HOUSTON LAW BLOG
Commercial landlords weigh ‘pandemic clauses’
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to devastate businesses – big and small – across Texas and the rest of the nation. The sharp decline in sales not only hurts retail companies’ bottom lines but leaves many unable to make rent payments to commercial landlords. The...
5 tips for protecting your business agreements
Few things are as vital to the foundation of your business as a well-thought-out contract. A good contract can have the power to start a relationship out on the right foot, provide a professional and friendly culture and even affect your bottom line. So, what does a...
What should you do before someone else takes over?
Entrepreneurship can allow incredible success and opportunity for those who combine creativity with perseverance. If you’ve formed a business, you understand the risks involved, and you can take pride in the challenges you and your team have overcome. Creating a...
How can you strengthen your company’s cybersecurity?
With the continual advancements in technology, cybersecurity is something you will need to plan for. Without adequate protective measures in place, a data breach could leave you scrambling for solutions when it is already too late. Cybersecurity is the process of...
What to know when investing in commercial real estate
Between performing due diligence, understanding the details of your agreements and properly negotiating, the act of investing in commercial real estate can take a lot of time away from your everyday life. While your attorney will certainly be a great asset and take on...
When is it a good idea to seek a business partner?
Deciding whether to move forward with a business partnership is among the most important decisions you can make as a business owner. For some, a partnership may not be a good idea. For others, a partnership may give their business the propulsion and strategy it needs...
Convert empty buildings into mixed-use spaces
These tumultuous times may be wreaking havoc on your commercial real estate enterprise. Once-loyal tenants may be late with payments and long-standing companies may be going out of business. As the owner of a newly empty shopping center or professional building, you...
Benefits of a sound business succession plan
For many successful business owners or partners, the thought of stepping down hasn’t crossed their minds, especially when retirement is still a long way off. The same is true for choosing the right person to take over. That’s understandable, as growing a company’s...
Timeframes, due diligence and merger reviews in Texas
Mergers between companies in Texas and other states could take several months or over a year to complete. A successful transaction generally requires a thorough review of each party's existing business, product lines and debts. Companies negotiating a merger could...
Landmark LGBTQ decision from Supreme Court
Workplace discrimination can be a complicated subject both for employers and employees. For some groups of people, there have been protections when they experience discrimination in the workplace. In a recent Supreme Court decision, the LGBTQ community celebrated a...
