HOUSTON LAW BLOG
Franchises part 1: An introduction to franchising
by Stephenson Fournier | Jul 23, 2021 | Business Law
A successful business is hard to develop from the ground up, but there may be a shortcut if you have the investment capital and a desire for an established brand. By investing in a successful franchise, you may build a profitable business using a tested template. What...
Is “urban sprawl” a development opportunity?
by Stephenson Fournier | Jul 20, 2021 | Firm News
Many have mixed feelings on the concept of “urban sprawl.” Many critics highlight concerns of social and environmental issues closely tied to the origins of expanding suburban developments surrounding cities. However, in the reality of 2021, urban sprawl appears to be...
Why are people talking about a California-to-Texas business migration?
by Stephenson Fournier | Jul 14, 2021 | Firm News
A recent article for the Dallas Morning News went to great lengths to explain the current trend of tech companies moving to Texas from California. Many attribute this trend to several reasons, such as: Favorable taxation policies for people and businesses Texas is...
The importance of choosing the proper insurance plan for your business
by Stephenson Fournier | Jul 8, 2021 | Business Law, Business Transactions
Opening a new business is the culmination of a great deal of planning, much of it around securing financing and investors. There is a strong chance that your potential investors will require proper risk management before taking the leap. That means finding the ideal...
Tax planning does not stop just because it is summer
by Stephenson Fournier | Jun 24, 2021 | Firm News
It is natural to put the prospect of tax liability out of mind once tax season ends. However, every transaction and investment will have tax implications no matter what time of year it is made. That is why tax planning is such an essential task for businesses and...