A key step in any Texas mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transaction is signing a letter of intent (LOI). The LOI outlines the primary terms agreed upon for the proposed deal and serves as a roadmap for conducting due diligence and progressing toward a final purchase agreement and closing. The experienced…
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How Do I Get a DBA in Texas?
Many Texas businesses used an assumed name or alias, also known as “doing business as” or DBA. For example, let’s say that a woman named Rebecca Franklin decides to open a bakery. She elects to run her business as a sole proprietorship, meaning she does not create a separate legal…
How to Set Up Your Merger for Success
Mergers offer many Texas businesses the ability to quickly expand their operations. But mergers are also a complex undertaking, even when the companies involved may still be relatively small in size and scope. That is why it is always important to work with an experienced Texas mergers and acquisitions lawyer…
How to Conduct Due Diligence Before Buying a Business
Conducting due diligence is a crucial step in any merger or acquisition deal. After making and accepting an offer, the buyer must verify essential information about the seller’s business — a process known as due diligence. The experienced Texas merger and acquisition attorneys at Structure Law Group will guide you…
The Role of a Texas Business Attorney in a Corporate Merger
Corporate acquisitions are rarely simple. Any merger requires careful pre-planning on both sides. And even where there is eagerness to conclude an M&A deal quickly, several steps must be followed to ensure a successful outcome for all parties involved. At Structure Law Group, our Texas mergers and acquisitions attorneys can…
Business Attorney or AI?
John Roberts, Jr., the United States chief justice, used a report on the federal judiciary to comment on the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the legal profession. Roberts noted, “Proponents of AI tout its potential to increase access to justice, particularly for litigants with limited resources.”. The Chief…
Due Diligence on an M&A Deal
A merger or acquisition is one of the most complex transactions that a Texas business–or, in this case, multiple Texas businesses–can enter into. There is no such thing as an “impulse buy” when it comes to M&A. Both sides need to perform “due diligence” before closing a final deal. Mistakes…
Unusual Corporate Practices and Their Legal Implications
1. Some corporations undertake extreme Corporate Social Responsibility (“CSR”) initiatives, such as pledging to donate a significant portion of their profits to social causes or implementing radical environmental sustainability measures. While these practices can enhance a business’s reputation, they are not always without legal and financial risks. Legal Implications: Fiduciary…
Mitigating Post-Acquisition Cybersecurity and Privacy Risks
Acquisitions can significantly enhance a company’s capabilities and market reach, but they also can bring substantial cybersecurity and privacy risks. These risks are particularly pronounced in states like California and Texas, where more stringent data protection requirements and privacy laws apply. Properly addressing these risks is critical to ensuring a…
The Importance of Due Diligence
The phrase “due diligence” is often used in the law and is a critical component when contemplating a business transaction. Due diligence means thoroughly investigating and analyzing the facts and key terms of the deal before engaging in a major business transaction, such as acquiring a company or investing in…