Transferring Ownership: What You Need to Know for Small Businesses and Franchises
Transferring ownership of a small business or franchise can be a complicated process. A business owner needs to consider how they wish to make the transfer and whether they want to transfer full or partial ownership. Even when you have a clear-cut idea of the type of transfer you’re seeking, the specific...
Understanding Debt in Business Mergers
One of the most critical points of negotiation in many business mergers is the companies’ debts. Corporate debt can play an outsized role in a merger transaction, including determining company valuation and merger price, transaction terms, or even whether the merger happens.
Understanding business debt in the context of...
Piercing the Corporate Veil: What Does it Actually Mean?
There’s a persistent old wives’ tale that once you form a company, you’re suddenly shielded from everything. Every act, every contract, every liability—none of it can possibly reach you. As if filing with the Secretary of State instantly transforms you into an untouchable, impenetrable fortress.
Here’s the truth: your...
Corporate Governance in 2025: Things To Consider For Texas Businesses
Many people try to run a business, yet few succeed. The difference between those who succeed and those who fail? Strong corporate governance. In this post, our Texas corporate attorneys talk about what effective corporate governance means and how you can be among the businesses that thrive in 2025.
Reasons Why a Business Needs to be Restructured
Restructuring is the process of changing a company's operations, organizational framework, or finances. Business restructuring is also referred to as reorganization. Restructuring results in a new business model that helps the company grow, improve, and expand. Our Texas business attorneys discuss reasons why a business needs to be restructured and...
Corporate Governance In 2026: Important Considerations To Understand
Texas is rewriting the rules of corporate governance in 2026, and businesses that fail to adapt risk being left behind. With Senate Bill 29 reshaping director protections, the Texas Stock Exchange preparing to launch, and AI governance becoming a boardroom priority, the landscape has never shifted this dramatically or this fast.
Avoiding Liability in Successor Corporation Mergers
Successor corporations offer many potential advantages to both the company selling its assets and the one making the purchase. The seller may be looking to retire, require capital to start a new business venture, or be unable to continue managing the company. Whatever the case, they will enjoy a payoff for the...
Tax Implications of Mergers and Acquisitions
Some of the most complex transactions organizations can be involved in are mergers and acquisitions. In great part, this is because mergers and acquisitions have tax ramifications, impacting taxes at both the state and federal levels.
Lawyers well-versed in business law can guide you through the challenging and...
Structuring Earn-Outs in Mergers & Acquisition Deals: A Guide
You've negotiated a deal, but you and the buyer can't agree on what your business is worth. Earn-outs offer a solution: part of the purchase price is paid after closing, based on how the company performs. When structured correctly, earn-outs align incentives, reduce upfront risk, and bridge valuation gaps. But poorly drafted...
Opening an Etsy Shop: Do I Need a Lawyer?
If you’re ready to turn your craft or hobby into a business, you’re probably considering opening an Etsy shop. That’s a great idea. The e-commerce website generated $2.6 billion in 2022 alone. Independent sellers appreciate how easy the Etsy platform is to use. You can have your own store up...