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District Judge Sidney Stein ruled that a copyright lawsuit from The New York Times and several other media organizations against OpenAI and Microsoft can proceed - signaling a significant moment in the legal standing..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Intellectual Property Law", "Blog"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/lessons-from-rez-ball-copyright-dispute/ title: "The Ball Is in Your Court: Lessons from the Latest Netflix Copyright Dispute" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2025-03-24T16:38:17+00:00 summary: "Creative assets exchange countless hands between studios, writers, and producers in the film industry. The latest high-profile case involves Netflix, LeBron James, and screenwriter Rob Grabow, who claims that the recently released film Rez Ball is strikingly similar to the..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog", "Intellectual Property Law"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/new-texas-business-courts-overview/ title: "The New Texas Business Courts: What Business Owners Need to Know" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2025-03-17T22:11:28+00:00 summary: "Texas business owners should prepare for a significant shift in how high-value commercial disputes are handled. In 2023, the Texas Legislature authorized the creation of Texas Business Courts, a specialized court system designed to improve the resolution of complex business..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog", "Commercial Litigation", "Paul Skeith"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/not-like-us-legal-controversy/ title: "Drake vs. UMG: The Legal Battle Behind the Rap Feud" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2025-02-18T18:06:39+00:00 summary: "The 2025 Super Bowl halftime show was unforgettable - not just for the music, but for the legal drama it reignited. Kendrick Lamar's performance of Not Like Us , a diss track aimed at Drake, introduced millions of viewers to..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog", "Commercial Litigation"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/ftc-tougher-privacy-protections/ title: "Business Implications of the FTC's Tougher Privacy Protections" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2025-01-30T16:26:26+00:00 summary: "The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized significant updates to the Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA) , reinforcing protections for children's data and empowering parents with new tools to control their children's online privacy. These changes address how companies..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog", "Intellectual Property Law"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/common-legal-mistakes-businesses-make/ title: "Could You Make This Mistake with Your Small Business?" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2025-01-30T16:01:46+00:00 summary: "Running a business comes with countless responsibilities; even the most diligent owners can let important details fall through the cracks. Unfortunately, even a single oversight can result in costly litigation, especially when your business is just getting off the ground...." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog", "Business and Transactional Law", "Employment Law", "Intellectual Property Law", "Real Estate Law"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/about/meet-the-attorneys/taylor-gifford-mccarty/ title: "Taylor Gifford McCarty" category: "Page" type: page date: 2025-01-16T18:41:30+00:00 summary: "Partner Email: Phone: 512-391-8244 vCard Taylor McCarty represents clients throughout Texas in complex commercial litigation and business disputes. Her practice focuses on high-stakes litigation matters, including products and premises liability claims, contract disputes, and consumer protection cases. She brings a..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/defamation-lawsuits-for-business/ title: "Defamation Lawsuits & Concerns for Texas Companies" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2024-12-17T19:01:20+00:00 summary: "Defamation lawsuits are something that people are generally aware of, but they aren't well understood. Tune into this blog where Elizabeth Harris , business attorney and partner at Richards Rodriguez & Skeith breaks down how defamation lawsuits occur in Texas..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog", "Commercial Litigation"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/ai-generated-evidence/ title: "US Judicial Panel to Develop New Rules for AI-Generated Evidence in Courts" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2024-11-25T19:36:50+00:00 summary: "One of the latest developments impacting businesses is a federal panel's decision to draft rules for regulating AI-generated evidence. But what does that even mean, and should business owners be concerned about this? This decision aims to create a structured..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog", "Commercial Litigation"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/15th-court-of-appeals/ title: "Understanding Texas' Court System and the New 15th Court of Appeals" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2024-11-25T01:24:46+00:00 summary: "The Texas judicial system is distinct in both its structure and the broad range of cases it manages, from local criminal cases to large-scale business disputes. Recently, Senate Bill 1045 introduced a new court designed to handle specific appeals, including..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog", "Commercial Litigation"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/being-proactive-in-protecting-trademarks/ title: "Not Very Demure, Not Very Mindful: Why You Should Be Proactive in Trademarking" category: "Business and Transactional Law" type: post date: 2024-10-09T20:34:15+00:00 summary: "TikTok creator Jools Lebron, who popularized the \"very demure\" catchphrase, found herself facing a legal battle after someone else filed for the trademark before she could. This scenario highlights the critical importance of securing your IP early, especially if you're..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Business and Transactional Law", "Blog"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/understanding-third-party-subpoenas-in-litigation/ title: "Understanding Third-Party Subpoenas in Business Litigation" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2024-10-09T19:07:03+00:00 summary: "In business litigation, it's not uncommon for companies or individuals to be drawn into a dispute they aren't directly involved in. This often happens when one party needs documents or information that are in the hands of someone who isn't..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog", "Commercial Litigation"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/sec-settlements-for-whistleblower-protections/ title: "How Recent SEC Settlements Affirm the Importance of Robust Whistleblower Protections for Your Business" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2024-09-23T16:26:50+00:00 summary: "In the wake of recent U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charges against companies like TransUnion and Acadia Healthcare for violating whistleblower protections , it's clear that regulatory bodies are stepping up their enforcement of compliance and transparency. These..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog", "Corporate and Securities Law"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/tax-deductibility-for-donations/ title: "Ensuring Tax Deductibility for Donations: What Nonprofits and Donors Need to Know" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2024-09-23T16:07:57+00:00 summary: "Has your business considered making a charitable donation or grant for a nonprofit? Let's take time to discuss an important topic for both charitable organizations and donors: the required acknowledgments that a 501(c)(3) organization must provide to ensure that donors..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog", "Business and Transactional Law", "Uncategorized"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/ftc-ban-on-fake-reviews/ title: "FTC's New Ban on Fake Reviews: What Small Businesses Need to Know" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2024-08-17T03:40:21+00:00 summary: "The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently announced a groundbreaking final rule aimed at curbing fake reviews and testimonials in the marketplace. This move represents a significant step towards battling deceptive advertising, and small businesses must pay close attention to these..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog", "Business and Transactional Law", "Corporate and Securities Law"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/navigating-payment-terms-in-business-sales/ title: "Navigating Payment Terms in Business Sales" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2024-08-17T03:09:59+00:00 summary: "When buying or selling a business, the purchase price is often the main focus of negotiations. However, the payment terms are equally crucial and can significantly impact both parties involved. Here's an overview of the key considerations and strategies for..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog", "Business and Transactional Law"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/succession-planning-issues/ title: "Succession Planning Issues for Businesses" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2024-07-09T16:24:40+00:00 summary: "Succession planning is crucial for the longevity and stability of any closely held business. At the heart of an effective succession plan is open and honest communication among the business owners. Once the owners align their personal and business goals,..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog", "Business and Transactional Law"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/evolution-of-tiktoks-privacy-challenges/ title: "From Startup to Legal Giant: The Evolution of TikTok's Privacy Challenges" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2024-07-09T16:16:39+00:00 summary: "TikTok's meteoric rise from a startup to a global social media giant has been nothing short of spectacular. However, along this journey, the platform has faced significant legal challenges, particularly concerning data privacy within the United States. By tracing TikTok's..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog", "Business and Transactional Law", "Commercial Litigation", "Corporate and Securities Law"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/change-to-texas-sexual-harassment-law/ title: "Understanding the 2021 Changes to Texas Sexual Harassment Law" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2024-06-06T22:21:31+00:00 summary: "In 2021, significant amendments reshaped the landscape of sexual harassment law in Texas. These changes, affecting the time frame for filing discrimination charges, the definition of employer, and individual liability for supervisors and managers, have profound implications for both employers..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog", "Employment Law"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/super-hero-trademark-dispute-with-marvel-and-dc-comics/ title: "Unmasking the Legal Battle Over the \"Super Hero\" Trademark" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2024-05-30T16:28:12+00:00 summary: "In a bold move that highlights the complex interplay of creativity, commerce, and law, a London-based comic book artist has recently petitioned the U. S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to cancel several trademarks on the term \"Super Hero\" in..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog", "Intellectual Property Law"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/doj-whistleblower-program-for-small-business/ title: "New DOJ Whistleblower Program: What Your Business Needs to Know" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2024-05-30T16:22:09+00:00 summary: "On March 7, 2024, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco announced a new DOJ pilot program designed to offer financial rewards to individual whistleblowers who report certain criminal conduct to the DOJ. This pilot program aims to cover the full range..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog", "Corporate and Securities Law"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/contract-breaches-for-small-businesses/ title: "Contract Breaches: Strategies for Small Business Owners" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2024-05-16T18:55:40+00:00 summary: "Contracts are fundamental to any business operation, and unfortunately, the risk of a breach is always present. As a small business owner, understanding how to effectively resolve a contract breach is crucial. Breach of Contract Doesn't Immediately Mean Litigation A..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog", "Business and Transactional Law"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/texas-privacy-laws-overview-for-small-business/ title: "Texas Privacy Laws: What Small Businesses Need to Know" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2024-04-29T22:18:46+00:00 summary: "In June 2023, Texas took a significant step forward in protecting consumer data by passing the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act , set to take effect on July 1, 2024. As one of the most populous states, this act..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog", "Business and Transactional Law", "Corporate and Securities Law"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/should-you-review-your-company-ip/ title: "Reviewing Your Company Intellectual Property Before a Business Exit Event" category: "Business and Transactional Law" type: post date: 2024-04-29T22:01:18+00:00 summary: "When a business is approaching an exit event, such as a merger, acquisition, or change in ownership, ensuring that its intellectual property (IP) is in order is crucial. This preparation can significantly influence the motivations and decisions of potential buyers..