Explore a complex M&A case involving the liability of a buyer for a seller’s alleged forced labor issues. Discover how the court ruled in favor of the buyer, highlighting the importance of thorough due diligence in mergers and acquisitions. M&A…
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Buyer’s Asset Acquisition: No Responsibility for Seller’s Alleged Forced Labor Liability
Posted in asset purchase agreement, Buyer beware, federal employer liability, notice, seller rep of no federal employer liability, successor liability Tagged with: asset purchase agreement, Buyer's asset acquisition, Buyer's responsibility, Carter v Paschall Truck Lines Inc, Class action lawsuit, Court ruling in M&A, Due Diligence in Acquisitions, Federal forced labor statute, Forced labor liability, Lease agreements in M&A, Legal implications in M&A, M&A Case, M&A legal blog, Merger and acquisition law, Seller's asset sale, Seller's unlawful conduct, successor liability, Trucker's claims
Seller’s Responsibility for Permits in M&A Deals
Explore a case study in M&A deals where the seller’s responsibility for permits became a legal issue. Learn about deal modifications, legal battles, and key takeaways. M&A Stories January 18, 2019 In a notable M&A case, a Palo Alto-based business…
Posted in Buyer beware, compliance with all applicable laws, due diligence, land use issues, representations and warranties, stock purchase agreement Tagged with: Case Study, deal modifications, indemnity clauses, legal battle, M&A, occupancy permit, permits, plating permit, stock purchase agreement
Limiting Environmental Remediation Costs in M&A Deals
Explore how to mitigate environmental remediation costs in M&A transactions through a real-life case study. Learn from a legal perspective about managing environmental uncertainties in stock purchase agreements. M&A Stories January 17, 2019 In 2014, a business owner in Palo…
Posted in Buyer beware, environment representations and warranties, environmental remediation, escrow, indemnification, promissory note, purchase price reduction, stock purchase agreement Tagged with: Case Study in M&A, Due diligence in M&A, Environmental Contamination, Legal Aspects of M&A, M&A Environmental Remediation, Mitigating Remediation Costs, stock purchase agreement
Buyer’s Legal Action for Lost Profits in Urgent Care Center Acquisition
Explore a case study where a buyer sued the seller over lost profits in an urgent care center acquisition. Learn about the legal aspects and due diligence considerations. M&A Stories December 21, 2018 In this case, a buyer in the…
Posted in Buyer beware, due diligence, economic loss doctrine, material contracts, representations and warranties Tagged with: Buyer's legal action, Case Study, due diligence, fraud, Gusdorff v. MNR Industries LLC, healthcare acquisition, lost profits, M&A legal blog, Material breach, physician absence, Purchase agreement, third-party payor agreements, urgent care center
Non-Disclosure of Customer Contract Nonrenewal in M&A Deal
Explore a 2015 M&A case where the disclosure of customer contract nonrenewals becomes a pivotal issue. Gain insights into the importance of clear language in M&A agreements. M&A Stories December 5, 2018 In a 2015 M&A case, a buyer based…
Posted in Buyer beware, representation and warranty about customers, representations and warranties, stock purchase agreement Tagged with: Buyer's Rights, contract nonrenewal, customer contract termination, Disclosure obligations, Latisys Holdings, Legal Disputes, M&A agreements, M&A case study, M&A legal blog, nondisclosure of major customer nonrenewals, post-closing issues, Seller's obligations, stock purchase agreement, Zayo Group
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