Business Law 101

Some situations make a contract automatically invalid. Take a look at Episode 124 of Business Law 101 for an overview of invalid promises and the Doctrine of Mutuality. Thanks for joining me for this episode! I’m a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I’ve also written several non-fictio...

Contracts don’t have to be equal, and the courts usually won’t inquire too closely into the terms of consideration unless there is evidence of fraud. Take a look at Episode 123 of Business Law 101 for an overview of bargaining, deeds, and the DTPA. Thanks for joining me for this episode! I’m a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured...

A college student was kicked out of school and then sued the university, claiming that he was so close to graduation they owed him the degree. For more on the Notre Dame case and the legal concept of promissory estoppel, check out Episode 122 of Business Law 101! Thanks for joining me for this episode! I’m a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, a...

Not all promises made in contracts involve money. On Episode 121 of Business Law 101, I go into consideration and legal detriments. Thanks for joining me for this episode! I’m a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I’ve also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Dea...

On Episode 120 of Business Law 101, I discuss accepting bilateral and unilateral offers, counteroffers, and the Uniform Commercial Code’s rejection of the mirror image rule. Thanks for joining me for this episode! I’m a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I’ve also written several non-f...

On Episode 119 of Business Law 101, I cover the logistics of accepting an offer. Thanks for joining me for this episode! I’m a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I’ve also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corru...

Are Clickwrap agreements binding? Does Pepsi actually owe a customer a military grade fighter jet? Find out on Episode 118 of Business Law 101! Thanks for joining me for this episode! I’m a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I’ve also written several non-fiction political commentary bo...

On Episode 117 of Business Law 101, I take a look at option contracts, as well as what makes an offer “firm” under the Uniform Commercial Code. Thanks for joining me for this episode! I’m a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I’ve also written several non-fiction political commentary bo...

On Episode 116 of Business Law 101, I look into how long you have to stand by your offer – and situations where you cannot revoke it at all. Thanks for joining me for this episode! I’m a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I’ve also written several non-fiction political commentary books...

On Episode 115 of Business Law 101, I take a look at what makes an offer count from a legal perspective, including whether that changes if the offer isn’t addressed to anyone in particular, or in the case of auctions. Thanks for joining me for this episode! I’m a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of...

On Episode 114 of Business Law 101, we go over the basics of offering and accepting a contract. Thanks for joining me for this episode! I’m a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I’ve also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Ve...

On Episode 113 of Business Law 101, we talk about some specific types of equitable remedies: rescission and restitution. Thanks for joining me for this episode! I’m a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I’ve also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for Ameri...

Sometimes, when you win a lawsuit, you win something other than money. Episode 112 of Business Law 101 covers equitable remedies. Thanks for joining me for this episode! I’m a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I’ve also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal...

The first legal challenges to Biden’s student loan debt forgiveness have been filed. For a breakdown of the charges – and the likely outcomes of the lawsuits – make sure to check out Episode 111 of Business Law 101! Thanks for joining me for this episode! I’m a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of S...

On Episode 110 of Business Law 101, I discuss additional types of damages, including consequential, punitive, and liquidated damages. Thanks for joining me for this episode! I’m a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I’ve also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad D...

On Episode 109 of Business Law 101, I discuss compensatory and nominal damages (including a famous NFL nominal damages case). Thanks for joining me for this episode! I’m a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I’ve also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for...

In an unusual turn of events, a judge has not only sanctioned Alex Jones but actually barred his attorneys from presenting a defense. Find out what that means on Episode 109 of Business Law 101. Thanks for joining me for this episode! I’m a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I’ve also...

On Episode 107 of Business Law 101, I explain the difference between executed and executory contracts, and the way the clothing store J.C. Penny used the latter in their bankruptcy case. Thanks for joining me for this episode! I’m a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I’ve also written...

Sometimes there are contracts that only one party has the right to enforce. Check out Episode 106 of Business Law 11 for more about voidable contracts. Thanks for joining me for this episode! I’m a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I’ve also written several non-fiction political comme...

Sometimes a contract isn’t as straightforward as you would expect, but that doesn’t make it automatically void. On Episode 105 of Business Law 101, I get into the weeds about bilateral, unilateral, and quasi contracts. Thanks for joining me for this episode! I’m a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University o...

Remember that scene in “The Godfather” where Al Pacino says “I'm gonna make him an offer he can't refuse”? That’s actually a contract of adhesion. Check out Episode 104 of Business Law 101 for more about adhesion and contract enforcement theory. Thanks for joining me for this episode! I’m a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured pr...

Signing contracts is almost inevitable in modern society, but what makes that contract binding? Check out Episode 103 of Business Law 101 to hear about the basics of forming a contract and where contract law comes from. Thanks for joining me for this episode! I’m a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University...

Three major chicken processing companies were caught conspiring to fix wages. Check out Episode 102 of Business Law 101 for more on this clear violation of antitrust law. Thanks for joining me for this episode! I’m a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I’ve also written several non-fict...

Contracts are the lifeblood of business. In Episode 101 of Business Law 101, I give an introduction to this important topic and discuss the iTopic case, in which a jury found that they misappropriated trade secrets to intentionally violate a contract. Thanks for joining me for this episode! I’m a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenu...

Using trade secrets strategically is an important part of managing your intellectual property. Check out Episode 100 of Business Law 101 for an overview of the strategy of trade secrets. Thanks for joining me for this episode! I’m a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I’ve also written...