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 25, 2020 | Business Transactions
Transferring your ownership of your company is a critical transition in your financial life and in the life of your business. Planning when and how you move out of an ownership role requires thoughtful consideration of how to address many possible situations. The...
On behalf of Stephenson Fournier | Jun 10, 2020 | Business Transactions
Managing contracts is an essential part of doing business. You and the other companies you do business with count on your contracts to define your promises. The contract can seem clear as you finalize negotiations, but when it comes time to look at the details, it can...
On behalf of Stephenson Fournier | Jun 4, 2020 | Business Transactions
Often, when you start a business, you work with more than just your clients. You work with other companies, too. Although you may not have formal contracts with your customers, you may find yourself negotiating contracts to get the supplies and other services you need...
On behalf of Stephenson Fournier | Feb 14, 2020 | Blog, Business Transactions
Some enjoy the art of making deals, negotiating agreements and contracts may not be a source of worry. The debate and discussion between current and future partners may be an exciting part of owning a business. For business owners who are new to negotiation or who...
On behalf of Stephenson Fournier | Jan 15, 2020 | Business Transactions
One of the largest constraints on growth for many businesses is liquidity. Debt can be expensive or unavailable on commercially reasonable terms. And, lenders often prefer to work with a company that has substantial equity. In many instances, growth or expansion...
On behalf of Stephenson Fournier | Jan 10, 2020 | Business Transactions
The sphere of commercial lending is hardly a straightforward matter in the business universe. First of all, many and diverse actors can be involved. We spotlight their identities and the tailored work that our deep legal team at Stephenson Fournier does for all of...
On behalf of Stephenson Fournier | Dec 20, 2019 | Business Transactions
Texas is historically entrenched in American business history as a state where commercial enterprise looms large and big deals are routinely consummated. We have noted that singular status in prior Stephenson Fournier blog posts spotlighting diverse economic activity...
On behalf of Stephenson Fournier | Nov 25, 2019 | Business Transactions
First place. And not even a close contest. Crunch the numbers on a mixture of factors that collectively assess locales nationally for their commercial vibrancy and the prospects they hold out for business entrepreneurs, and what do you get? Texas. In fact, the Lone...
On behalf of Stephenson Fournier | Nov 19, 2019 | Business Transactions
Multiple business-linked reports issued recently underscore Texas’ prominent placement as a national economic powerhouse. The conclusions in those studies certainly provide ample information to consider for business principals seeking to establish or expand commercial...
