Business Law 101

Have I lost you with all the legal terms and abbreviations? Listen in here, where I cover what those terms and abbreviations mean for contract law and 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...

A bankruptcy court judge has ruled that InfoWars is not one of the assets that Alex Jones will have to liquidate to pay off the massive damages he owes following the Sandy Hook massacre defamation case.  Learn why that matters this week on 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 a...

The ACLU is suing the city of Chicago on behalf of advocacy groups who want to protest at the Democratic National convention in a couple of weeks, but can’t because of their current security plans. Learn more this week on 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 profes...

When exactly does Article 2 of the Uniform Commercial Code apply? I cover its scope, this week on 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 books: Bad Deal for America...

Bob Menendez was convicted of 16 criminal charges for using his position as the senior senator for New Jersey to funnel billions of dollars in foreign aid to Egypt in exchange for bribes. Learn more this week on 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...

Alec Baldwin’s involuntary manslaughter case was dismissed with prejudice when the judge found the prosecution withheld evidence. What does that mean? Find out this week on 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 wr...

The UCC and common law also have differences when it comes to performance and discharge of contracts. I get into it this week on 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 commenta...

The abortion pill ruling was a bit of a surprise for the conservative-dominated Supreme Court. Given that it was a technical ruling, the future of mifepristone is far from settled - in spite of the likelihood that this particular case is now over.   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 tenure...

Between using the “Titanic law” as a legal shield and a potential comparative negligence defense, the courtroom drama side of the Baltimore bridge collision promises to be as entertaining as the human & economic costs are bleak.   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...

How are the UCC and common law different for contracts? I talk about the differences for consideration, voidability, illegality, form, & 3rd parties, this week on 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...

The Corporate Transparency Act is a big deal, and it’s effective this year. Tax attorney Scott Dondershine joins me this week to discuss this comprehensive legislation.   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...

Don Henley filed a criminal lawsuit that alleged handwritten lyrics from the Eagles’ hit album Hotel California were stolen, but the trial faced an uphill battle because of the burden of proof required. Learn more this week on 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 p...

The Uniform Commercial Code and the common law have some crucial differences when it comes to contracts. I get into the particulars of the differences for offer and acceptance, this week on 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. Tho...

The courts recently ruled in favor of Whole foods when they were accused of unfair labor practices for not letting employees wear BLM apparel to work. Learn about it this week on 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 a...

So, Donald Trump was granted immunity by SCOTUS. What does that actually mean? I get into it this week on 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 books: Bad Deal for...

What’s the big deal, legally speaking, about Fani Willis’ phone records? I get into it this week on 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 books: Bad Deal for Americ...

While less commonly utilized, the 12-step approach, the Blanchard/Peale model, and the Front Page of the Newspaper test are also valuable tools for ethical analysis. Learn more this week on 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. Tho...

Stakeholder Analysis is the most popular form of business ethics analysis today. Calling it an ethical theory, however, is critically flawed. Learn why this week on 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 se...

You’d think it goes without saying that bribery is not an ethical business practice, but it’s actually a fairly common practice in global business markets. Learn more this week on 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...

In the wake of the Vietnam War, the U.S. Defense industry came under fire for questionable ethical decisions. Their response was the “Hammer Approach” to ethics. Learn more this week on 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....

Remember that old saying – just because you *can* do something, it doesn’t mean you *should*? Big shock, that applies to ethics as well. Learn more about the ethics of being opportunistic, this week on 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 Universit...

The bottom line is that, while holding a certain position at a company may serve to incentivize unethical behavior, you are still culpable for your choices. Being under stress from your role is no excuse. Learn more this week on 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...

A common excuse people use to justify unethical behavior is that they are “just following orders.” I have news for you: it didn’t work for the Nazis, and it’s not going to work in the business world. Learn more this week on 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 prof...

One of the most impactful factors in ethical decision making are the people you surround yourself with – friends, significant others, and the like. Learn more this week on 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 wri...

It’s not just mega-corporations – even little Mom and Pop businesses have a corporate culture, and small business owners should be every bit as concerned with making sure theirs is a positive one. Learn more this week on 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 profess...