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Business and Transactional Law", "Blog"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/about-corporate-transparency-act-for-small-business/ title: "Navigating the Corporate Transparency Act: What Austin Businesses Need to Know" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2024-04-29T21:45:04+00:00 summary: "The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) , enacted in 2021, is a game-changing piece of legislation aimed at combating money laundering, tax fraud, and other illicit activities by improving transparency around business ownership. This law requires businesses to report their beneficial..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog", "Business and Transactional Law"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/how-to-prepare-for-disputes-for-family-owned-businesses/ title: "How to Prepare for Disputes for Family-Owned Businesses" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2024-03-28T17:09:13+00:00 summary: "The landscape of American entrepreneurship is experiencing a seismic shift. According to Forbes , the monthly average of 440,000 new business applications over the past three years is 46% higher than the average of 2017 through 2020 combined. This growth..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog", "Business and Transactional Law"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/new-member-into-llc/ title: "Successfully Integrating a New Member into Your LLC" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2024-03-12T15:41:18+00:00 summary: "Expanding your LLC by adding a new member is a significant milestone in the journey of your business. It's a decision that can bring about substantial growth and new opportunities. However, it's crucial to approach this process with diligence and..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog", "Business and Transactional Law", "Real Estate Law"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/is-rwi-the-future/ title: "Is RWI the Future of Mergers and Acquisitions?" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2024-02-27T17:12:24+00:00 summary: "As 2024 dawns, the landscape of acquisition and divestiture deals is poised for a significant shift, with Representations and Warranties Insurance (RWI) set to play a more pivotal role than ever before. This evolution marks a crucial turning point in..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog", "Business and Transactional Law", "Corporate and Securities Law"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/about/meet-the-attorneys/jennifer-richards/ title: "Jennifer Richards" category: "Page" type: page date: 2024-02-19T22:15:31+00:00 summary: "Of Counsel Email: Phone: 512-391-8225 vCard Jennifer Richards is an experienced litigator who has successfully represented clients in trial, administrative proceedings, mediation, and negotiation in cases involving infrastructure development, oil and gas, consumer and contract disputes, civil rights, and environmental..." author: "Amanda McElvain" language: en-US license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/should-i-sell-my-business/ title: "When Should I Consider Selling My Business?" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2024-02-07T19:35:12+00:00 summary: "According to PBS Brokers , while Wall Street weathered its ups and downs throughout 2023, small and mid-sized businesses recorded a good year for financial performance, business values and business sale transactions. Speakers at a local economic conference seem to..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog", "Business and Transactional Law"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/do-you-need-a-letter-of-intent/ title: "Understanding the Essentials of a Letter of Intent with Kathryn Turpin" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2024-02-01T23:11:08+00:00 summary: "Navigating business transactions like buying or selling a business, or initiating a new partnership, often begins with an essential step: drafting a Letter of Intent (LOI). In this blog, Kathryn Turpin, a seasoned corporate and transactional attorney walks you through..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog", "Business and Transactional Law"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/business-litigation-emergency/ title: "When Is Business Litigation an Emergency?" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2024-01-29T20:31:11+00:00 summary: "As people go about their daily lives, they are constantly interacting with others, whether they be coworkers, employees, friends, neighbors, or hired helpers - you name it. And within these interactions comes the possibility, however slight, of harm that may..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog", "Business and Transactional Law", "Commercial Litigation"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/uk-court-ruling-smacks-down-claims-of-ai-as-inventor/ title: "UK Court Ruling Smacks Down Claims of 'AI as Inventor'" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2024-01-02T15:32:02+00:00 summary: "In a landmark decision, the UK Supreme Court has ruled that artificial intelligence (AI) cannot be named as an inventor of patents. This groundbreaking judgment, handed down on December 20, 2023, lends further fuel to the fire when it comes..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog", "Intellectual Property Law"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/why-isnt-the-case-finished-when-the-trial-is-over/ title: "Why Isn't the Case Finished When the Trial is Over?" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2023-12-15T17:13:57+00:00 summary: "The American jury trial process can be, to put it simply, an arduous one. Sometimes it feels like there are so many steps in the process that you will never be through dealing with it, even if you achieve the..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog", "Commercial Litigation"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/creating-llcs-and-protective-clauses-for-investment-properties/ title: "Creating LLCs and Protective Clauses for Investment Properties" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2023-12-15T15:26:49+00:00 summary: "The primary purpose of a limited liability company is to protect individuals from personal liability. Any property that could potentially expose you as the owner to a lawsuit or other liability over the course of your ownership, especially investment or..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog", "Real Estate Law"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/dealing-with-unemployment-fraud-as-a-business-owner/ title: "Dealing With Unemployment Fraud as a Business Owner" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2023-11-30T15:09:52+00:00 summary: "If you have employees, the chances are very high that you've dealt with unemployment claims. And you probably know that in Texas, if unemployment claims are paid out, those claims can be charged back to the employer's account, resulting in..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog", "Employment Law"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/the-end-of-the-sag-aftra-strike-a-new-chapter-for-actors-in-the-age-of-ai/ title: "The End of the SAG-AFTRA Strike: A New Chapter for Actors in the Age of AI" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2023-11-20T15:58:57+00:00 summary: "In a move that has reverberated throughout Hollywood and beyond, the recent resolution of the SAG-AFTRA strike has ushered in what may very well be a new era for actors, complete with groundbreaking provisions addressing the increasing presence of artificial..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog", "Employment Law", "Intellectual Property Law"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/software-assets-in-mergers-acquisitions/ title: "Software Assets in Mergers & Acquisitions" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2023-10-25T14:25:57+00:00 summary: "Acquiring a particular software program or SaaS product is often the driving force behind a merger or asset purchase agreement. Perhaps the seller has developed new cutting-edge software, and the buyer, instead of sinking money and time into developing their..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog", "Business and Transactional Law", "Intellectual Property Law"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/letters-of-intent-what-should-you-include/ title: "Letters of Intent: What Should You Include?" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2023-10-24T21:09:25+00:00 summary: "Contracts are omnipresent in today's global business world. Buying? Selling? Leasing? Merging? Acquiring? Loaning? Then you need a contract to protect yourself and your interests. But before both parties reach the contract negotiation stage, there is another, optional step that..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog", "Business and Transactional Law", "Real Estate Law"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/dojs-new-incentives-shaping-the-future-of-mergers-and-acquisitions/ title: "DOJ's New Incentives: Shaping the Future of Mergers and Acquisitions" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2023-10-24T14:27:52+00:00 summary: "In a significant move that is poised to draw increased attention to the landscape of mergers and acquisitions, the Department of Justice (DoJ) recently announced that companies may now be offered incentives for uncovering and voluntarily disclosing malfeasance during M&A..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog", "Business and Transactional Law"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/about/meet-the-attorneys/rachel-rutter/ title: "Rachel Rutter" category: "Page" type: page date: 2023-10-23T03:26:44+00:00 summary: "Partner Email: Phone: 512-391-8228 vCard Rachel Rutter represents clients in employment and business litigation matters. She excels in offering guidance to clients on a variety of employment-related matters, including addressing day-to-day employment inquiries and resolving issues or disputes before litigation..." author: "Amanda McElvain" language: en-US license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/the-mgm-cyberattack-a-cautionary-tale-on-business-systems-security-and-safety/ title: "The MGM Cyberattack: A Cautionary Tale on Business Systems Security and Safety" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2023-09-25T14:27:22+00:00 summary: "In the fast-paced digital landscape of the 21st century, cybersecurity has become a paramount concern for businesses of all sizes and industries. The recent cyberattack on MGM Resorts International serves as a stark reminder of the critical importance of robust..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog", "Business and Transactional Law"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/premises-liability-for-business-owners/ title: "Premises Liability for Business Owners" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2023-09-18T22:15:07+00:00 summary: "For years, you dreamed about opening up a little shop on Main Street of your very own. And after hard work, planning, and some saved capital, you were able to make your dream a reality. Unfortunately, the reality of running..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog", "Business and Transactional Law", "Real Estate Law"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/the-rcla-and-legal-considerations-with-residential-subcontractors/ title: "The RCLA and Legal Considerations with Residential Subcontractors" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2023-09-18T21:52:45+00:00 summary: "With house prices at a record high and little evidence that they will fall anytime soon, many homeowners in Austin and Central Texas have taken the route of home remodeling or new home construction over buying a new house on..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog", "Real Estate Law"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/expressions-that-bind-the-increasing-legal-challenge-over-emojis/ title: "Expressions that Bind: The Increasing Legal Challenge Over Emojis" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2023-09-08T13:56:35+00:00 summary: "In today's digital age, as workdays have bled into personal time and the average American seemingly busier than ever, some communication circles have evolved from traditional \"conversational\" text to include a vast array of symbols, icons, and expressive faces, better..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/sandbagging-in-ma-transactions/ title: "Sandbagging in M&A Transactions" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2023-08-23T14:54:09+00:00 summary: "Mergers and acquisitions are delicate processes that require careful planning and mutual courtesy between both sides. Many of these transactions are between parties with an unbalanced relationship - sometimes a company agrees to be acquired as a last resort, or..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog", "Business and Transactional Law"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/complying-with-the-texas-identity-theft-enforcement-and-protection-act/ title: "Complying with the Texas Identity Theft Enforcement and Protection Act" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2023-08-01T16:41:06+00:00 summary: "In today's interconnected world where you can purchase products and services, interact with businesses, and authorize sensitive banking transactions from the comfort of your own home, it is very easy for people to leave an online footprint wherever they go...." