Sometimes, things go wrong on a job, and you end up having to settle a contract for less than the contract state. You need to negotiate a compromised settlement – called an Accord and Satisfaction. For more on this, check out Episode 128 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 politica...
Jan 13, 2023•4 min•Season 1Ep. 128
Attorney Vic Hartman discusses a cryptocurrency scam that has been making the rounds on LinkedIn. Part 2 of 10. 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 corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America:...
Jan 10, 2023•4 min•Season 1Ep. 127
Modifying a contract works differently depending on whether your contract falls under common law or the Uniform Commercial Code. Check out Episode 126 of Business Law 101 to learn about the differences. 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...
Jan 06, 2023•2 min•Season 1Ep. 126
Attorney and fraud expert Vic Hartman outlines some basic types of fraud and explains why people on LinkedIn, specifically, are vulnerable to cons on that platform. Part 1 of 10. 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 corrupt...
Jan 03, 2023•5 min•Season 1Ep. 125
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-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption runnin...
Dec 30, 2022•3 min•Season 1Ep. 124
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 professor at the University of St. Thomas. I’ve also written several non-fiction political commenta...
Dec 23, 2022•3 min•Season 1Ep. 123
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, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I’ve also written several non-fiction pol...
Dec 16, 2022•4 min•Season 1Ep. 122
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 Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The...
Dec 09, 2022•4 min•Season 1Ep. 121
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-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption r...
Dec 02, 2022•3 min•Season 1Ep. 120
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 corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failur...
Nov 25, 2022•3 min•Season 1Ep. 119
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 books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington D...
Nov 18, 2022•3 min•Season 1Ep. 118
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 books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington D...
Nov 11, 2022•3 min•Season 1Ep. 117
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: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, ...
Nov 04, 2022•3 min•Season 1Ep. 116
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 St. Thomas. I’ve also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America ...
Oct 28, 2022•4 min•Season 1Ep. 115
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 Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Le...
Oct 21, 2022•3 min•Season 1Ep. 114
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 America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of...
Oct 14, 2022•3 min•Season 1Ep. 113
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 for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The D...
Oct 07, 2022•3 min•Season 1Ep. 112
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 St. Thomas. I’ve also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2...
Oct 04, 2022•4 min•Season 1Ep. 111
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 Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while T...
Sep 30, 2022•4 min•Season 1Ep. 110
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 America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decli...
Sep 23, 2022•3 min•Season 1Ep. 109
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 written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Veg...
Sep 20, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 109
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 several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style...
Sep 16, 2022•4 min•Season 1Ep. 107
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 commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Wash...
Sep 09, 2022•3 min•Season 1Ep. 106
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 of St. Thomas. I’ve also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America...
Sep 02, 2022•4 min•Season 1Ep. 105
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 professor at the University of St. Thomas. I’ve also written several non-fiction political commentary ...
Aug 26, 2022•3 min•Season 1Ep. 104
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 of St. Thomas. I’ve also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for Americ...
Aug 19, 2022•5 min•Season 1Ep. 103
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-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption runn...
Aug 16, 2022•3 min•Season 1Ep. 102
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 tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I’ve also written several non-fiction political comme...
Aug 12, 2022•3 min•Season 1Ep. 101
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 several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style...
Aug 05, 2022•2 min•Season 1Ep. 100
What do you do when someone tries to steal a trade secret? Find out in Episode 99 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 books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Year...
Jul 29, 2022•4 min•Season 1Ep. 99
