In the complex landscape of mergers and acquisitions, understanding the legal implications of product liability is crucial for asset buyers. This blog post explores a recent South Carolina case where a buyer faced unexpected legal challenges due to a defect…
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M&A Buyer Loses Products Liability Indemnification Claim Against Seller
Posted in problems with products liability claims Tagged with: Asset Buyers, buyer responsibilities, Byers v. Pinnacle Converting Equipment, equipment safety, extended reporting periods, Indemnification claims, industrial machinery, Insurance Coverage, Legal Risks, liability insurance, M&A legal topics, manufacturing defects, Mergers and Acquisitions, post-acquisition claims, product liability, representations and warranties insurance, Risk management in M&A, slitter rewinders, South Carolina federal court, tail coverage
Indiana APA Choice of Law and Product Liability: What You Need to Know
Explore the legal implications of choice of law provisions in M&A deals and their impact on product liability, with insights from a significant case. Learn how choice of law can affect buyer responsibilities in asset purchase agreements. June 7, 2019…
Posted in choice of law provision, product line exception, successor liability Tagged with: asset purchase agreement, buyer responsibilities, California product line exception, Case reference: In Re New York City Asbestos Litigation, Choice of law provisions, contractual disputes, Indiana choice of law, Legal intricacies in M&A, M&A legal implications, New York state court lawsuit, Product liability in M&A, Successor liability laws
Navigating M&A Challenges: Lessons from the Auto Industry’s Bankruptcy Sale
Explore a compelling M&A narrative delving into the complexities of acquiring distressed auto business assets during a chapter 11 bankruptcy. This blog examines a critical case involving the United Auto Workers pension fund, Fiat S.p.A., and the U.S. and Canadian…
Posted in actual notice to known creditors, bankruptcy sale, distressed business acquisitions Tagged with: airbag incident, asset transfer, Bankruptcy court, bankruptcy sale, buyer responsibilities, Buyer's responsibility, case reference, Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Chrysler, claims, dismiss case, distressed auto business, due diligence, Fiat S.p.A. U.S. and Canadian governments, insights, known creditors, legal dilemma, lessons, liens, M&A challenges, Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), notice period, Old Carco LLC, Pre-Closing Liabilities, United Auto Workers pension fund
Federal Court Rules on Whether M&A Asset Buyer Is Subject to Seller Injunction
Explore the legal intricacies of M&A asset acquisitions with our latest blog post on the federal court ruling in ADT LLC v. NorthStar Alarm Services, LLC. Uncover buyer responsibilities, liability nuances, and the impact of seller federal injunctions in this…
Posted in post asset purchase issues, seller's federal injunctions Tagged with: ADT case, ADT LLC v. NorthStar Alarm Services LLC, ADT vs. NorthStar Alarm, asset acquisitions, asset purchase agreement, business contracts, business decisions, business law, business stakeholders, buyer accountability, buyer notice, buyer responsibilities, case analysis, Court decisions, de facto merger doctrine, Federal court ruling, federal trademark laws, injunction implications, Legal Developments, legal obligations, Legal Precedents, liability nuances, M&A legal, security industry, seller federal injunctions
Buyer’s Obligations Beyond the Dotted Line: Understanding Contractual Assumptions in M&A
Dive into the intricate world of mergers and acquisitions with our latest blog post. Explore the nuances of contractual obligations beyond the dotted line, as revealed in a compelling federal district court case. Discover how buyers can find themselves bound…
Posted in post asset purchase issues Tagged with: Alabama federal district court, Arbitration provision, asset purchase agreement, buyer actions, Buyer litigation, Buyer Obligations, buyer responsibilities, buyer vigilance, contractual bond, contractual entanglement, contractual obligation, Contractual obligations, federal district court case, inherited contracts, legal implications, legal ramifications, legal recourse, M&A case study, M&A legal topics, Mergers and Acquisitions, mutual assent, PCS Health Systems, pharmaceutical benefits management services, post-acquisition landscape
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