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Navigating M&A Legal Complexities: A Close Look at Trade Secrets
Explore the legal intricacies of M&A trade secrets in this in-depth analysis of a recent case. Discover key findings, implications, and the importance of due diligence. M&A Stories November 5, 2023 Introduction: In a recent legal case, an M&A buyer…
Posted in trade secret misappropriation by former seller employee Tagged with: asset purchase agreement, Buyer's Rights, due diligence, Electronic Files, federal court, Lease Agreements, Legal Case, legal implications, M&A, M&A Transactions, misappropriation, Nebraska, Property Management, Secrecy, Seller's obligations, Trade Secret Act, trade secrets
BUYER SUES FORMER SELLER’S EMPLOYEE COMPANY FOR TRADE SECRET THEFT
Court rules that former seller employees stole seller trade secrets and are using them to compete against the buyer. M&A Stories March 16, 2023 Introduction When a buyer acquires a business, there is a risk that the seller’s employees may…
Posted in trade secret misappropriation by former seller employee Tagged with: Acquiring a company, Buyer's lawsuit, Competing company, Confidentiality agreements, Former seller's employee, M&A legal, Palltronics v. Paliot Solutions, Preliminary injunction, Trade secret protection, Trade secret theft
Business Buyer Sues Former Employee Over Use of Seller Business Cards
Explore a legal case where a buyer filed a lawsuit against a former employee who left with business cards belonging to the seller’s clients after an M&A deal. Learn about the legal implications and challenges in protecting trade secrets in…
Posted in business cards, trade secret misappropriation by former seller employee Tagged with: asset purchase agreement, Business buyer lawsuit, Business cards misappropriation, Confidential customer list, Employee fiduciary duty, Employee retention strategies, legal implications, M&A legal case, Trade secrets protection, Trade secrets trial
When Medical Practice Deals Go South: Protecting Patient Lists
Learn about the legal challenges and importance of safeguarding patient lists in medical practice acquisitions. October 12, 2019 M&A Stories In the world of medical practice acquisitions, patient lists are golden. But what happens when a doctor tries to take…
Posted in trade secret misappropriation, trade secret misappropriation by former seller employee Tagged with: Case Study, healthcare M&A, Legal Challenges, LLC v. Behram, Maryland Physician’s Edge, medical practice acquisitions, Medical practice M&A, misappropriation, non-solicitation agreement, patient data protection, patient lists, trade secrets
Buyer Prevails in Successor Liability Dispute with Union After Asset Purchase
Explore the legal battle between a buyer and a seller’s union in this M&A case. Learn about the dispute, key legal arguments, and the importance of due diligence in asset purchases. September 4, 2019 M&A Stories Introduction: In this ongoing…
Posted in actual knowledge, constructive knowledge, successor liability, union liabilities Tagged with: asset purchase agreement, BAC Local Union 15 Welfare Fund v. Williams Restoration Company, Business asset sale, Buyer and seller union, Buyer's intent, Due Diligence in Acquisitions, Employee health insurance, Federal common law, Legal action in Kansas federal district court, M&A legal case, Successor liability dispute, Union contract, unpaid union contributions
Court Ruling: Buyer’s Trade Secret Suit Likely to Fail
Explore a recent M&A legal case where a buyer sued a seller’s owner for competing with the acquired business. Learn about trade secrets, competition, and the court’s ruling. July 21, 2019 M&A Stories Introduction: In a recent legal development, a…
Posted in asset purchase agreement, trade secret misappropriation by former seller employee Tagged with: asset purchase agreement, buyer, CleanFISH LLC v. Sims, competition, Court ruling, covenant not to compete, M&A legal blog, seafood distribution business, seller, temporary restraining order, trade secrets
Buyer’s purchase price may triple post-closing because of underfunded union pension plan
Explore the legal implications of a case where a buyer’s purchase price may triple post-closing due to an undisclosed underfunded union pension plan liability. Learn from the Members of the Board Of Administration of the Toledo Area Industries UAW Retirement…
Posted in asset purchase agreement, constructive knowledge, distressed business acquisitions, federal multiemployer pension plan withdrawal liability, multi-employer pension plan, successor liability, union liabilities Tagged with: asset purchase agreement, Business continuity analysis, Buyer's purchase price, Due diligence in M&A, ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act), Goodwill in M&A, Hidden liabilities, Legal consequences in M&A, Legal implications in M&A, M&A case study, M&A legal blog, M&A lessons learned, Obz Inc case, Toledo Area Industries UAW Retirement Income Plan, Union pension plan liability
Legal Battle Unveils Buyer’s Right to Sue Seller Over Undisclosed Union Contract
Explore a recent M&A development where a Nebraska-based buyer faces legal challenges after the seller failed to disclose an existing union contract. Dive into the details of the case and understand the implications for M&A transactions. M&A Stories November 5,…
Posted in due diligence, fraud in business sale, post asset purchase issues, representations and warranties, successor liability, union fringe benefits, union liabilities Tagged with: Asset purchase negotiations, Buyer's rights in M&A, ERISA statutes violation, Legal proceedings in M&A, M&A legal dispute, Post-closing disputes, Risk mitigation in mergers and acquisitions, successor liability, Undisclosed union contract, Union contract review
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