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/
Hiring Rules to Live By
The number one important thing to know is that the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (known as the “EEOC”) is very strict when it comes to protecting job candidates and employees from discrimination in the workplace. As an employer, it is best to avoid interview questions about age, disability, genetic information, race or ethnicity, gender […]
The Importance of a Non-Disclosure Agreement
You’re all excited. You finally found someone you want to be your business partner. You want to go all in – but wait! You are going to tell this person some confidential information, information that could tank your business if he or she ran off with your genius business idea. What do you do? This […]
Shannon Quadros Added to the Roster of Commercial Arbitrators
QMC is proud to announce Shannon Quadros has been added to the roster of Commercial Arbitrators for the American Arbitrator Association. Shannon Quadros notes, “I am thrilled I have been added to the roster of Commercial Arbitrators for the American Arbitration Association. I look forward to working with them to serve the mission of quickly […]
Quadros, Migl & Crosby PLLC (“QMC”) Retained by Eco-Stim
Quadros, Migl & Crosby (“QMC”) was retained as legal counsel to assist with the Chapter 11 bankruptcy filings of its clients Eco-Stim Energy Solutions, Inc. and Eco-Stim, Inc. (“Eco-Stim”), which were filed on April 16, 2020 in the Southern District of Texas. Eco-Stim is a Houston-based oilfield services company that historically offered well stimulation, coiled […]