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Earnouts are typically used in business acquisitions when the buyer and seller cannot come to terms on an upfront cash price. Instead, the seller agrees to accept additional payments after the sale closes as a way to bridge differences over the company’s valuation....
On Jan. 18, the U.S. Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission announced plans to tighten regulations and enforcement over illegal business mergers. The agencies will also ask for public comment on updating current federal guidelines guarding against unlawful...
As a new year begins, several laws passed by the Texas Legislature last year take effect. The new rules may have a wide-ranging impact on many facets of the lives of Texans. Businesses, however, have a duty to understand how they will contend with a new legal...
Buying or merging with a company is a popular strategy to make your company grow. However, such transactions can be costly and many entrepreneurs do not have liquidity to pay upfront or do not want to use up cash reserves. Instead of using your company’s profits to...
The transition into a new year is always a good moment to reassess strategies for the last year and build for tomorrow. While savvy entrepreneurs are always on the lookout for new investments, the tumultuousness of the last few years can lead to some anxiety when...
Many business people view contracts as being mutually beneficial, however, there may be circumstances under which a contract leaves one side at a distinct disadvantage. Often a contract is agreed after thorough negotiation with much forethought. Yet, negotiation and...
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...
Virtually all of us deal with contracts on a regular basis – from rental leases to employment agreements. One feature that has become increasingly common in many contracts – particularly for subscription services – is the automatic renewal clause. This is a provision...
From our vantage here in Texas, we often look to the oil and gas industry for insight into the health of the greater economy. Oil and gas is a driving force here and the sector materially influences not just our state, but also countries and economies around the...
With COVID-19 cases increasing across the U.S., many states are pausing their economic recovery plans while leaders contemplate new or increased measures to restrict the virus’s transmission. Leaders in the Lone Star State continue to work on measures to protect...