Raising outside capital can help your company grow, but it can also change who has the power to make key decisions. As a founder, you may focus on funding terms and ownership percentages while paying less attention to board authority, investor protections and voting...
Competition drives business forward and pushes companies to improve their products and services. Healthy rivalry benefits everyone, including customers. However, some competitors cross ethical and legal boundaries in their quest to win. When that happens, you may have...
As a majority shareholder or board member, you want to protect yourself and your company. However, the line between your personal interest and your duties can sometimes feel unclear. Self-dealing is one of the areas that causes the most concern in Texas. Understanding...
You built your business through hard work and smart decisions. Your partners are also supposed to act in the company’s best interest, but sometimes they do not. When this happens, early action matters because waiting too long can reduce your options and raise risk....
After years of sharing a life and financial responsibilities, divorce is never simple. When significant wealth is part of the picture, the weight often feels even greater. Many high-net-worth couples in Texas expect their financial resources to make divorce easier. In...
