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What to Consider When Hiring Counsel
In the course of doing business, any number of situations may arise – whether they be contract disputes, partner disagreements, or unscrupulous competitor activity – […]
RRS’ Featured Attorney of the Quarter: Albert Carrion
A partner at Richards Rodriguez & Skeith since early 2021 and a native of Austin, Albert Carrion is RRS’ inaugural Featured Attorney of the Quarter! […]
Are You Misclassifying Your Workers as Independent Contractors?
Many industries have cause to hire people to handle ‘on call’ work on an occasional or semi-regular basis. Whether the company is part of a […]
Should You Sell Your Business to a SPAC?
Over the last two years, there have been a significant increase in the use of special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs). SPACs, also sometimes known as […]
What is Rep & Warranty Insurance and How Does it Work?
Representation and Warranty insurance, often colloquially shortened to Rep & Warranty insurance, is a type of insurance policy purchased in connection with corporate transactions, which […]
Viacom Victory in Suit Underscores Importance of IP rights
Disclaimers be damned. A Texas pop-up bar has lost an intellectual property suit against Viacom – the owners of the SpongeBob SquarePants brand – for […]
How to Determine If a Delaware C-Corp is Right for Your Business
Prospective business owners have a variety of options when it comes to choosing how their business will function and operate. Whether your business is a […]
Livestreaming and IP Law: Reaction Meta Meets the DMCA
In the online world, the Digital Millenium Copyright Act (DMCA) is the prevailing intellectual property (IP) doctrine. It criminalizes the distribution of copyrighted works via […]
The Basics of Livestreaming and Intellectual Property Law
Live streaming is arguably the next big thing in at-home entertainment. Perhaps its growing popularity is a response to the isolation imposed by COVID restrictions, in which […]
What to Know About Buying Distressed Commercial Properties
Buying distressed commercial property can be hugely tempting for retailers looking for inexpensive property or investors aiming for high returns. Especially for first-time buyers looking […]
An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Texas Commercial Leases
From an idea to execution, starting a business is no small task. It requires forethought, industry insights, and a stomach for setbacks. And for many […]
An Actual Business Lesson from HBO’s “Succession”
The daringly dramatic and fiercely funny series from writer and creator Jesse Armstrong, Succession, was the small-talk topic of the fall. The series follows the […]
Why Boldness is the Future of Business in 2022
Success in the post-pandemic marketplace is the product of bold acts from bold entrepreneurs. Economic hardship triggers our flight-or-fight response – it’s how we as […]
5 Tips for Implementing Secure Digital Contracts
Digital contracts are a small way businesses can achieve ample growth. They function exactly like paper contracts but exist only as files and data exchanged […]
