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...
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Why are people talking about a California-to-Texas business migration?
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...
Tax planning does not stop just because it is summer
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...
If malls die, what will happen to the space?
The conventional wisdom is that the “age of the mall” is slowly but surely coming to an end. Truthfully, malls are a particular quirk of the American retail landscape. They initially catered to consumers in an era when people moved out of cities and into more suburban...
General solicitation under Rule 506 (c): Part 3
The verification of accredited investors can be a significant hurdle for issuers who want to comply with Rule 506(c) under Regulation D and use general solicitation methods in their offering. The law requires that issuers take “reasonable” steps to verify that every...
All Stephenson Fournier partners named to Super Lawyers 2021
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...
Opportunity zones can help spur development
Urban areas have long struggled to spread development interests more equitably. One part of town may be bustling, offering a quality of life many people are willing to pay top dollar for. Meanwhile, a neighborhood a few miles down the road may be struggling with...
Commercial property owners: could a cost segregation study lower your tax burdens?
As your commercial property business expands and grows, tax planning becomes more complicated and your tax burden increases. Anything you can do within the limits of the law to restructure, reorganize and minimize your tax burden is a boost to your bottom line. If...
Companies re-evaluate pay structure for remote workers
As the coronavirus pandemic passes the one-year mark, remote workers are still wary of returning to the office despite vaccinations ramping up and restrictions easing across the country. Many of these employees have even taken the extra step of relocating from...
Houston new headquarters of largest dredging contractor in U.S.
2021 is shaping up to be a significant year for Houston’s commercial business market. In addition to Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s announcement that it will be relocating its headquarters to Houston, so too will the nation’s largest dredging contractor. The Great Lakes...