On behalf of Stephenson Fournier | Jul 28, 2020 | Business Law, Business Transactions
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...
On behalf of Stephenson Fournier | Jul 15, 2020 | Business Law
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...
On behalf of Stephenson Fournier | Jun 29, 2020 | Business Law, Business Transactions
Employees are a valuable asset. In many businesses, they are the most valuable asset. In some industries, employment contracts are normal and expected. They can be beneficial to an employer if properly constructed. While your employee gets certain protections for...
On behalf of Stephenson Fournier | Jun 22, 2020 | Business Law
Developing client lists and sales strategies for your business can take years. You trust your employees to help you build your business by using your trusted methods. An enforceable non-compete covenant can be essential to protecting your business’s secrets....
On behalf of Stephenson Fournier | Jun 5, 2020 | Business Law
Every business has information that makes it different than its competitors. Your business may not have a secret recipe, but it does have traits that make your business unique in your industry. If you do not value and protect your secrets, you could lose your edge in...
On behalf of Stephenson Fournier | May 28, 2020 | Business Law
At some point in every business, there is a need to find additional financing. There are many options for financing, from traditional loans to venture capitalists. You need to figure out what option works best for your business. One type of funding to consider is...
On behalf of Stephenson Fournier | May 26, 2020 | Business Law
Starting a new business is an exciting time. You and your partner are ready to charge into the future as your company plans develop. There are times, even when the business is doing well, that your partnership feels strained and awkward. You may not have substantial...
On behalf of Stephenson Fournier | May 21, 2020 | Business Law
In the early stages of a partnership or LLC, it is easy to see your venture with complete optimism. When you are excited about a new opportunity, you may not see the need for changes in the future. As you and your partners started your business, it seemed like your...
On behalf of Stephenson Fournier | May 18, 2020 | Business Law
As owner of a closely-held business, you have created a company culture and have systems and a brand in place that have brought you success. You are accustomed to being responsible primarily to yourself and your partners and associates. There are times when it makes...
On behalf of Stephenson Fournier | Apr 29, 2020 | Business Law
For most companies, there is not a constant surge of business that promises prosperity for the foreseeable future. There are times when you are doing well, and times when you hope for more. When your business is booming, it is easy to start thinking about reinvesting...
