Preparing to Sell your Business?
Building your business and getting it to a point where it has considerable marketability is a major accomplishment. The decision to sell your business can be bittersweet. Because of the work you have put in, you will want to find a buyer that honors the valuation and sees the potential. Here are some considerations to […]
What are Houston Zoning Laws
If you are a recent arrival in Houston with plans to develop commercial properties, you may reasonably assume you need to first familiarize yourself with the city’s zoning laws. You may be surprised to learn Houston actually has no formal zoning laws. According to the Kinder Institute for Urban Research, the city’s regulations impose very few […]
Issues to Consider in a Business Merger or Acquisition
Mergers may provide business owners with opportunities to become part of a much larger organization. As noted by the U.S. Small Business Administration, mergers involve two or more separate companies combining into one new entity. Many businesses, however, discover that the merger did not prove as beneficial as expected. Differences in pre-merger operations may hamper a smooth […]
International Business Ventures Require Well Drafted Agreements
Any business venture requires the right agreements, and those agreements must abide by the laws of wherever that venture takes place. This gets more complicated when you include international partnerships. In 2021, for example, two chemical manufacturing businesses aimed to join forces in the Asian automaker market. KPX and Huntsman unite The President of KPX […]
Is an LLC Right for You?
When starting off on your business journey, one of the first steps you must take involves deciding on your business structure. You have plenty to choose from, and each offers its own potential benefits along with possible drawbacks or hurdles. An LLC – or limited liability company – is just one of the many structures […]
What Should you Know about Title Insurance?
If you purchased or plan to purchase commercial real estate, have likely investigated all the requirements. In addition to the obligations in the purchasing process, you may also consider some optional steps, such as purchasing a title insurance policy. Understanding title insurance and when you need it may help protect you and your property. Protection […]
Structuring as an LLC
As new business owners, one of the first steps people take often includes choosing a business structure type. Among several other options, a limited liability company is a common organization choice for those with medium- or higher-risk businesses. Before structuring their fledgling businesses as limited liability companies, however, it behooves business owners to understand what […]
Immigration Compliance and the Hiring Process
Under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA), the Immigration Act of 1990 and the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act (IIRIRA) of 1996, employers have the responsibilities relating to immigration law in the hiring process. Employers Must Do the Following to Maintain Compliance: Verify the […]
What do Cooperatives look like in Texas?
Business organization is one of the first steps for any company and it is important to understand all your options. One that often goes overlooked is the corporate cooperative model. These types of businesses pose a variety of benefits including the democratizing of the workplace. This allows for member-producers or member-consumers to determine the direction […]
Shannon Quadros Featured on Legal Podcast
Shannon Quadros, a Shareholder at Quadros, Migl & Crosby PLLC, was recently featured as a “Monday Mentor” on Daniel Hare’s podcast, aptly named, “Lone Star Lawyers,” to discuss business development, diversity in law firms, and adding value to clients. The podcast can be found here: https://varsitysearch.com/lonestarlawyers/mondaymentors/monday-mentors-with-houston-litigator-shannon-quadros/