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog", "Business and Transactional Law"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/hollywoods-a-i-dilemma-and-the-future-of-movies/ title: "Hollywood's A.I. Dilemma and the Future of Movies" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2023-08-01T16:21:47+00:00 summary: "Artificial intelligence has emerged as a transformative force across various industries in recent years, and one industry in which it has made significant inroads lately is the world of motion pictures. With A. I. technology advancing rapidly, the possibilities for..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog", "Intellectual Property Law"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/tips-for-negotiating-business-contracts/ title: "Tips for Negotiating Business Contracts" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2023-08-01T16:07:25+00:00 summary: "Negotiating contracts can be a daunting task for business owners, but it doesn't have to be. Yes, most contracts are page upon page of specific and complex legalese, definitions, conditions, and so on. But before navigating through this difficult terrain,..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog", "Business and Transactional Law"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/participating-preferred-returns-and-what-they-mean-for-investors-and-start-ups/ title: "Participating Preferred Returns and What They Mean for Investors and Start-Ups" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2023-07-17T15:44:51+00:00 summary: "Entrepreneurs routinely find that starting their own business is a major challenge in many ways. At the top of that list of challenges is securing enough capital to get the business off the ground. It feels like if you just..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog", "Business and Transactional Law"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/u-s-commercial-real-estate-facing-potentially-catastrophic-collapse-as-values-plummet-in-covids-wake/ title: "U.S. Commercial Real Estate Facing Potentially Catastrophic Collapse as Values Plummet in COVID's Wake" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2023-07-10T14:27:56+00:00 summary: "The unforeseen reach of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic has slowly shifted from a health and survival standpoint to a financially calamitous one. The aftereffects of pandemic-caused shifts in societal and workplace day-to-day living have placed enormous pressure on a commercial..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog", "Real Estate Law"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/ma-transaction-disputes-and-how-to-handle-them/ title: "M&A Transaction Disputes and How to Handle Them" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2023-07-10T14:04:11+00:00 summary: "There are few events in the life of a business more replete with feelings of upheaval and uncertainty than a merger or acquisition. If you're part of the company that is acquiring another in an M&A transaction, then you must..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog", "Business and Transactional Law"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/arbitration-clause/ title: "Arbitration Clauses and When You Might Need Them" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2023-06-26T18:28:20+00:00 summary: "Whenever you enter into an agreement with another party, you can never be too careful. A business relationship that is fruitful and friendly now could potentially and unpredictably deteriorate into a bitter and litigious one, despite your best intentions. And..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog", "Business and Transactional Law"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/pre-money-vs-post-money-valuation-what-does-this-mean-for-business-owners-and-investors/ title: "Pre-Money vs. Post-Money Valuations: What Does This Mean for Business Owners and Investors?" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2023-06-01T18:28:37+00:00 summary: "For business owners looking for investors to shore up their business capital and bottom line, careful negotiations are always required to ensure that both parties understand the valuation of said business, both before and after the investor makes their investment...." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog", "Business and Transactional Law"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/thats-nacho-brand-taco-bell-taco-johns-fight-heats-up-over-taco-tuesday-trademark/ title: "That's Nacho Brand! Taco Bell & Taco John's Fight Heats Up over 'Taco Tuesday' Trademark" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2023-06-01T18:16:34+00:00 summary: "A popular slogan that makes waves in the zeitgeist is sometimes all it takes for a business' popularity to skyrocket into the stratosphere. For over 30 years, the little taco joint that could, Midwest-based Taco John's, has been the rightsholder..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog", "Intellectual Property Law"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/business-law-breakdowns-hiring-counsel-to-form-a-non-profit/ title: "Business Law Breakdowns: Hiring Counsel to Form a Non-Profit" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2023-04-27T19:30:21+00:00 summary: "Creating a non-profit organization is an idea born of a desire to do good for a cross-section of one's community. This step is almost always taken with a philanthropic and giving spirit and one might assume that business laws would..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog", "Business and Transactional Law"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/famous-pop-star-taylor-swift-avoided-ftx-entanglement-by-asking-one-question/ title: "Famous Pop Star Taylor Swift Avoided FTX Entanglement by Asking One Question" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2023-04-27T15:24:47+00:00 summary: "The shockwaves from the catastrophic collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTX are still reverberating across the world. Founder Sam Bankman-Fried is currently facing over 100 years in prison on several charges, including money laundering, fraud, and bribery, and billions of dollars..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog", "Corporate and Securities Law"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/rrs-partner-dan-richards-named-to-american-college-of-trial-lawyers/ title: "RRS Partner Dan Richards Named to American College of Trial Lawyers" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2023-04-17T15:01:18+00:00 summary: "Dan Richards has become a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, one of the premier legal associations in North America. The induction ceremony at which Richards became a Fellow took place recently before an audience of approximately 525..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/business-law-breakdowns-read-the-contract/ title: "Business Law Breakdowns: Read the Contract" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2023-03-30T16:42:06+00:00 summary: "Every one of us yields to temptation now and then. No, not fatty food or that extra beer. We're talking about the temptation to skim through a contract without carefully reading it. Yes, it may seem like everything you purchase..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog", "Business and Transactional Law"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/chatgpts-meteoric-rise-spurs-potential-ethical-and-legal-dilemmas/ title: "ChatGPT's Meteoric Rise Spurs Potential Ethical and Legal Dilemmas" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2023-03-24T19:14:24+00:00 summary: "Since the early days of business, owners and operators have searched for ways to cut costs and increase profits in their industry via every possible avenue. Whether through a new product, a new invention, or new technology, business has always..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog", "Business and Transactional Law", "Employment Law"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/blog/ title: "Blog" category: "Page" type: page date: 2023-03-24T18:49:50+00:00 summary: "Blog | Paul Skeith Why Smart Leaders Should Listen to Ideas They Disagree With Posted on June 16, 2026 At Richards Rodriguez & Skeith, we are revisiting the Harvard Classics, the renowned 51-volume collection of literature, philosophy, history, and foundational..." author: "Amanda McElvain" language: en-US license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/blog/category-corporate-and-securities-law/ title: "Category: Corporate and Securities Law" category: "Page" type: page date: 2023-03-24T18:24:24+00:00 summary: "Blog | Business and Transactional Law | Corporate and Securities Law SBA Expands Restrictions on Noncitizen Participation in Loan Programs Posted on March 23, 2026 If any co-owner of your business is not a United States citizen, your next application..." author: "Amanda McElvain" language: en-US license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/blog/category-real-estate-law/ title: "Category: Real Estate Law" category: "Page" type: page date: 2023-03-24T18:23:23+00:00 summary: "Blog | Real Estate Law Office Vacancy Remains High in Austin, But Signs of Recovery Emerge Posted on August 21, 2025 Is now the best time to reconsider your office layout or seek expansion in the Austin Metro market? As..." author: "Amanda McElvain" language: en-US license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/blog/category-employment-law/ title: "Category: Employment Law" category: "Page" type: page date: 2023-03-24T18:20:09+00:00 summary: "Blog | Employment Law Understanding the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA): What Employers Need to Know Posted on October 8, 2025 The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) is a relatively new federal law that went into effect on June 27,..." author: "Amanda McElvain" language: en-US license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/blog/category-business-and-transactional-law/ title: "Category: Business and Transactional Law" category: "Page" type: page date: 2023-03-24T18:17:49+00:00 summary: "Blog | Business and Transactional Law What the Paramount Deal Teaches About M&A Deal Structure Posted on May 1, 2026 Summary Paramount's proposed $100+ billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery has shifted from a headline-grabbing transaction to a case study..." author: "Amanda McElvain" language: en-US license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/about/meet-the-attorneys/elizabeth-harris/ title: "Elizabeth Harris" category: "Page" type: page date: 2023-02-28T16:35:57+00:00 summary: "Partner Email: Phone: 512-391-8240 vCard Elizabeth Harris is an experienced trial attorney who has handled everything from complex high stakes litigation to landlord/tenant disputes in JP court. She also advises clients on employment matters. Prior to joining RRS, Elizabeth worked..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/how-can-you-enforce-promissory-notes-and-mortgages-after-their-limitations-expire/ title: "How Can You Enforce Promissory Notes and Mortgages After Their Limitations Expire?" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2023-02-23T17:15:38+00:00 summary: "Statutes of limitations can stop many legal challenges dead in their tracks. Whether through misplaced documentation, an overflowing backlog, or a host of other reasons, lenders can sometimes be left holding the bag when it comes to unpaid loans or..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog", "Business and Transactional Law", "Real Estate Law"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/proposed-dungeons-dragons-ip-restrictions-banished-to-the-nether-realm-in-face-of-player-backlash/ title: "Proposed Dungeons & Dragons IP Restrictions Banished to the Nether-Realm in Face of Player Backlash" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2023-02-23T16:49:36+00:00 summary: "The publisher of enormously popular tabletop role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons is retreating from its plan to tighten the company's intellectual property licensing rules after droves of its players and fans vowed to boycott all D&D products if the new..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog", "Business and Transactional Law"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/gen-z-employees-pushing-back-on-remote-work-option/ title: "Gen Z Employees Pushing Back on Remote Work Option" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2023-01-30T22:23:59+00:00 summary: "The number of ways that the COVID-19 pandemic has affected how companies do business has been a hot topic in the business world since 2020. We've even covered it before on our blog . Businesses have scrambled to figure out..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog", "Employment Law"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/the-top-5-issues-you-may-encounter-when-selling-your-business/ title: "The Top 5 Issues You May Encounter When Selling Your Business" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2023-01-23T16:06:08+00:00 summary: "There often comes a time during the lifespan of a business where the owner has decided to pass it off to another. Maybe the stress of running a business is too great, maybe they've accomplished everything they hoped to accomplish..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog", "Business and Transactional Law"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/helpful-hipaa-hints/ title: "Helpful HIPAA Hints" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2022-12-28T15:24:41+00:00 summary: "A crucial aspect of successfully managing a business is by staying within the boundaries of employment law. One key component of this compliance is closely following the titles and regulations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, or HIPAA...." