The supplier says that the buyer impliedly assumed the contract by accepting office and cleaning supplies for five years after the closing at the contract’s price. M&A Stories January 23, 2023 Introduction When purchasing the assets of a business, buyers…
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CLOTHING MAKER’S ASSET BUYER AWARDED $325K CD IN COURT RULING
The certificate of deposit was deposited by the seller with the state of Tennessee to secure its self-insured worker’s compensation program. M&A Stories August 23, 2022 Introduction When acquiring a business’s assets, it’s crucial to accurately document the items being…
ASSET BUYER’S PRODUCTS LIABILITY AS SUCCESSOR: A CASE STUDY
The asset buyer had not assumed this liability in the asset purchase agreement and no common ownership or officer director management between buyer and seller. M&A Stories August 26, 2021 Introduction: When an asset buyer acquires a business, they have…
Posted in all cash deal, asset purchase, continuity of ownership, de facto merger exception, mere continuation, mere continuation exception, product line exception, successor liability Tagged with: Asset buyer, asset purchase agreement, Bell v. American International Industries, Case Study, De Facto Merger Rule, M&A legal blog, Mere Continuation Rule, North Carolina Law, products liability, successor liability
COURT HOLDS THAT ASSET BUYER HAD RIGHT TO RECORD AND ENFORCE CONSTRUCTION LIEN FOR UNPAID SELLER WORK
The buyer purchased all business assets other than expressly excluded assets, and the construction lien was not described as an excluded asset. M&A Stories August 10, 2021 Introduction: In the world of business sales, asset purchases are common, where the…
Posted in Description of business assets purchased Tagged with: Asset buyer, asset purchase agreement, Business Asset Purchase, Construction Lien, Due Diligence Washington State Appellate Court, Enforcing Construction Lien, Lennar Multifamily Builders v. Saxum Stone, M&A legal blog, Receivable Owed by General Contractor
ASSET BUYER’S LIABILITY DISPUTE IN M&A DEAL INVOLVING ASBESTOS-CONTAINING PRODUCT LINE
Learn about the legal complexities in an M&A deal where the buyer purchased the seller’s trade name which was used for two product lines acquired by the buyer, but had also been used by the seller for a steam turbine…
Asset Buyer Can’t Recoup its Stale Fraud-Breach Claims Against Earnout
Explore a case study from March 10, 2020, involving a medical device company acquisition and the implications of not pursuing fraud/breach claims post-closing. Learn about the court’s ruling and the importance of timely action in M&A deals. March 10, 2020…
Posted in earn out, earn outs, recoupment doctrine, statute of limitations Tagged with: Asset buyer, Claros Diagnostics v. OPKO Health, contract breach, Delaware Court of Chancery, earnout, fraud-breach claims, M&A legal blog, medical device company acquisition, post-closing claims, statute of limitations
Understanding Successor Liability in M&A Deals: Michigan vs. New Jersey
Explore the nuances of successor liability in M&A deals, focusing on the legal case of Varilease Finance, Inc. v. Earthcolor, Inc. This blog simplifies the complexities of Michigan and New Jersey’s successor liability tests, offering insights for professionals in the…
Posted in asset buyer's assumption of seller's liabilities by contract, asset purchase agreement, asset seller's liabilities, assumed liabilities, assumption of a contract, buyer's assumption of seller liabilities in asset acquisition, excluded liabilities, mere continuation, seller owners equity interest in buyer, successor liability Tagged with: Asset buyer, asset purchase agreement, Business acquisition, Case Study, Due diligence in M&A, Legal dispute, M&A legal blog, Master Lease Agreement, Mere Continuation Rule, Michigan law, Michigan vs. New Jersey, New Jersey law, successor liability, Successor liability risks, Varilease Finance Inc. v Earthcolor Inc
Understanding Asset Buyer Liability for Defective Products in M&A
Unlock the complexities of M&A asset acquisitions with insights into liability for defective products. Explore legal precedents, such as the product-line exception, and learn how to navigate post-closing liabilities effectively. Dive into case studies, due diligence strategies, and industry insights…
Posted in successor liability Tagged with: Asset acquisition, Asset buyer, California Supreme Court, Case Study, defective products, due diligence, Industry Insights, Insurance Coverage, legal doctrine, Legal precedent, Liability, litigation history, M&A, Mergers and Acquisitions, post-closing liabilities, product liability claims, product line exception, Ray v. Alad Corp., Risk mitigation
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