Discover the intricacies of enforcing arbitration provisions in employment agreements post-acquisition in this detailed M&A legal blog. Delve into a real-world case where a major chipmaker’s asset acquisition led to a legal battle over age discrimination and disability law violations.…
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M&A Asset Buyer Enforces Acquired Seller Employment Agreement’s Arbitration Provision
Posted in arbitration in employment agreements, problems with employees Tagged with: Age Discrimination, arbitration agreement enforceability, Arbitration provision, Asset acquisition, Case Study, Corporate Law, corporate reorganization, corporate restructuring., Delaware corporate law, disability laws, Employment agreements, employment contract enforcement, Employment law, employment law compliance, Legal Aspects of M&A, Legal precedent, M&A legal disputes, M&A strategies, Mergers and Acquisitions, successor liability
M&A Seller Objects to Buyer’s Inclusion of Discretionary Bonuses in Post-Closing Working Capital True-Up
Discover the intricate dynamics of M&A transactions through a recent Delaware Court of Chancery decision that underscores the complexities of working capital adjustments. In a $345 million acquisition, a dispute over the inclusion of discretionary bonuses in post-closing working capital…
Posted in purchase price adjustment, working capital adjustment Tagged with: business acquisition disputes, consumer financial services acquisition, Delaware Court of Chancery, discretionary bonuses, expert determination, independent accountant resolution, Legal Aspects of M&A, M&A agreement disputes, M&A contract language, M&A court decisions, M&A Dispute Resolution, M&A Disputes, M&A legal considerations, M&A transaction legalities, M&A transaction terms, post-closing calculations, post-closing working capital true-up, purchase agreement clarity, purchase price adjustment, real-world M&A cases, working capital adjustments
Could an Asset Buyer’s Due Diligence Uncover a Competitor’s Unfair Tactics?
Explore the intricate world of M&A due diligence through the lens of a high-stakes legal battle in the commercial real estate sector. This blog delves into the complexities of identifying potential risks, the impact of unforeseen challenges, and the importance…
Posted in Problems with due diligence Tagged with: asset sale, Bankruptcy Asset Sale, BGC Partners v. Avison Young, commercial brokerage firms, commercial real estate M&A, competitive intelligence, competitive tactics in M&A, corporate acquisitions, corporate espionage, employee defection, Legal Aspects of M&A, Legal battles in M&A, Legal Risks in M&A, M&A Due Diligence, M&A investigation, M&A litigation, Mergers and Acquisitions, Noncompetition agreements, nonsolicitation agreements, protecting trade secrets, real estate industry, risk identification, trade secrets, unfair competition
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
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