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog", "Employment Law"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/texas-agency-may-have-spurred-downfall-of-crypto-exchange-ftx/ title: "Texas Agency May Have Spurred Downfall of Crypto Exchange FTX" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2022-12-01T15:17:32+00:00 summary: "The cryptocurrency market, along with its related intellectual property, has seen harsh growing pains in 2022. In May, the crypto coin Luna crashed into irrelevance when its blockchain known as Terra - which was ostensibly tied to the US dollar..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog", "Corporate and Securities Law"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/what-should-you-do-if-you-get-a-trademark-cease-and-desist-letter/ title: "What Should You do if you Get a Trademark Cease-and-Desist Letter?" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2022-11-03T14:10:36+00:00 summary: "It's a Friday afternoon and you've finished your workday. As you begin to close your laptop, you see one last email pop up with the headline: 'Cease-and-Desist Letter. ' You open the attachment to the email and it's a demand..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog", "Business and Transactional Law"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/six-rrs-partners-recognized-as-2022-texas-super-lawyers-honorees/ title: "Six RRS Partners Recognized as 2022 Texas Super Lawyers Honorees" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2022-10-31T18:38:07+00:00 summary: "The Texas Super Lawyers selections for 2022 have been announced and Richards Rodriguez & Skeith is very pleased to announce that five of our partners have been chosen as 2022 Texas Super Lawyers award recipients. Super Lawyers is a rating..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/the-luka-doncic-case-may-be-a-slam-dunk-of-intellectual-property-implications/ title: "The Luka Doncic Case May be a Slam Dunk of Intellectual Property Implications" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2022-09-23T22:19:59+00:00 summary: "A peculiar dispute involving NBA superstar Luka Doncic, his mother, and his logo have legal experts scratching their heads over what appears to be a glaring legal loophole in trademark rights. How it is ultimately resolved may affect not only..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/starting-with-a-business-partner/ title: "Starting With a Business Partner" category: "Business and Transactional Law" type: post date: 2022-09-23T18:51:41+00:00 summary: "The decision to start a business is exciting. You have a great new strategy, idea, or product, and you're dreaming of ways to make it a reality. At this stage, many entrepreneurs make the mistake of only focusing on their..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Business and Transactional Law", "Blog"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/what-to-consider-when-hiring-counsel/ title: "What to Consider When Hiring Counsel" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2022-09-02T20:42:37+00:00 summary: "In the course of doing business, any number of situations may arise - whether they be contract disputes, partner disagreements, or unscrupulous competitor activity - that may prompt you to contemplate beginning a dialogue with an attorney. So how do..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/rrs-featured-attorney-of-the-quarter-albert-carrion/ title: "RRS' Featured Attorney of the Quarter: Albert Carrion" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2022-08-25T14:02:42+00:00 summary: "A partner at Richards Rodriguez & Skeith since early 2021 and a native of Austin, Albert Carrion is RRS' inaugural Featured Attorney of the Quarter! Albert has quickly become an integral part of the RRS team through his interdisciplinary skills..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/are-you-misclassifying-your-workers-as-independent-contractors/ title: "Are You Misclassifying Your Workers as Independent Contractors?" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2022-08-24T20:41:53+00:00 summary: "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 seasonal industry or a particular person's special talents are only needed now and then, a..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog", "Business and Transactional Law", "Employment Law"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/should-you-sell-your-business-to-a-spac/ title: "Should You Sell Your Business to a SPAC?" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2022-08-01T20:45:47+00:00 summary: "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 'blank check' companies, are a way for private investors to take a company public without..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog", "Business and Transactional Law", "Corporate and Securities Law"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/what-is-rep-warranty-insurance-and-how-does-it-work/ title: "What is Rep & Warranty Insurance and How Does it Work?" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2022-07-25T20:25:04+00:00 summary: "Representation and Warranty insurance, often colloquially shortened to Rep & Warranty insurance, is a type of insurance policy purchased in connection with corporate transactions, which covers the indemnification for certain breaches of the representations and warranties in the transaction agreements...." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog", "Business and Transactional Law"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/viacom-victory-in-suit-underscores-importance-of-ip-rights/ title: "Viacom Victory in Suit Underscores Importance of IP rights" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2022-07-19T16:25:59+00:00 summary: "Disclaimers be damned. A Texas pop-up bar has lost an intellectual property suit against Viacom - the owners of the SpongeBob SquarePants brand - for copyright infringement, despite numerous posted warnings throughout the temporary establishment that the bar was in..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/is-a-delaware-c-corp-right-for-your-business/ title: "How to Determine If a Delaware C-Corp is Right for Your Business" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2022-06-30T18:45:51+00:00 summary: "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 sole proprietorship, general partnership, or corporation, several factors can come into play, including taxation, investing,..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog", "Corporate and Securities Law"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/rrs-video-archive/real-estate-law/ title: "Real Estate Law" category: "Page" type: page date: 2022-06-07T19:31:51+00:00 summary: "Things to Consider When Adding a New Member to Your LLC | Richards Rodriguez & Skeith March 12, 2024 Watch Things to Consider When Adding a New Member to Your LLC | Richards Rodriguez & Skeith Categories Business and Transactional..." author: "Amanda McElvain" language: en-US license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/rrs-video-archive/employment-law/ title: "Employment Law" category: "Page" type: page date: 2022-06-07T19:31:11+00:00 summary: "Hiring an Employee Outside of Texas March 17, 2026 Watch Hiring an Employee Outside of Texas Categories Business and Transactional Law , Employment Law , Jim Howicz Pregnant Workers Fairness Act March 17, 2026 Watch Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Categories..." author: "Amanda McElvain" language: en-US license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/rrs-video-archive/corporate-and-securities-law/ title: "Corporate and Securities Law" category: "Page" type: page date: 2022-06-07T19:29:59+00:00 summary: "Borrowing Money for Your Business in Texas March 17, 2026 Watch Borrowing Money for Your Business in Texas Categories Corporate and Securities Law , Jim Howicz Doing Business Outside of Texas March 17, 2026 Watch Doing Business Outside of Texas..." author: "Amanda McElvain" language: en-US license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/rrs-video-archive/commercial-litigation/ title: "Commercial Litigation" category: "Page" type: page date: 2022-06-07T19:28:05+00:00 summary: "Corporate Transparency Act Update March 17, 2026 Watch Corporate Transparency Act Update Categories Business and Transactional Law , Commercial Litigation , Paul Skeith The New Texas Business Courts March 17, 2026 Watch The New Texas Business Courts Categories Commercial Litigation..." author: "Amanda McElvain" language: en-US license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/rrs-video-archive/business-and-transactional-law/ title: "Business and Transactional Law" category: "Page" type: page date: 2022-06-07T19:13:27+00:00 summary: "U. S. Acquisition as a Non-U. S. Business March 17, 2026 Watch U. S. Acquisition as a Non-U. S. Business Categories Business and Transactional Law , Paul Skeith Legal Risks Mid-Size Business Owners Don't See Coming March 17, 2026 Watch..." author: "Amanda McElvain" language: en-US license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/rrs-video-archive/ title: "Video Archive" category: "Page" type: page date: 2022-06-07T16:56:57+00:00 summary: "All Videos Business and Transactional Law Commercial Litigation Corporate and Securities Law Employment Law Real Estate Law All Videos U. S. Acquisition as a Non-U. S. Business March 17, 2026 Watch U. S. Acquisition as a Non-U. S. Business Categories..." author: "Amanda McElvain" language: en-US license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/reaction-meta-dmca/ title: "Livestreaming and IP Law: Reaction Meta Meets the DMCA" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2022-04-10T01:29:30+00:00 summary: "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 digital technologies. But there's more to the story. The DMCA has its limits. Fair use..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/livestreaming-intellectual-property/ title: "The Basics of Livestreaming and Intellectual Property Law" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2022-04-01T01:00:03+00:00 summary: "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 people were forcibly cleaved from in-person forms of togetherness and retreated to digital..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/buy-distressed-commercial-properties/ title: "What to Know About Buying Distressed Commercial Properties" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2022-03-29T18:24:20+00:00 summary: "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 for a great deal, distressed properties are enticing. But buyers should be on their toes...." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog", "Real Estate Law"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/texas-commercial-leases/ title: "An Entrepreneur's Guide to Texas Commercial Leases" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2022-01-28T04:58:00+00:00 summary: "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 businesses, whether they're just starting out or scaling up, space is an essential. But navigating..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["commercial real estate"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/about/meet-the-attorneys/patrick-a-caballero/ title: "Patrick A. Caballero" category: "Page" type: page date: 2022-01-26T20:01:03+00:00 summary: "Partner Email: Phone: 512-391-8212 vCard Patrick Caballero has a wide range of experience as a civil litigator, with particular expertise in business, construction, products liability and premises liability litigation. Patrick has represented a broad array of commercial and industrial clients..." author: "Amanda McElvain" language: en-US license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/business-lesson-hbo-succession/ title: "An Actual Business Lesson from HBO's \"Succession\"" category: "Business and Transactional Law" type: post date: 2022-01-17T19:50:56+00:00 summary: "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 Roy family and their associates - a committee of quick-witted vultures - who own..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Business and Transactional Law"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/the-future-of-business-2022/ title: "Why Boldness is the Future of Business in 2022" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2021-12-20T18:54:44+00:00 summary: "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 humans deal with threats. But, in business, this reaction can sometimes be counterproductive, and often..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/implementing-secure-digital-contracts/ title: "5 Tips for Implementing Secure Digital Contracts" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2021-12-13T18:46:37+00:00 summary: "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 between relevant parties. Due to their nature, they are easy to use and make contracting..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/2021-inflation-affects-business/ title: "How Inflation in 2021 Affects Business" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2021-11-14T19:01:00+00:00 summary: "It's no secret that prices on commodities like meats, lumber, and gas are higher than ever. In 2020, the Federal Government anticipated inflation to increase by 1.8%, on track with inflation rates over the past decade. But they were way..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["business law", "inflation 2021"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/the-basics-of-non-disclosure-agreements/ title: "The Basics of Non-Disclosure Agreements" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2021-10-30T18:25:49+00:00 summary: "Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) are an essential tool for business owners. NDAs are legally binding contracts that limit one or more parties from disclosing confidential information about a business. You may also hear NDAs referred to as a confidentiality clause, non-disclosure..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog", "Employment Law"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/digital-deal-making/ title: "Digital Deal-Making for Businesses in 2021" category: "Uncategorized" type: post date: 2021-10-15T17:49:19+00:00 summary: "Technological progress is altering the way we live, think, and do business. Our physical world is increasingly intertwining with the virtual world. We are becoming not just physical but digital beings that live and work alongside artificial intelligence and the..