Richards Rodriguez & Skeith LLP

06/01/2026

Is your U.S. subsidiary deal ready? 🇺🇸

In this latest video, Founding Partner Paul Skeith highlights a critical sequence for international companies looking to acquire in the States: formation must precede negotiation.

🛫 Does your current legal structure support an international buy move, or are you building the plane while flying it?

05/29/2026

❗ If your company relies on SBA 7(a) or 504 loans, a major shift in eligibility is now in effect as of late Q2.

The Small Business Administration has tightened the rules for noncitizen participation in the 7(a) and 504 loan programs.

If your company has international stakeholders, these new restrictions could mean the difference between a funded expansion and a flat-out denial.

Read the full breakdown of the new restrictions and how to protect your access to capital: https://na2.hubs.ly/H05grxS0

The SBA’s recent policy changes reflect a broader shift in how the agency is approaching eligibility requirements for federal lending programs.

05/28/2026

Many see this as a story of a rogue board, but this is more about structural misalignment and the threat it may bring to a business.

When your governance framework pulls in the opposite direction of your growth strategy, the founder becomes the flashpoint.

ensures that your board and leadership team agree on the definition of success before a crisis hits.

🎥 Watch our deep dive into handling succession planning and governance issues:
https://na2.hubs.ly/H05gqMk0

05/27/2026

Founding Partner Paul Skeith breaks down the essential legal architecture for international companies eyeing U.S. growth.

If you’re based outside the States, the "how" of your acquisition is just as important as the "who."

🤔 For those who have expanded internationally: what was the biggest culture shock you encountered in the U.S. legal or tax system?

05/21/2026

In this video, Founding Partner Paul Skeith explores how Benjamin Franklin’s 18th-century errata and civic mindset offer a masterclass for the modern entrepreneur.

If you've read a classic that has shaped how you think about business, share it in the comments below. 👇

05/19/2026

Are your interns truly exempt from minimum wage and overtime laws? 🤨

The Department of Labor’s primary beneficiary test evaluates three critical factors:

1️⃣ The degree of employer control
2️⃣ The quality of training provided
3️⃣ Whether the intern’s tasks displace the work of regular employees

If you are hiring interns from outside your home state (especially in Texas), the complexity doubles.

Watch Managing Partner Jim Howicz explain how to approach hiring outside of Texas:
https://na2.hubs.ly/H05gp_b0

05/18/2026

In our latest video, Founding Partner Paul Skeith breaks down how Benjamin Franklin’s 18th-century principles, like tracking habits and building a Junto mastermind, are actually the ultimate ROI for today’s business owners. 👀

If you’ve been feeling like your business has hit a plateau, it might be time to look at your foundational habits.

Which of Franklin's principles do you need to practice the most right now: more discipline or building a stronger peer group? 👇

05/15/2026

Trust is a strategic asset that no contract can replicate. 🤝

In M&A, it’s easy to treat deals as a series of impersonal transactions. But the most sustainable partnerships, and the most profitable ones, are built on empathy and integrity as Founding Partner of Richards Rodriguez & Skeith, Paul Skeith discusses in this video.

So, some food for thought: How much weight do you give to cultural fit and transparency during a negotiation?

Let us know in the comments below.👇

05/14/2026

The build vs. buy debate has officially tilted as of 2026 and if you follow the news, it may already be abundantly clear.

Tech giants are acquiring AI startups at the seed and series A stages to secure talent and proprietary capabilities. For both the acquirer and the target, this exit comes with legal hurdles that can derail a deal post-closing. 🚧

Here are some key considerations when acquiring an AI company:

• How do you integrate disparate tech stacks without compromising system integrity?
• In the AI world, your value is your data. If the training data is legally noisy or lacks proper licensing, the acquisition’s value could plummet.
• Establishing clear AI ethics and compliance frameworks is a requirement.

Read our full breakdown on navigating AI acquisitions:
https://na2.hubs.ly/H05gp-G0

05/12/2026

Partnership problems don't usually have one single cause. Wouldn’t that be easy?

💰 One partner contributes additional capital without updating ownership terms.

📝 Another takes on more operational responsibility while equity remains unchanged. Decisions start happening informally.

💬 Conversations about succession never quite occur.

What once felt manageable can turn into conflict when pressure increases.

Sometimes, it’s valuable to think beyond today and consider tomorrow and how change can affect authority and economics.

For a deeper discussion on handling succession planning issues within a business, learn more here
👉 https://na2.hubs.ly/H04GpgX0