Explore the complexities of post-acquisition contract consents through an insightful case study on a high-stakes $80 million acquisition. This blog post delves into the challenges faced when key business value is linked to contracts requiring third-party consent, as exemplified by…
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Recovering Legal Fees When Enforcing M&A Restrictive Covenants
Explore the intricate world of enforcing restrictive covenants in M&A transactions with our latest blog post. Dive into a compelling case study involving a $20 million acquisition in the education and risk management sector. We delve into the legal challenges…
Posted in Attorney's Fee Provision, noncompetition covenant Tagged with: Appellate court decisions, asset purchase agreement clauses, Compensatory Damages, Delaware law, education sector mergers, enforcing non-compete agreements, injunctions in M&A cases, legal challenges in M&A, legal fees in M&A disputes, litigation management industry, M&A case studies, M&A Restrictive Covenants, risk management acquisitions
M&A Challenge: Selling a Mixed-Make Dealership Portfolio
Explore the legal intricacies of selling a mixed-make dealership portfolio, with a spotlight on a real-life M&A dispute involving Honda’s right of first refusal. Delve into the complexities of dealership agreements, Oklahoma law, and the challenges that arise when selling…
Posted in Problems with sale of auto dealerships Tagged with: automotive industry M&A, car dealership sales, Chrysler dealership sale, concurrent closings, dealership agreements, federal court stay, Honda dealership sale, Hyundai dealership sale, legal challenges in dealership M&A, M&A legal disputes, M&A transaction complexities, manufacturer approval in dealership sales, mixed-make dealership portfolio, Oklahoma Motor Vehicle Commission, Right of first refusal
M&A Buyer’s Restrictive Covenants Tested Under Delaware Law
Explore the complexities of M&A restrictive covenants in our latest blog post, “M&A Buyer’s Restrictive Covenants Tested Under Delaware Law.” This post delves into a recent case involving a strategic acquisition in the timberland management and forestry consulting industry. The…
Posted in noncompete area, noncompetition covenant term, nonsolicitation of employees and customers, problems with noncompetition covenants, restrictive post-closing covenants Tagged with: appraisal services, asset purchase agreement, blue penciling, business goodwill, competitive business practices, Corporate Law, Court decisions, cross-border agreements, Delaware law, Employment law, enforceability, forestry consulting, legal analysis, M&A legal disputes, M&A Transactions, non-compete clauses, non-solicitation clauses, Preliminary injunction, Restrictive covenants, strategic acquisition, timberland management
Wisconsin Court Examines M&A Survival Clause
Explore the complexities of M&A survival clauses in our latest blog post, ‘Wisconsin Court Examines M&A Survival Clause.’ This insightful analysis delves into a recent Wisconsin appellate court decision involving a strategic acquisition dispute. The case uncovers the critical role…
Posted in survival of reps and warranties Tagged with: ABA Model Asset Purchase Agreement, Appellate court ruling, Asset purchase agreements, Breach of contract, Business acquisition, Business disputes, business law, buyer protection, case law review, Commercial Law, commercial litigation, contract interpretation, legal analysis, Legal disputes in M&A, legal insights, Legal Precedents, M&A best practices, M&A law, M&A litigation, M&A Transactions, representations and warranties, Seller liability, strategic acquisition, strategic water distribution acquisition, survival clauses, undisclosed liabilities, Wisconsin appellate court, Wisconsin state court
M&A Asset Buyer’s Hail Mary Argument in $200 Million Liability Dispute
Explore the intricacies of asset acquisitions in the latest M&A dispute involving Rite Aid’s pharmacy benefit management business. This blog delves into the legal debate over assumed liabilities, highlighting a $200 million dispute between the buyer and seller over Walgreens…
Posted in assumed liabilities Tagged with: and vs or, asset acquisitions, Assumed liabilities, Bankruptcy court, BDO, Buyer's liability, Corporate Law, Court ruling, current liabilities, CVS, delinquent liabilities, due diligence, Financial Due Diligence, legal interpretation, legal strategy, Liability assumption, liability definition, M&A case study, M&A legal disputes, M&A litigation, M&A transaction, PBM, pharmacy benefit management, Purchase agreement, Rite Aid, trade payables, Walgreens, working capital account
Court Examines New York’s Successor Liability Doctrines De Facto Merger vs. Mere Continuation
Dive into the complexities of New York’s successor liability doctrines in our latest M&A blog post. This in-depth analysis examines the recent case of Avamer 57 Fee LLC v. Hunter Boot USA LLC, where the court navigated the nuances of…
Posted in de facto merger exception, mere continuation, problems with successor liability Tagged with: Asset sales, Avamer 57 Fee LLC v. Hunter Boot USA LLC, Business acquisition, de facto merger, distressed company sale, equity transfer in M&A, Hunter Boot brands, Intellectual property acquisition, legal analysis of M&A, M&A case study, M&A legal disputes, M&A legal topics, M&A Transactions, Manhattan state trial court, Mere Continuation, New York M&A law, New York state law, successor liability, successor liability doctrines, unpaid rent dispute
M&A Seller Learns a Painful Lesson on Defending Indemnification and Setoff Claims
Discover the critical lessons from a real M&A legal dispute where a seller’s failure to adhere to post-closing dispute procedures led to significant financial consequences. This blog delves into the importance of indemnification provisions, the role of representations and warranties,…
Posted in indemnification, objection -reasonable detail, timely objection to indemnification claim Tagged with: Alabama Supreme Court ruling, Alabama-based business, asset purchase agreement, asset recovery, brake-plate facility, Breach of contract, Business acquisition, business legal lessons, buyer protections, Buyer-seller disputes, environmental issues in M&A, Financial difficulties, hidden business problems, Indemnification claims, legal fees in M&A, legal recourse in M&A, M&A agreements, M&A industry, M&A legal disputes, M&A transaction procedures, Post-closing disputes, representations and warranties, Seller obligations, setoff claims, South Korean customer, vendor invoices
M&A Asset Buyer Enforces Acquired Seller Employment Agreement’s Arbitration Provision
Discover the intricacies of enforcing arbitration provisions in employment agreements post-acquisition in this detailed M&A legal blog. Delve into a real-world case where a major chipmaker’s asset acquisition led to a legal battle over age discrimination and disability law violations.…
Posted in arbitration in employment agreements, problems with employees Tagged with: Age Discrimination, arbitration agreement enforceability, Arbitration provision, Asset acquisition, Case Study, Corporate Law, corporate reorganization, corporate restructuring., Delaware corporate law, disability laws, Employment agreements, employment contract enforcement, Employment law, employment law compliance, Legal Aspects of M&A, Legal precedent, M&A legal disputes, M&A strategies, Mergers and Acquisitions, successor liability
M&A Buyer Blocks Seller’s Bankruptcy Discharge Over $225K Non-Compete Violation
In this engaging M&A blog post, we dive into a compelling legal case where a buyer successfully blocked a seller’s bankruptcy discharge over a $225,000 non-compete violation. Through this case study, we highlight the crucial importance of adhering to non-competition…
Posted in Problem with seller owner's competition Tagged with: bankruptcy court rulings, bankruptcy discharge, business competition, business law, business legalities, Business owners, business protection strategies, federal district court judgment, Legal compliance, Legal consequences, legal insights, Legal Risks in M&A, M&A case studies, M&A Disputes, M&A industry, M&A legal topics, M&A strategies, Mergers and Acquisitions, non-compete agreement, non-compete covenant violation, Non-compete enforcement, patent infringement, protecting business goodwill, seller's bankruptcy, willful patent infringement
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