Houston Law Blog
Do not let your service contracts derail your M&A deal
On Behalf of Stephenson Fournier | Jul 28, 2026 | Firm News
Executive teams preparing for a corporate exit spend months on valuation, cap table structure, and intellectual property. Vendor contracts and service agreements get reviewed last, and in M&A transactions, that sequencing can be an expensive mistake. When a...
Understanding joint ventures: How can you minimize the impact of taxes on your businesses?
On Behalf of Stephenson Fournier | Jul 1, 2026 | Business Law
Taxes are often one of the biggest factors shaping decisions about joint ventures. While the business deal may drive the “why” of the collaboration, tax planning often determines the “how.” This includes whether to form a new entity, what type of entity to use, how to...
Expanding your business to another state: 4 questions to consider
On Behalf of Stephenson Fournier | Jul 1, 2026 | Business Law
Expanding into a new state — whether by opening a new location, hiring remote employees, buying an existing company or completing an acquisition merger — can be a major growth opportunity. It can also expose your business to new legal obligations, taxes, licensing...
Understanding joint ventures: Who takes on the tasks in your business?
On Behalf of Stephenson Fournier | Jul 1, 2026 | Firm News
Joint ventures often look straightforward on paper: two (or more) parties form a new business to pursue a shared opportunity. In practice, many JVs succeed or fail based on a more basic question—who is actually doing the work. Manufacturing, R&D, distribution,...
Understanding joint ventures: Who makes choices as you move forward?
On Behalf of Stephenson Fournier | Jul 1, 2026 | Firm News
A joint venture only works if the parties can make decisions and operate efficiently and if each party agrees with how they share or limit control. That means governance is not just a formality; it is the operating system of the venture. As the parties move from...