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

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…

1 week ago

What the Paramount Deal Teaches About M&A Deal Structure

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

1 month ago

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

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

3 months ago

SBA Expands Restrictions on Noncitizen Participation in Loan Programs

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…

3 months ago

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

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

4 months ago

Aligning Employee Motivation with Business Success

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

5 months ago

Women-Owned Businesses are Thriving in the South

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

7 months ago

Apple’s AI Lawsuit Shows Why Copyright Protection Matters

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

8 months ago

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

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

8 months ago

Hiring Out-of-State Employees for Austin Businesses

As Austin continues to grow as a hub for innovation and business, many local businesses are expanding their teams by…

9 months ago