Did you know that if your contract can’t – or probably can’t – be completely completed within a year, it must be in writing under the Statute of Frauds? Don’t fall victim – check out episode 158 of Business Law 101 for all the details! 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...
Jun 26, 2023•2 min•Season 1Ep. 158
Under the Statute of Frauds, any contract related to paying someone else’s debt or selling land must be in writing – which has some interesting implications for real estate. Check out episode 157 of Business Law 101 to learn more! 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...
Jun 19, 2023•2 min•Season 1Ep. 157
Any contract related to preparing for marriage, from dowries to pre-nups, must be in writing according to the Statute of Frauds. Tune in to episode 156 of Business Law 101 for more info! 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...
May 27, 2023•2 min•Season 1Ep. 156
The Statute of Frauds is a critical part of Business Law, intended to prevent fraud by determining which agreements must be in writing. I give an overview on Episode 155 od 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-s...
May 19, 2023•2 min•Season 1Ep. 155
Of course, like with anything else in the legal system, there are exceptions to the Parol Evidence rule. I get into exceptions to rule, both for Code and non-Code contracts, on Episode 1854 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) ...
May 12, 2023•4 min•Season 1Ep. 154
Do yourself a favor and always put your contracts in writing! On Business Law 101 episode 153, I cover the Parol Evidence Rule (a/k/a “the document speaks for itself”). 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...
Apr 28, 2023•3 min•Season 1Ep. 153
There are a bunch of ways to get into trouble when trying to disclaim liability. On Business Law 101 episode 152, we talk about unconscionability, exculpatory clauses, and tickets. 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...
Apr 21, 2023•3 min•Season 1Ep. 152
Non-compete agreements can be very tricky to enforce! On Business Law 101 episode 151, I get into how they’re different when you sell your business as opposed to in employee 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 c...
Apr 14, 2023•2 min•Season 1Ep. 151
If you illegally hinder trade, you have whole new world of problems called the Sherman Antitrust Act. On Business Law 101 episode 150, we talk about price fixing, price discrimination, and dividing territories. 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) ...
Apr 07, 2023•4 min•Season 1Ep. 150
How a contract is illegal actually matters in terms of what you can do about it. Business Law 101 episode 149 gets into violations of statutes, license agreements, public policy, and usury. 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-st...
Mar 31, 2023•4 min•Season 1Ep. 148
A recent case confirmed that not only are you personally liable for corporate payroll penalties, but that the penalty is 100%. We get into it on Business Law 101 episode 148! 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 ...
Mar 28, 2023•3 min•Season 1Ep. 148
Illegal contracts aren’t enforceable. Period. If it wasn’t a legal transaction to start with, the court won’t enforce it … with a few exceptions. Learn about them on episode 146 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...
Mar 24, 2023•3 min•Season 1Ep. 147
Are non-negotiable standardized contracts, like those used at car dealerships, contracts of adhesion? On Episode 146 of Business Law 101, I get into adhesion, duress, and caveat emptor (“let the buyer beware”). 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) ...
Mar 17, 2023•4 min•Season 1Ep. 146
Attorney Dietrich von Biedenfeld and I discuss what role, if any, gender plays in being susceptible to social media fraud. Part 10 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, whi...
Mar 14, 2023•4 min•Season 1Ep. 145
Sometimes a contract can be invalid because of incapacity. Episode 144 of Business Law 101 gets into incompetency, intoxication, and addiction. 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...
Mar 10, 2023•5 min•Season 1Ep. 144
Attorney Vic Hartman and I discuss additional red flags common among social media fraudsters, particularly the tendency to provide an overwhelming amount of personal photos while refusing to take part in video chats. Part 9 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...
Mar 07, 2023•4 min•Season 1Ep. 143
Minors make everything more complicated, legally speaking. Episode 142 of Business Law 101 gets into some the legal considerations when you forge a contract with a minor. 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...
Mar 03, 2023•4 min•Season 1Ep. 142
Attorneys Vic Hartman and Dietrich von Biedenfeld explain that awareness is key in preventing social media fraud, and go over some common red flags you should be wary of. Part 8 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 c...
Feb 28, 2023•5 min•Season 1Ep. 141
On Episode 140 of Business Law 101, I go into detail about a scam commonly used by dance studios – a great example of contractual misrepresentation. 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 Washing...
Feb 24, 2023•2 min•Season 1Ep. 140
Attorney Vic Hartman and I discuss why social media platforms don’t take more aggressive action against fraudsters. Part 7 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 D...
Feb 21, 2023•3 min•Season 1Ep. 139
One of the best-known cases of intentional, actionable fraud is Bernie Madoff, who swindled billions of dollars from charities and upstanding citizen in a Ponzi scheme. 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...
Feb 17, 2023•2 min•Season 1Ep. 138
I discuss my recent experiences with social media fraudsters and highlight the commonalities I have observed between them. Part 6 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, whil...
Feb 14, 2023•5 min•Season 1Ep. 137
What happens when you misrepresent something in a contract? Episode 136 of Business Law 101 gets into damages for intentional, negligent, and unintentional misrepresentation. 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 ...
Feb 10, 2023•2 min•Season 1Ep. 136
Attorney Dietrich von Biedenfeld discusses both the official and hidden cost of fraud. Part 5 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: 100 Years ...
Feb 07, 2023•3 min•Season 1Ep. 135
As with everything in life, sometimes mistakes happen when fulfilling a contract. Episode 134 of Business Law 101 looks at mutual vs. unilateral mistakes. 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 W...
Feb 03, 2023•3 min•Season 1Ep. 134
Attorney Dietrich von Biedenfeld explains how committing fraud on social media is easier than ever before. Part 4 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...
Jan 31, 2023•6 min•Season 1Ep. 133
There are situations where a contract is invalid because one of the parties consented involuntarily. Check out Episode 132 of Business Law 101 for more on undue influence, duress, and contracts of adhesion. 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) expl...
Jan 27, 2023•3 min•Season 1Ep. 132
Though non-compete agreements are often overused, they are essential in specific situations. This is an unconstitutional power-grab by Biden and the Federal Trade Commission, and will likely be struck down by the courts like student loan forgiveness. 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 commen...
Jan 24, 2023•3 min•Season 1Ep. 131
Officially, under the Uniform Commercial Code, you can’t revoke a written offer to buy or sell goods. But in practice it’s more complicated than that. Check out Episode 130 of Business Law 101 for more! 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 20, 2023•2 min•Season 1Ep. 130
Attorney Vic Hartman discusses some additional types of prevalent social media fraud, particularly spearfishing, romance schemes, and work from home scams. Part 3 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 runni...
Jan 17, 2023•4 min•Season 1Ep. 129
