Houston Law Blog
What to do if your Texas corporation experiences a data leak
On Behalf of Stephenson Fournier | Apr 22, 2024 | Business Law
Data leaks can be a nightmare for any Texas corporation, potentially exposing sensitive information and harming both the company's reputation and supplier and customer trust. Protecting data is more important than ever, but even with the best security measures,...
Houston’s lack of zoning is a boon for commercial real estate
On Behalf of Stephenson Fournier | Mar 29, 2024 | Commercial Real Estate
Houston, Texas, stands out as the largest city in the United States without traditional zoning laws. The government of almost every other U.S. city divides its municipality into different zones or districts and specifies the allowable land uses for each zone. As...
Tax considerations for section 1031 exchanges in real estate
On Behalf of Stephenson Fournier | Mar 29, 2024 | Commercial Real Estate
Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code offers a powerful tax strategy for commercial real estate investors. It allows an investor to sell a commercial property and defer paying capital gains taxes by reinvesting the proceeds into a like-kind property of equal or...
Legal requirements for protecting customer information
On Behalf of Stephenson Fournier | Mar 8, 2024 | Business Law
Data privacy and security are important considerations for businesses that collect and store customer information. Texas has laws specifically pertaining to the protection of customer data from unauthorized access, use or disclosure. Understanding these requirements...
Small business tax deduction strategies
On Behalf of Stephenson Fournier | Feb 29, 2024 | Business Law
When you run a small business, every penny counts. One way to save money and keep more of your hard-earned profits is by taking advantage of tax deductions. As a small business owner, you should know how to maximize your small business tax deductions. Separate your...