Topics

Announcements

Letter from the Editors

Breach of Contract

The Minority Shareholder’s Arrows Are Still Sharp in the Quiver: Claims Available to Oppressed Minority Shareholders under Texas Law

Buy-Sell Agreement

The Risks of 50-50 Owned Business Partnerships: This Marriage of Equals Does Not Guarantee SuccessI’ll Cry if I Want To – But Taking Steps to Avoid Tears Is a Better Strategy for Private Company Business PartnersKeeping the Family Harmony Playing Sweetly: Risk Avoidance for Owners of Family-Owned Companies

Company Agreements

The Critical Question for Business Owners: Defining Success – Why Are You on This Road?  Buy-Sell Agreements: They May Be a Business Partner’s Best FriendPart 1: Pulling Back the Cloak on Phantom Equity in Private Companies: Issues for Majority Owners to Consider in Incentivizing Key Employees

Derivative Lawsuit

Derivative Lawsuits by Private Company Minority Owners: Procedures for Protecting the Company from Insider Misconduct

Family Business

Keeping the Family Harmony Playing Sweetly: Risk Avoidance for Owners of Family-Owned Companies

Fiduciary Duty

The Minority Shareholder’s Arrows Are Still Sharp in the Quiver: Claims Available to Oppressed Minority Shareholders under Texas Law

Governance

Mr. Musk Goes (Unhappily) to Delaware (Again): Takeaways From Musk’s Legal Saga for Private Company OwnersAfter the Bubbly Is Gone: Business Resolutions for Majority Owners of Private Companies to Consider in the New YearThe Benefits of Reading the Fine Print: Look Under the Hood Before Signing Company Agreements

Investments

The Founder’s Dilemma: Stoking the Company’s Fire Without Forfeiting the Founder’s Interest in the BusinessConsidering A Private Company New Year Investment? Pay Close Attention to Risks Posed by Potential Red Flags

Joint Venture

The Critical Question for Business Owners: Defining Success – Why Are You on This Road?  The Real Estate Joint Venture: Watch Your Step on This Path to Riches

Limited Liability Company

The Critical Question for Business Owners: Defining Success – Why Are You on This Road?  Converting a Corporation into an LLC Can Lead to Unintended Consequences: Don’t Convert to an LLC Without Careful Advance PlanningAvoiding the Pitfalls of Assigning an Interest in an LLC

Majority Owners

Majority Owners Achieving Balance: Incentivizing Employees Without Giving Up the Keys to the Whole KingdomThe Risks of 50-50 Owned Business Partnerships: This Marriage of Equals Does Not Guarantee SuccessPreventing a Crash and Burn: Avoiding Future Business Divorces Through Company Governance That Addresses Minority Partner Concerns

Marital Divorce

Preserving Business Value in High-Net-Worth Divorces: The Mutual Benefits of Adopting a Win-Win ApproachThe Intersection of Business in Marital Divorce Cases: Business Issues That Often Arise in Family Law Proceedings Successfully Dividing Business Assets in a Marital Divorce: Creative Options for Valuing and Dividing Private Company Interests

Minority Investors

Private Company Minority Investors Look Ahead: New Year’s Resolutions for Success in 2025 and BeyondWith Friends Like These…Exercise Caution When Adding New Business PartnersThe Founder’s Dilemma: Stoking the Company’s Fire Without Forfeiting the Founder’s Interest in the Business

Minority Owners

The Risks of 50-50 Owned Business Partnerships: This Marriage of Equals Does Not Guarantee SuccessPreventing a Crash and Burn: Avoiding Future Business Divorces Through Company Governance That Addresses Minority Partner ConcernsI Need to Sue My Longtime Business Partner(s): What Pitfalls Should I Consider Before Filing Suit

Private Companies

Majority Owners Achieving Balance: Incentivizing Employees Without Giving Up the Keys to the Whole KingdomThe Risks of 50-50 Owned Business Partnerships: This Marriage of Equals Does Not Guarantee SuccessI’ll Cry if I Want To – But Taking Steps to Avoid Tears Is a Better Strategy for Private Company Business Partners

Real Estate

The Real Estate Joint Venture: Watch Your Step on This Path to Riches

Succession

The Critical Question for Business Owners: Defining Success – Why Are You on This Road?  After the Bubbly Is Gone: Business Resolutions for Majority Owners of Private Companies to Consider in the New Year