HOUSTON LAW BLOG
Understanding responsibility surrounding construction delays
On Behalf of Stephenson Fournier | Apr 14, 2021 | Commercial Real Estate
Sometimes there are forces beyond your control that keep the work under a contract from being completed on time. The parties to the contract might disagree about who or what is at fault. Delay damages, a specific type of liquidated damages, are provisions in a...
All Stephenson Fournier partners named to Super Lawyers 2021
On Behalf of Stephenson Fournier | Apr 2, 2021 | Firm News
All the partners in the Houston law office of Stephenson Fournier have been named to the 2021 Texas Super Lawyers list. Partners Juli Fournier, Christopher Hanno, and Alison Bloom have all selected as Texas Super Lawyers. Only 5 percent of attorneys in Texas are named...
SEC amends definition of ‘accredited investor’
On Behalf of Stephenson Fournier | Apr 1, 2021 | Business Law
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted new rules in the latter half of 2020, adding new categories for people and entities that qualify as accredited investors, allowing them to invest in certain exempt, unregistered securities offerings. The amendments...
4 ways businesses can attract better talent
On Behalf of Stephenson Fournier | Mar 30, 2021 | Business Law
Many successful businesses stay on top through innovation and by adapting to current trends and practices. However, too many rely on the same old recruitment strategy they have used for years, which may be hurting their ability to attract the best and the brightest....
What are the advantages of starting an LLC in Texas?
On Behalf of Stephenson Fournier | Mar 26, 2021 | Business Law
Choosing the optimal business form in Texas can be a challenge. Depending upon your goals, an experienced business formation attorney can help you select the appropriate entity, which may include a sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, limited liability...