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 […]
