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DELAWARE SUPREME COURT REVERSES $82 MILLION FRAUD AWARD IN M&A CASE

“I meant what I said, and I said what I meant.” Delaware high court holds that stock purchase agreement indemnification fraud carveout was limited to deliberate fraud, not recklessness.  M&A Stories August 02, 2021 Introduction: In a recent M&A (Mergers

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BUYER ACCUSES TIMESHARE SELLER OF HIDING CREDIT RISKS BEFORE DEAL COMPLETION

Learn about a recent M&A case where a buyer alleges the seller concealed credit risks before closing, leading to legal action and a court ruling denying the seller’s motion to dismiss. M&A Stories    April 13, 2021   Introduction: When buying a business,

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Buyer’s Right to Sue Sellers for $9 Million in Pre and Post-Sales Tax Liabilities in M&A Deal

Explore a case study where a buyer’s right to sue sellers for $9 million in pre and post-sales tax liabilities was examined in an M&A deal. Learn about the legal arguments, court decisions, and the implications for similar situations. July

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Delaware Court Allows Buyer’s Claims Against Seller for Breach and Fraud in Business Acquisition

Explore a significant M&A legal case where a Delaware court permitted a buyer to pursue claims against a seller for breach and fraud in a business acquisition. Get insights into the buyer’s legal battle and the implications of acquisition agreement

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Court Rules on $12 Million M&A Termination Fee

Explore the court’s decision on a $12 million M&A termination fee in the case of Genuine Parts Company v. Essendant Inc. Learn valuable insights for M&A deals and fiduciary out clauses. November 5, 2019 Introduction: In M&A deals, sellers often

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How a Fraud Carve-Out Protected a Buyer’s Employee Non-Solicitation Claim in an M&A Deal

Explore a case study where a fraud carve-out provision played a crucial role in protecting a buyer’s interests in an M&A deal. Learn about the legal intricacies surrounding employee non-solicitation claims and exclusive remedy provisions. October 19, 2019 Introduction: Many

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Buyer’s Fraud Claim Survives in M&A Case

Explore a recent Delaware M&A case where a buyer successfully navigated legal obstacles, including fraud claims, in an asset purchase agreement. Learn about the court’s ruling and the significance of fraud carve-out provisions in M&A transactions. August 7, 2019 M&A

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M&A Integration Provision and Exclusive Remedy Clause: How They Impact Seller Claims

Explore the crucial role of the APA Integration Provision and Exclusive Remedy Clause in a recent M&A case involving a Denver-based seller and a Houston-based buyer. Discover key allegations, the seller’s claim, the court’s decision, and the legal obstacles faced

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Unveiling the Power of Boilerplate: A Critical Analysis of the Fraud Carve-Out Provision in M&A Deals

Explore the legal intricacies of M&A in our latest blog post, “Unveiling the Power of Boilerplate.” Dive into the courtroom drama of Novipax Holdings LLC v. Sealed Air Corporation, discovering how a fraud carve-out provision became the buyer’s lifeline. Gain

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