown: Services and Deliverables Contracts
If you own a business, it’s highly likely that you’re going to hire someone to do something for you at some point. Maybe you’re […]