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Uncategorized"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/zoning-battle-forest-lane/ title: "Case Study: The Story of a North Dallas Zoning Battle on Forest Lane" category: "Real Estate Law" type: post date: 2021-10-05T17:10:58+00:00 summary: "After years of blithe stagnation, a long-forgotten lot near the Dallas North Tollway finally received a bid. The lot, held by the city to build a library with bond dollars, was never developed. Instead, since 2006, the Forest Lane lot..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Real Estate Law"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/religious-exemption-covd-vaccine/ title: "Evaluating Religious Exemption Requests from Mandatory Employee COVID Vaccine Policies" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2021-08-20T16:43:00+00:00 summary: "Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 requires employers with more than 15 employees to reasonably accommodate an employee's (or prospective employee's) refusal to be vaccinated under a mandatory vaccination policy if the refusal is based on a..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["COVID-19"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/austins-brownfields/ title: "Austin's Brownfields: An Examination of Environmental Contamination" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2021-08-01T17:21:02+00:00 summary: "The demand for Austin residential and commercial real estate shows no signs of slowing. Lucrative employment options, unbridled population growth, the affordable market (when compared to the Silicon Valley or other big cities), and, of course, the natural beauty and..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/intellectual-property-law-nfts/ title: "A Guide to Intellectual Property Law and NFTs" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2021-07-23T16:12:22+00:00 summary: "With entertainment shifting to content and currency shifting to crypto, the tokenization of content was an inevitable seismic rupture. Nonfungible Tokens, or NFTs, shook the crypto market by taking art and content and turning it into a one-of-a-kind digital file..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/what-the-87th-texas-legislature-means-for-businesses/ title: "What the 87th Texas Legislature Means for Businesses" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2021-07-15T18:06:09+00:00 summary: "From January to the end of May, the Texas legislature met in Austin to discuss and vote on new legislation for the state, some of which may directly impact you and your business. Here's a breakdown of the most significant..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/austin-commercial-real-estate/ title: "Austin Commercial Real Estate Forecast: Red-Hot in 2021" category: "Real Estate Law" type: post date: 2021-06-30T15:53:04+00:00 summary: "The signs are everywhere; from the headlines to the cranes to the population increases, the commercial real estate in Austin is booming. For nonlocals, the secret is out. According to Mike McDonald, vice chairman of Cushman & Wakefield, \"It's the..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Real Estate Law"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/digital-assets-and-intellectual-property-law/ title: "Protect Your Digital Assets with Intellectual Property Law" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2021-06-15T00:00:16+00:00 summary: "Many online and eCommerce businesses recognize the value of their digital assets. In fact, their digital assets may be the primary source of value for their business. Operating a business in the digital marketplace, however, poses risks to these assets:..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/griddy-lawsuit/ title: "The State of Texas v. Griddy Holdings LLC: From Frigid Air to Hot Water" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2021-06-04T22:10:10+00:00 summary: "For some local businesses, the fallout from the great February freeze persists - plumbing problems, flooring to be replaced, furnaces gone kaput; but for Griddy Holdings, an electricity service provider that exclusively serves Texas, the freeze may never end. In..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/business-disputes-reason-businesses-fail/ title: "Why Business Disputes May Be the Reason Your Small Business Fails" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2021-04-30T16:07:15+00:00 summary: "A frequent source of failure for many fledgling businesses isn't a lack of capital. Getting proper funding to get your idea off the ground is, of course, required to start a small business in the first place . But after..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog", "Employment Law"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/retainer/ title: "Retainer" category: "Page" type: page date: 2021-04-29T20:07:11+00:00 summary: "Welcome to our payment portal. When you click the \"Pay Your Retainer\" button, you will be redirected to our merchant site, Tabs3Pay. Pay Your Retainer" author: "Amanda McElvain" language: en-US license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/about/meet-the-attorneys/albert-carrion/ title: "Albert Carrion" category: "Page" type: page date: 2021-03-11T19:29:15+00:00 summary: "Partner Email: Phone: 512-476-0005 vCard Albert Carrion relies on his interdisciplinary skills as an intellectual property, business transaction and technology licensing lawyer to strategically guide clients seeking to develop and protect their technology, enter into commercial agreements to commence or..." author: "Amanda McElvain" language: en-US license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/march-2021-update-governor-abbott-lifts-covid-19-restrictions/ title: "March 2021 Update: Governor Abbott Lifts COVID-19 Restrictions" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2021-03-09T20:01:32+00:00 summary: "On March 2, Governor Greg Abbott issued Executive Order GA-34 that lifted the mask and occupancy limit mandates in Texas on the state level, effective March 10, 2021, and only gives counties the authority to re-impose the restrictions under certain..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["COVID-19"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/merger-and-integration-clauses/ title: "Merger and Integration Clauses" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2021-03-08T21:59:15+00:00 summary: "Commercial contracts are central to the day-to-day operations of your business. Merger and integration clauses document that your written contract alone governs the relationship between you and the other party and that there are no oral or written agreements outside..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/how-to-build-your-ip-protection-strategy/ title: "How to Build Your IP Protection Strategy" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2021-02-28T18:40:57+00:00 summary: "Your inventions and market innovations; your brand and the goodwill associated with it; the secrets that give you a competitive edge; and your creative and professional employees are all critical intellectual property assets. When protecting these assets, it is vital..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/the-basics-of-business-liability-insurance/ title: "The Basics of Business Liability Insurance" category: "Uncategorized" type: post date: 2021-01-07T21:31:43+00:00 summary: "Business liability insurance may be one of the most important investments you make when starting and running a business as a way to protect your company and its assets against a potential lawsuit. Most insurance companies that provide liability insurance..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Uncategorized"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/what-can-i-expect-when-selling-a-business/ title: "What Can I Expect When Selling a Business?" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2020-12-21T02:13:23+00:00 summary: "The prospect of selling a business can be both exciting and daunting. This general overview walks you through the typical purchase process for small and mid-market sellers. Letter of Intent (LOI) After initial conversations on the prospect of engaging in..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/four-tips-for-purchasing-a-healthcare-company/ title: "Four Tips for Purchasing a Healthcare Company" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2020-12-02T08:15:54+00:00 summary: "Purchasing a healthcare company is an exciting prospect and one for which Richards Rodriguez & Skeith has helped guide numerous investor clients . The healthcare field is critical to all Americans and it has been experiencing significant growth over the..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/how-to-audit-your-key-contracts-and-relationships/ title: "How to Audit Your Key Contracts and Relationships" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2020-11-24T10:45:11+00:00 summary: "Your most pivotal business relationships are built on the foundation of your contracts. They can also serve as your lifeline when you face unprecedented changes. Do you know which of your contracts will be most critical to your company in..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/should-i-move-my-business-to-texas/ title: "Should I Move My Business to Texas?" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2020-11-10T08:01:07+00:00 summary: "\"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, education, and energy companies have made a home in the Lone Star State in..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/my-building-has-construction-defects-now-what/ title: "My Building has Construction Defects - Now What?" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2020-11-03T21:51:10+00:00 summary: "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 2010. The building is a striking piece on the Austin skyline and can be seen..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/buy-a-tech-company/ title: "Four Tips For Purchasing a Technology Company" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2020-10-27T20:28:15+00:00 summary: "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 a reasonable conclusion to reach, given how much of both our personal and professional lives..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/tips-for-purchasing-a-manufacturing-business/ title: "Tips for Purchasing a Manufacturing Business" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2020-10-12T15:46:02+00:00 summary: "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 insourcing more of their operations. However, how can acquirers evaluate a manufacturing business to assess..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/business-law-breakdown-statute-of-limitations/ title: "Business Law Breakdown: Enforcing Promissory Notes and Mortgages After Limitations Expire" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2020-10-01T16:48:10+00:00 summary: "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 the statute of limitations. What Is A Statute Of Limitations? All civil claims are subject..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/business-law-breakdown-payroll-protection-act-loan-forgiveness/ title: "Business Law Breakdown: Payroll Protection Act Loan Forgiveness" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2020-08-24T16:14:19+00:00 summary: "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 try to do something different. Because of the coronavirus, we've been away from the office..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["COVID-19"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/commercial-real-estate-lease-covid-19-tips/ title: "Strategies For Leasing Commercial Real Estate Space During COVID-19" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2020-07-22T17:40:57+00:00 summary: "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, you may be facing foreclosure , considering bankruptcy , or keeping an eye out for..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/business-law-breakdown-materiality-issues-in-ma-deals/ title: "Business Law Breakdown: Materiality Issues in M&A Deals" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2020-06-25T20:01:15+00:00 summary: "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 to qualify their representations and warranties in the definitive agreements with materiality in order to..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/facing-foreclosure-understand-your-options/ title: "Facing Foreclosure? Understand Your Options" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2020-06-11T17:25:16+00:00 summary: "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 that you wouldn't have imagined possible six months ago, you're not the only one. A..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/business-law-breakdown-cybersecurity-issues-in-ma-deals/ title: "Business Law Breakdown: Cybersecurity Issues in M&A Deals" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2020-06-05T20:20:47+00:00 summary: "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 becoming more prevalent in M&A deals these days. The major risks facing buyers relating to..