Asset Sale vs. Stock Sale Deciding whether to structure a business sale as an asset sale or a stock sale is complicated because the parties involved benefit from opposing structures. An asset sale is the purchase of individual assets and liabilities, whereas a stock...
By Chris Williams, Partner This month we decided to address risk from two very different perspectives. First a look at managing risk within a portfolio and second a look at a very real risk to how the stock market functions. There have been several factors that...
When contemplating whether to start your own business it is easy to be overwhelmed by all of the decisions you are faced. This holds true whether you’re an attorney looking to start her own practice, a real estate professional who receives a 1099, or an entrepreneur...
As business owners, we’re focused on running our business. Every day brings new challenges, opportunities, and decisions. We can’t plan for everything, but there are some common mistakes that consistently cause businesses to fail. The key is to know what these...
Congress has periodically looked at the idea of simplifying tax-sheltered savings, but for now investors have a dizzying maze of tax-advantaged investment wrappers: multiple types of IRAs, company-retirement plans, and college-savings accounts, each with its own tax...
The exploration of the Eagle Ford shale has meant big bonuses and royalties to land owners in South Texas. While royalty income will vary with the production of the wells drilled, the lease bonus will be paid up front for the “right to look.” This payment is normally...
