Like any contract, the agreement to buy or sell a business follows basic elements binding the parties to the terms as well as providing for ramifications if the agreement is not executed or followed. Legal instruments in the form of contracts have been used for centuries to protect parties involved in business transactions, utilizing the… Read more »
People sell businesses all the time. Despite the myth that corporations are simply businesses that have lived in past generations and can’t disappear, the fact is that they are dissolved and taken over all the time. The reasons vary, but there are plenty. Owners retire, they have a good idea someone wants to buy, or… Read more »
Gabriela N. Smith was a speaker at the Nexus 22 conference (www.nexus2022.com) in New York City. At Nexus 2022, Gabriela presented to a diverse group of nearshore companies on the topic of the Corporate Transparency Act.
Gabriela N. Smith presented on the Corporate Transparency Act, a new law in the United States that requires certain private companies to report information to an agency of the United States Government. The presentation was given via Strafford, a continuing education service. Learn more about this presentation here: https://www.straffordpub.com/products/corporate-transparency-act-beneficial-owner-reporting-requirements-penalties-fincen-proposed-rules-2022-03-24
Gabriela N. Smith, was a guest speaker in the Podcast hosted by the International Law Section of the State Bar of Texas. In the podcast, Gabriela discussed Master Services Agreements with an international twist. Listen here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1934228/10017535
Gabriela Smith, Founder and Managing Attorney of Gabriela Smith, was elected the new Chair of the State Bar of Texas International Law Section at the recent Annual Meeting held in Austin. Gabriela has been involved with ILS for several years now – serving first on the advisory council, then as an officer on the Council,… Read more »
Compliance, Confidentiality Crucial to Successful Outsourcing. Gabriela Smith presented at Nexus 2019, sharing her knowledge with leading corporations in the software development and business process outsourcing (BPO) industries. The conference was a success and her presentation received media attention and accolades from the industry. Companies in Latin America and the Caribbean must be aware of… Read more »
Gabriela Smith, managing attorney at Gabriela Smith, was a panelist at the 21st Latina Style Business Series Tour in Dallas on April 5, 2019. LATINA Style, Inc. is the premier company addressing the needs of professional Latinas in the United States. More than 36,000 Latina entrepreneurs and professionals have benefited from their participation in this… Read more »
Every year, the International Law Section of the State Bar of Texas plans an international trip to a foreign country for the purpose of continuing education credit and cultural exchange. This year’s trip was to Mexico City for the purpose of strengthening relationships between Texas’ largest trading partner. The trip included two days of legal… Read more »