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/distressed-commercial-real-estate/ title: "Distressed Commercial Real Estate" category: "Page" type: page date: 2020-05-07T21:21:01+00:00 summary: "Financial institutions and commercial property owners know that their success is directly tied to the success of their borrowers and tenants. And although these business clients have been supported and accommodated in this difficult time by financial institutions, property owners,and..." author: "Amanda McElvain" language: en-US license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/about/meet-the-attorneys/andrew-gertz/ title: "Andrew Gertz" category: "Page" type: page date: 2020-05-06T17:51:23+00:00 summary: "Partner Email: Phone: 512-476-0005 vCard Andrew (\"Andy\") Gertz joined Richards Rodriguez & Skeith LLP in May 2020. He is Board Certified in both Commercial Real Estate Law and Residential Real Estate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. His..." author: "Amanda McElvain" language: en-US license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/what-to-avoid-when-your-client-is-going-through-bankruptcy/ title: "What to Avoid When Your Client is Going Through Bankruptcy" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2020-04-20T17:28:26+00:00 summary: "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 be able to keep their doors open. The fact of the matter is that a..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/low-interest-loans-to-small-and-mid-sized-businesses/ title: "Low-Interest Loans to Small and Mid-Sized Businesses" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2020-04-02T19:01:28+00:00 summary: "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 provide liquidity to eligible businesses, States, municipalities and Tribes related to losses incurred as a..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["COVID-19"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/unemployment-insurance-provisions/ title: "Unemployment Insurance Provisions" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2020-04-02T18:33:21+00:00 summary: "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 implementation of the CARES Act assistance, but here are some of the highlights of the..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["COVID-19"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/cares-act-paycheck-protection-program/ title: "CARES Act Paycheck Protection Program" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2020-04-02T18:23:09+00:00 summary: "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 is no cost to apply. The funding is meant to help retain workers, maintain payroll,..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["COVID-19"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/cares-act-eviction-moratorium/ title: "CARES Act Eviction Moratorium" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2020-04-02T17:42:06+00:00 summary: "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 imposes a national 120-day moratorium on evictions against residential tenants who cannot pay their rent..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["COVID-19"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/business-law-breakdown-helpful-hipaa-hints/ title: "Business Law Breakdown: Helpful HIPAA Hints" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2020-03-30T16:43:57+00:00 summary: "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 single healthcare professional I've ever worked with understands the importance of making sure the patient's..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/emergency-legislation-families-first-coronavirus-response-act/ title: "Emergency Legislation: Families First Coronavirus Response Act" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2020-03-19T22:39:09+00:00 summary: "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, 2020. What you need to know: For many employers, you may be responsible for providing..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["COVID-19"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/business-law-breakdown-force-majeure-and-other-defenses-for-non-performance/ title: "Business Law Breakdown: Force Majeure and Other Defenses for Non-Performance" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2020-03-17T18:40:24+00:00 summary: "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, and customers become very important. Many contracts contain force majeure clauses which can sometimes be..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/covid-19-biz/ title: "How Will COVID-19 Impact My Business?" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2020-03-17T18:24:34+00:00 summary: "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. The challenges employers are facing include making sure they are complying with applicable health and..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["COVID-19"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/business-law-breakdown-resolving-disputes-accord-and-satisfaction/ title: "Business Law Breakdown: Resolving Disputes - Accord and Satisfaction" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2020-02-18T19:30:27+00:00 summary: "In this business law breakdown, Richards Rodriguez & Skeith founding partner Dan Richards discusses resolving disputes, and in particular the legal contract of accord and satisfaction. What is Accord and Satisfaction? Accord and satisfaction is a relatively powerful tool you..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/about/meet-the-attorneys/tucker-villarreal/ title: "Tucker Villarreal" category: "Page" type: page date: 2020-01-22T19:18:34+00:00 summary: "Partner Email: Phone: 512-391-8242 vCard Tucker Villarreal joined Richards Rodriguez & Skeith LLP in September 2019, following a year-long clerkship with the firm. Tucker provides a wide variety of legal services including guidance on commercial transactions, entity structure, mergers, sales..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/business-law-breakdown-will-boilerplate-assignment-clauses-wreck-the-sale-of-your-business/ title: "Business Law Breakdown: Will Boilerplate Assignment Clauses Wreck the Sale of Your Business?" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2020-01-17T17:39:47+00:00 summary: "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 pay, who's responsible for what, and what happens if something goes wrong. At the end..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/when-do-you-need-a-business-dispute-attorney/ title: "When Do You Need A Business Dispute Attorney?" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2020-01-13T18:11:04+00:00 summary: "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 handled through prescribed courses of action in your business contracts and other legal documentation, sometimes..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/attorney-opinion-letters-in-ma-transactions/ title: "Attorney Opinion Letters in M&A Transactions" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2019-12-16T18:37:18+00:00 summary: "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 seller is selling their business, however, sometimes a buyer will ask for the seller's lawyer's..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/business-law-breakdown-services-and-deliverables-contracts/ title: "Services and Deliverables Contracts" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2019-12-03T17:11:52+00:00 summary: "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 a person or a company that provides services and deliverables to others. In either case, you..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/what-type-of-corporate-loan-is-right-for-your-business/ title: "What Type of Corporate Loan is Right For Your Business?" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2019-11-20T23:42:51+00:00 summary: "Finances are at the heart of any business, whether you're a B2B service-based business with thousands of employees, or a tiny eCommerce startup operating out of a garage. When you're looking to make big purchases or expand to a new..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/the-lowdown-on-legal-issues-facing-fintech-startups/ title: "The Lowdown on Legal Issues Facing FinTech Startups" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2019-11-07T17:51:59+00:00 summary: "Financial technology, or more commonly termed \"FinTech\" is the next big thing in the world of startup businesses. As far as funding is concerned, it's a big deal-FinTech companies have gone from bringing in 5% to 20% of total investment..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/business-law-breakdown-taming-the-relationship-with-your-co-owners/ title: "Business Law Breakdown: Taming the Relationship With Your Co-Owners" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2019-11-04T15:50:51+00:00 summary: "Today, Richards Rodriguez & Skeith partner Kathryn Turpin discusses an issue that she helps business owners out with a lot, and that is how to structure the relationship among the owners of the business. Clear Expectations So, my perspective on..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/the-case-for-starting-your-business-in-texas-or-moving-here-as-fast-as-you-can/ title: "The Case for Starting Your Business in Texas - or Moving Here as Fast as You Can" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2019-10-14T16:52:17+00:00 summary: "As a state with one of the lowest unemployment rates in the nation and an economy that's growing at record speeds, it comes as no surprise that there are a lot of successful businesses based in Texas-and those numbers are..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/business-law-breakdown-things-to-consider-before-signing-a-commercial-lease/ title: "What to Consider Before Signing a Commercial Lease in Austin, TX" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2019-10-04T14:58:48+00:00 summary: "A big part of any business's journey is acquiring space to conduct their activities. Whether you are looking for office, retail, or industrial space, it's important that this first space has room for your business to grow. Here are a..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/when-do-startups-need-legal-representation/ title: "When Do Startups Need Legal Representation?" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2019-09-03T15:59:13+00:00 summary: "When you start a business, there are likely occasions on which you already know it might be best to consult an expert on a particular subject. Whether that's on the financial end of things, or as you begin marketing, or..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/five-tips-for-negotiating-a-commercial-real-estate-transaction/ title: "Five Tips for Negotiating a Commercial Real Estate Transaction" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2019-08-05T15:54:58+00:00 summary: "If you have ever owned a business or managed the operations for a business of any size, you'll know that a commercial lease is an essential part of any business. A lease that is in your favor will set the..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/common-healthcare-litigation-issues/ title: "Common Healthcare Litigation Issues" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2019-07-22T18:44:31+00:00 summary: "The complex healthcare industry today contains legal matters that may range from fraud, to statute violations, to contract claims, to employment discrimination. Some of these issues may be familiar, and you may recognize them as occurring in other business arenas,..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog", "Commercial Litigation"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/business-law-breakdown-incentivizing-employees-equity-bonuses-and-beyond/ title: "Incentivizing Employees with Equity: What to Know" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2019-06-27T16:47:44+00:00 summary: "Many Texas business owners face whether and how to give their employees an equity interest in their company during the lifespan of their business. Here's what you need to know. Pros and Cons of Equity Interest One obvious benefit of..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/business-law-breakdown-sexual-harassment-in-the-workplace/ title: "Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: What to Know" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2019-05-30T22:03:08+00:00 summary: "State and federal law prohibit sex discrimination in the workplace. Sex discrimination occurs when an employee is treated differently because of that person's sex or gender. It is illegal to discriminate in any aspect of employment, including hiring, firing, assignments,..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/legal-tips-for-growing-tech-companies%ef%bb%bf/ title: "Legal Tips for Growing Tech Companies" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2019-05-13T14:53:03+00:00 summary: "If you're the CEO, COO, or CIO of a growing technology company, you're likely facing a myriad of challenges in order to sustain growth and maintain your competitive edge in a market like this one. It seems like there's a..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/business-law-breakdown-the-texas-citizens-participation-act/ title: "The Texas Citizens Participation Act: What to Know" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2019-05-10T14:54:16+00:00 summary: "The Texas Citizens Participation Act (TCPA) covers more than you think. In 2011, the Texas legislature passed Chapter 27 of the Civil Practices and Remedies Code, commonly referred to as the TCPA, the Texas Citizens Participation Act, or the Anti-SLAPP..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog", "Dan Richards"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/common-real-estate-legal-issues%ef%bb%bf/ title: "Common Real Estate Legal Issues" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2019-04-30T15:11:18+00:00 summary: "Real estate transactions can be complex and present a variety of legal issues and potential hazards. From buyers who feel that the property was misrepresented, to sellers who may or may not adhere to certain deed restrictions, to all of..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/business-law-breakdown-terminating-remote-employees/ title: "Terminating a Remote Employee: What Business Owners Need to Know" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2019-03-22T10:10:19+00:00 summary: "Terminating a remote employee is challenging and can raise several legal issues. Terminating a remote employee can present additional challenges and be even more difficult. Remember that the same employment rules apply whether the worker is in the office or..