October 31, 2024 5:19 pm
Published by Daniel Novela
Houston, Texas, stands out among major U.S. cities for its unconventional approach to zoning—or rather, its historical lack thereof. Since its founding in 1836, Houston has largely operated without traditional zoning laws. Attempts to introduce formal zoning regulations were rejected by voters in referendums held in 1948, 1962, and 1993. This long-standing tradition of minimal zoning oversight has shaped a city where residential, commercial, and industrial properties often coexist in close proximity.
October 8, 2024 6:17 pm
Published by Daniel Novela
Deregulation for better business growth is not about stripping away rules, but about creating an environment where innovation can thrive.
August 30, 2024 2:00 pm
Published by Daniel Novela
Why deregulation is more than a political talking point: how the regulatory environment shapes a company's ability to innovate, compete, and scale.
July 29, 2024 10:22 pm
Published by Daniel Novela
Delaware was the default home for incorporation for decades. Why companies, Tesla among them, are now looking to Florida instead.
June 29, 2024 12:04 am
Published by Daniel Novela
Private placements, venture rounds, inside investors, and commercial finance: how the firm helps emerging companies raise the capital to grow.
May 15, 2024 1:09 am
Published by Daniel Novela
Death, a certainty in life, and divorce, a common reality, can trigger the movement of valuable assets that often include art collections and other luxuries like yachts. As an experienced legal advisor specializing in art and maritime law, I bring to the table not only legal expertise but also a genuine commitment to helping clients navigate these transitions in a simpler way—less headache, more relief.
March 29, 2024 5:52 pm
Published by Daniel Novela
A federal court has ruled the Corporate Transparency Act unconstitutional as applied. What the decision says, and what businesses should do while it plays out.
February 26, 2024 4:59 pm
Published by Daniel Novela
Art, yachts, and in Italy even Parmigiano-Reggiano. A look at how unconventional assets are valued and put to work as collateral.
December 15, 2023 5:43 pm
Published by Daniel Novela
Five costly missteps on the way to yacht ownership, starting with rushing the purchase and underestimating the true cost of running one.
December 5, 2023 1:39 am
Published by Daniel Novela
My expertise lies in skillfully coordinating asset maneuvers that benefit high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, and their businesses. For many clients, their assets can be varied, such as businesses, an art collection, a yacht, a private plane, and real estate. They may seem like varied specialties, but when viewed singly as the management of various high-value assets, my specialty begins to come into focus.