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/what-is-a-series-llc/ title: "Series LLCs: How They Can Help Your Business" category: "Uncategorized" type: post date: 2019-03-22T10:00:30+00:00 summary: "In this business law breakdown, RRS Managing Partner Paul Skeith discusses series limited liability companies, from forming a series LLC, to liability protection, to things to look out for, to the benefits of a series LLC. Series LLCs in Texas..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Uncategorized"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/business-law-breakdown-navigating-the-business-issues-around-the-dissolution-of-marital-property/ title: "Navigating Business Issues Around the Dissolution of Marital Property in Texas" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2019-02-26T19:55:06+00:00 summary: "Divorce can result in big issues for the owner or officer of a company. While Richards Rodriguez & Skeith doesn't practice divorce law, we do work with divorce lawyers and companies to resolve the complex business issues that the dissolution..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/what-to-expect-when-selling-your-business/ title: "What To Expect When Selling Your Business" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2019-02-12T20:51:44+00:00 summary: "Letter of Intent When selling a business, the first thing you do is enter into a letter of intent with the buyer or prospective buyer. A letter of intent is a non-binding agreement; however, it sets the stage for what..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/business-law-breakdown-business-liability-insurance/ title: "Business Liability Insurance" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2019-01-30T16:35:24+00:00 summary: "Most insurance companies that provide liability will hire a lawyer to defend you and also have money to pay to settle a claim or to pay a judgment. However, some policies are wasting policies, which means that the money that..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/business-law-breakdown-where-will-a-lawsuit-be-tried/ title: "What Businesses Need to Know About Forum Non-Conveniens & Lawsuits" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2019-01-21T18:50:10+00:00 summary: "The location where a lawsuit is tried can have an important impact on the outcome of the litigation. The location, or the forum, will determine the judge who hears the case. The jury pool that decides the case will often..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/trust-fund-recovery-penalty-2/ title: "What is the Trust Fund Recovery Penalty?" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2018-12-26T22:41:55+00:00 summary: "The Trust Fund Recovery Penalty is an important penalty that all business owners should be aware of. What is the trust fund recovery penalty? It's a 100% penalty that is imposed upon responsible persons who are responsible within the organization..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/intellectual-property-protection-for-design/ title: "Business Law Breakdown: Intellectual Property Protection for Design" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2018-12-20T23:33:17+00:00 summary: "Protecting your intellectual property is critical to success in your business. Entrepreneurs and business owners should always consider necessary protections for products they create before making large strides to market it. How do you go about finding the necessary protections?..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/texas-business-data-breach/ title: "Business Law Breakdown: My Texas Business Had a Data Breach. Now What?" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2018-11-30T16:45:58+00:00 summary: "Almost every client with Richards Rodriguez & Skeith, LLP collects sensitive information about their customers. For a lot of business owners, one of their worst nightmares is waking up and finding out that their customer data has been breached. We..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/representing-municipal-governments/ title: "How RRS Represents Municipal Governments" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2018-11-21T23:35:00+00:00 summary: "With the number of lawsuits funneled through the justice system, it would seem that simply filing a lawsuit against an individual or an entity would not face obstacles. However, oftentimes, people do not understand that if the government has not..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/business-law-breakdown-earnouts-in-merger-and-acquisition-deals/ title: "Business Law Breakdown: Earnouts in Merger and Acquisition Deals" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2018-11-06T17:15:28+00:00 summary: "What are earnouts in merger and acquisition deals? David Rodriguez , partner at Richards Rodriguez and Skeith explains: An earnout is a tool that parties use to bridge a valuation gap between an optimistic seller and a pessimistic buyer. An..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/how-to-give-a-deposition/ title: "Business Law Breakdown: How to Give a Deposition" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2018-10-11T21:39:17+00:00 summary: "It's never an exciting moment when you're subpoenaed to give a deposition in a lawsuit. In fact, the thought of might cause panic, stress or anxiety. However, giving a deposition doesn't have to be daunting. There are three basic rules..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/business-law-breakdown-5-times-you-need-to-call-a-patent-lawyer/ title: "Business Law Breakdown: 5 Times You Need to Call a Patent Lawyer" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2018-10-01T16:42:58+00:00 summary: "Have you ever wondered at what point you should contact a patent lawyer to learn about your rights? Here are 5 examples of when you should contact a patent lawyer to protect yourself, your business or your products. 1. Protecting..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/documenting-employee-performance-and-discipline/ title: "Protect Your Business by Documenting Employee Performance and Discipline" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2018-09-19T16:56:47+00:00 summary: "As your business grows, it's likely your business grows along with it. Whether you have five employees or 50 employees, it's important to document administrative components, such as employee performance and discipline. Not only is having documentation a helpful aspect..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/business-law-breakdown-the-importance-of-merger-and-integration-clause-in-commercial-contracts/ title: "Business Law Breakdown: The Importance of Merger and Integration Clause in Commercial Contracts" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2018-08-24T15:55:29+00:00 summary: "Commonly in commercial contracts, there exists a clause called a Merger and Integration Clause. What is this particular clause and why is it so important in commercial contracts? A merger and integration clause in a commercial contract states that what..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/contact-conf-thank-you/ title: "Thank You" category: "Page" type: page date: 2018-08-22T17:42:58+00:00 summary: "Thank you for submitting your inquiry. A member of our dedicated team will be in touch with you soon." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/business-law-breakdown-what-businesses-need-to-know-about-the-texas-dtpa/ title: "Business Law Breakdown: What businesses need to know about the Texas DTPA" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2018-08-21T17:57:26+00:00 summary: "What is the Texas DTPA? The Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Consumer Protection Act is as its name suggests, a statute that is designed to protect consumers from deceptive trade practices. The Texas DTPA essentially allows any business to be sued..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/protect-your-business-with-these-employer-agreements/ title: "Business Law Breakdown: Protect Your Business with Workplace Agreements" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2018-07-26T09:30:17+00:00 summary: "Protecting your business is about more than just implementing the right cybersecurity measures - it's also about ensuring that you as an employer have the right agreements in place. In the last few years, the Supreme Court has made it..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/privacy-policy/ title: "Privacy Policy" category: "Page" type: page date: 2018-07-24T15:41:32+00:00 summary: "The Richards Rodriguez & Skeith LLP website (rrsfirm. com) privacy policy has been compiled to better serve those who are concerned with how their 'Personally Identifiable Information' (PII) is being used online. PII, as described in US privacy law and..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/business-has-been-sued/ title: "Business Law Breakdown: Help! My Business Has Been Sued!" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2018-07-20T15:48:01+00:00 summary: "Being sued can be difficult and stressful for you and hard on your business. The first thing you should know if your business has been sued is that you are provided with procedural protections, meaning you have the right to..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/role-of-contracts-in-business/ title: "Business Law Breakdown: Role of Contracts in Business" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2018-06-22T19:29:28+00:00 summary: "In our business, we help business owners with anything that arises within the operations of their business, which often includes negotiating and drafting all types of contracts. Our clients are encouraged to view contracts not only as something they just..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/top-5-ways-to-avoid-litigation/ title: "Top 5 Ways to Avoid Business Litigation" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2018-06-19T19:42:10+00:00 summary: "Business litigation is the process of taking legal action against another party to enforce or defend a particular legal right. The circumstances surrounding litigation often depend on the reasoning behind the case and the complexity of the details, but in..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog", "Commercial Litigation"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/teaming-up-business-partner/ title: "Is Teaming Up with a Business Partner the Right Choice for You?" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2018-05-24T10:00:09+00:00 summary: "When you're starting out a business, depending on the type of entity that you set up, whether it's an LLC, a limited partnership, or a corporation, you're going to need to have an operating manual for your business. These manuals,..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/fair-labor-standards-act/ title: "Business Law Breakdown: The Fair Labor Standards Act" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2018-05-21T19:12:41+00:00 summary: "Employers and businesses should have a basic overview of the Fair Labor Standards Act. For starters, you should know that the Fair Labor Standards Act deals with the payment of minimum wage, overtime and record keeping. One thing you should..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/the-2018-texas-tax-amnesty-program/ title: "The 2018 Texas Tax Amnesty Program" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2018-04-27T19:13:37+00:00 summary: "Delinquent taxpayers in Texas will soon find relief in the Texas Tax Amnesty Program, which runs from May 1, 2018 to June 29, 2018. The Texas Comptroller recently announced a new program for delinquent Texas taxpayers to clear their slate..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/busines-law-breakdown-funding-your-business-through-investors/ title: "Business Law Breakdown: Funding Your Business Through Investors" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2018-04-20T14:30:34+00:00 summary: "A general rule of thumb for those planning to raise money through investors is that investors will only invest in businesses they understand. If you plan to pitch to investors, it's important to keep in mind six things investors want..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/business-law-breakdown-an-overview-of-important-provisions-in-the-2017-tax-cut-and-jobs-act-affecting-businesses/ title: "Business Law Breakdown: An Overview of Important Provisions in the 2017 Tax Cut and Jobs Act Affecting Businesses" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2018-04-13T19:20:04+00:00 summary: "There are a number of provisions in the new Tax Cut and Jobs Act that affect businesses. One of them has to do with a choice of entity decision. C Corps now have a 21% flat tax rate. However, when..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/business-law-breakdown-when-good-partnerships-go-bad/ title: "What Happens When Good Partnerships Go Badly" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2018-03-29T14:26:34+00:00 summary: "Texas recognizes several different kinds of broad categories of partnerships. In a general partnership, all the partners are or can be active in the business affairs of the partnership. Limited Partnership In a limited partnership, there are two types of..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/business-law-breakdown-business-licensing-requirements/ title: "Business Licensing Requirements Overview" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2018-03-27T14:19:19+00:00 summary: "Almost every business needs a license or some kind of filing or permit to operate legally. Businesses need these licenses to protect the public from any perceived harm. Medical professionals need licenses so the public knows they are going to..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/city-austin-ordinance-paid-sick-leave/ title: "City of Austin Paid Sick Leave Ordinance Mandates Revised Employee Handbooks and Administrative Requirements" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2018-02-21T20:39:06+00:00 summary: "On February 16, 2018, the Austin City Council passed an ordinance that will require private companies with employees working in the City of Austin to provide between 48 and 64 hours per year of paid sick leave to employees. In..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/business-law-breakdown-public-benefit-corporations-in-texas/ title: "Public Benefit Corporations in Texas" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2018-02-20T19:50:45+00:00 summary: "How Can a For-Profit Business Take on a Social Cause as Part of a Business Goal? Non-profits are fantastic organizations, but just because a business owner or entrepreneur chooses social good as part of their business plan, it does not..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog", "Paul Skeith"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/business-law-breakdown-commercial-leasing-tenant-relations-2/ title: "Business Law Breakdown: Commercial Leasing and Tenant Relations" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2018-02-07T20:45:54+00:00 summary: "What do you do as a commercial landlord when your tenant doesn't pay? First, hopefully, you have done your work on the front end. Residential leases are often pretty standardized, don't change much, and include stronger statutory protections for tenants...." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/business-law-breakdown-issues-relocating-expanding-business-new-location/ title: "Business Law Breakdown: Issues When Relocating or Expanding Your Business to a New Location" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2018-01-03T20:28:09+00:00 summary: "Jim Howicz helps with business formation, issues with corporation documents, and with employee issues. Basically, taking care of all kinds of issues that help businesses make money and reduce their risk. What do I need to do if my business..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/business-law-breakdown-appealing-a-trial-court-opinion/ title: "What Businesses Need to Know About Appealing a Trial Court Opinion in Texas" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2017-11-26T22:01:17+00:00 summary: "Trial courts and appellate courts are very different in their focus, and any litigation of a business nature requires both attention to the trial itself, which is the presentation of evidence and the making of motions and the preparation to..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/business-law-breakdown-make-the-other-side-pay-for-your-lawyer/ title: "How to Get the Other Side to Pay for Your Lawyer in Texas" category: "Blog" type: post date: 2017-11-06T05:00:35+00:00 summary: "How to Get the Other Side to Pay for Your Lawyer - Exceptions to the American Rule In Texas, we operate under the American Rule, which basically means you have to pay for your own lawyer. But there are some..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US tags: ["Blog"] license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/about/meet-the-attorneys/tonia-lucio/ title: "Tonia Lucio" category: "Page" type: page date: 2017-10-25T21:53:59+00:00 summary: "Partner Email: Phone: 512-391-8241 vCard Tonia L. Lucio Rated by Super Lawyers loading . .. Tonia Lucio focuses on representing clients in employment and business litigation matters before state and federal courts, in arbitration and before administrative agencies (including the..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/about/meet-the-attorneys/roger-williams/ title: "J. Roger Williams, Jr." category: "Page" type: page date: 2017-10-25T21:47:23+00:00 summary: "Partner Email: Phone: 512-476-0005 vCard Roger's practice focuses on intellectual property (IP) and business litigation. Roger's IP and technology practice includes preparation and prosecution of United States and international patent and trademark applications, advice and counseling, procurement and government contracting,..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/about/meet-the-attorneys/paul-skeith/ title: "Paul Skeith" category: "Page" type: page date: 2017-10-25T21:45:20+00:00 summary: "Partner Email: Phone: 512-476-0005 vCard Paul Skeith Rated by Super Lawyers loading . .. Outside General Counsel | M&A | Owner Transitions | Governance | Board & Executive Advisory A founding partner at Richards Rodriguez & Skeith, Paul serves as..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/about/meet-the-attorneys/kathryn-turpin/ title: "Kathryn Turpin" category: "Page" type: page date: 2017-10-25T21:39:59+00:00 summary: "Partner Email: Phone: 512-476-0005 vCard Kathryn Turpin is a senior corporate and transactional attorney with experience working with a spectrum of businesses from the start-up company to the medium-sized company. She is licensed to practice law in both Texas and..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/about/meet-the-attorneys/john-turney/ title: "John Turney" category: "Page" type: page date: 2017-10-25T21:37:41+00:00 summary: "Senior Counsel Phone: 512-476-0005 vCard John Turney, former general counsel to the Texas Air Control Board, has practiced administrative and environmental law for over 30 years. He currently represents regulated companies in a variety of environmental and administrative matters before..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/about/meet-the-attorneys/jim-howicz/ title: "Jim Howicz" category: "Page" type: page date: 2017-10-25T21:36:06+00:00 summary: "Managing Partner Email: Phone: 512-476-0005 vCard In January 2022, Jim became managing partner of Richards Rodriguez & Skeith LLP, only the second partner to serve in that role since the firm's founding in 2005. Jim Howicz's practice focuses on general..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/about/meet-the-attorneys/eli-bell/ title: "Eli Bell" category: "Page" type: page date: 2017-10-25T21:34:05+00:00 summary: "Senior Counsel Email: Phone: 512-476-0005 vCard As an attorney who has extensive experience in state government and private practice, Eli Bell has represented clients involved in manufacturing, refining, development, and aviation, in a wide variety of legal matters. The former..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/about/meet-the-attorneys/david-rodriguez/ title: "David Rodriguez" category: "Page" type: page date: 2017-10-25T21:32:14+00:00 summary: "Partner Email: Phone: 512-391-8234 vCard David Rodriguez Rated by Super Lawyers loading . .. As a founding partner of Richards Rodriguez & Skeith LLP, David Rodriguez currently serves as outside general counsel to a number of technology companies and other..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/about/meet-the-attorneys/dan-richards/ title: "Dan Richards" category: "Page" type: page date: 2017-10-25T21:14:48+00:00 summary: "Partner Email: Phone: 512-476-0005 vCard Dan Richards is a Fellow in the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers and a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates. Dan tries cases to..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/about/meet-the-attorneys/clark-richards/ title: "Clark Richards" category: "Page" type: page date: 2017-10-25T21:11:22+00:00 summary: "Partner Email: Phone: 512-476-0005 vCard Clark Richards Rated by Super Lawyers loading . .. Clark Richards is a trial attorney who helps clients successfully resolve legal disputes. His professional training and breadth of experience allow him to draw upon every..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/about/meet-the-attorneys/chase-hamilton/ title: "Chase Hamilton" category: "Page" type: page date: 2017-10-25T21:08:48+00:00 summary: "Partner Email: Phone: 512-476-0005 vCard Chase Hamilton is a partner at Richards Rodriguez & Skeith LLP. He serves a wide variety of clients throughout Central Texas in business litigation and as outside general counsel. Chase's expertise encompasses complex business litigation,..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/about/meet-the-attorneys/benjamin-h-hathaway/ title: "Benjamin H. Hathaway" category: "Page" type: page date: 2017-10-25T20:55:56+00:00 summary: "Partner Email: Phone: 512-476-0005 vCard Benjamin H. Hathaway is a litigator with nearly thirty-five years of experience. He focuses his practice on complex commercial, partnership, and healthcare litigation. Ben's clients have included physicians, hospitals, banks, credit unions, partnerships, nonprofit corporations,..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/about/meet-the-attorneys/ title: "Meet the Attorneys" category: "Page" type: page date: 2017-09-13T21:55:37+00:00 summary: "Tonia Lucio Dan Richards David Rodriguez Paul Skeith Eli Bell Patrick A. Caballero Albert Carrion J. Roger Williams, Jr. Andrew Gertz Chase Hamilton Elizabeth Harris Benjamin H. Hathaway Jim Howicz Clark Richards Jennifer Richards Rachel Rutter Kathryn Turpin Tucker Villarreal..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/about/our-clients/ title: "Our Clients" category: "Page" type: page date: 2017-09-01T17:49:05+00:00 summary: "\"Fast, accessible, quality legal advice\" Tim Kelly President FI-Mobile, LLC \"I can trust they are going to give me good feedback about a situation and let me know what is economically feasible. \" Ben Collinsworth CEO Native Land Design, LLC..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/how-we-help/ title: "How We Help" category: "Page" type: page date: 2017-08-22T21:28:39+00:00 summary: "Your Needs - Front and Center The needs of middle market businesses are constantly evolving. We can help address the complicated legal issues growing and established businesses face. Establishing and Reorganizing your Business Structure How you set up your business'..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/real-estate/ title: "Real Estate" category: "Page" type: page date: 2017-08-22T21:16:44+00:00 summary: "Real Estate Agreements Our lawyers can help a growing business with purchasing, selling or leasing real estate, including negotiating the purchase agreement, ground lease, retail lease or warehouse lease. Real Estate Litigation Whether it is a contract dispute, landlord/tenant dispute,..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/about/our-community/ title: "Our Community" category: "Page" type: page date: 2017-08-22T21:14:24+00:00 summary: "At Richards Rodriguez & Skeith, we believe we have a responsibility to contribute to the common good and help those who are less fortunate. We recognize the importance of giving back and integrate corporate social responsibility into our business. We..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/payment/ title: "Payment" category: "Page" type: page date: 2017-08-14T18:04:29+00:00 summary: "Welcome to our payment portal. When you click the \"Pay Your Invoice\" button, you will be redirected to our merchant site, Tabs3Pay. Pay your Invoice" author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/intellectual-property/ title: "Intellectual Property" category: "Page" type: page date: 2017-08-11T17:18:09+00:00 summary: "Your brand, and the goodwill associated with it; your inventions and market innovations; the secrets that give you a competitive edge; and your creative and professional employees-we can help you protect your investment in these critical intellectual property assets. Richards..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/employment/ title: "Employment Law" category: "Page" type: page date: 2017-08-11T17:18:01+00:00 summary: "The ever-changing federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations can make the everyday management of a business daunting for an employer, whether hiring your first employee or building your business team. Employment laws cover everything from wage and hour..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/commercial-litigation/ title: "Business Litigation" category: "Page" type: page date: 2017-08-11T17:17:54+00:00 summary: "Whenever possible, our lawyers work hard to find an equitable solution for our clients outside of the courtroom. Our Austin business litigation team has an impressive track record of counseling clients on various complex litigation matters, including: Business disputes Real..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/corporate-and-securities/ title: "Corporate and Securities" category: "Page" type: page date: 2017-08-11T17:17:15+00:00 summary: "Today, the ever-changing world of Corporate and Securities Law demands the highest level of expertise to manage the myriad legal issues facing businesses skillfully. Richards Rodriguez & Skeith has the necessary expertise to counsel clients so they may effectively and..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/business-and-transactional/ title: "Business & Transactional" category: "Page" type: page date: 2017-08-11T17:17:09+00:00 summary: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith's business and transactional lawyers are known for their creative yet practical approach to a client's everyday business needs and the high degree of personal attention furnished to clients through direct contact with our attorneys. Many clients..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/contact-us/ title: "Contact Us" category: "Page" type: page date: 2017-08-11T16:22:02+00:00 summary: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith LLP 611 W 15th St Austin, TX 78701 Phone: (512) 476-0005 Fax: (512) 476-1513 Email: info@rrsfirm. com" author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US license: all-rights-reserved - url: https://rrsfirm.com/about/ title: "About" category: "Page" type: page date: 2017-08-11T16:21:46+00:00 summary: "Your Relationship - Front and Center The Richards Rodriguez & Skeith Approach Richards Rodriguez & Skeith is an experienced Austin-based law firm with a soul. We care deeply about our clients, our families, our community, and each other. Our firm..." author: "Richards Rodriguez & Skeith" language: en-US license: all-rights-reserved