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…
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Navigating M&A Legal Complexities: A Close Look at Trade Secrets
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’S SUCCESSOR LIABILITY IN NEW JERSEY FOR HISTORICAL CONTAMINATION
Learn about buyer’s successor liability for historical contamination in New Jersey when acquiring manufacturing businesses. M&A Stories August 1, 2023 Introduction: When a buyer acquires a manufacturing business, they may unknowingly inherit certain liabilities from the seller. This blog discusses…
BUYER NO LONGER REQUIRED TO PAY SELLER EARNOUT
Explore a recent M&A case where a buyer’s bankruptcy reorganization led to the elimination of an earnout obligation in the purchase of cloud-based secure messaging IP. Learn about the legal implications and key takeaways from this situation. M&A Stories March…
Buyer’s Non-Assumption of Implied Warranty in Treadmill Maker Acquisition
Explore a significant M&A legal case involving the acquisition of a treadmill manufacturing company, where the buyer’s responsibility for warranties was at the heart of the lawsuit. Learn how the Texas Supreme Court’s decision impacted the outcome. M&A Stories November…
Posted in assumption of a contract, implied warranty of merchantability, seller's warranty claims, successor liability Tagged with: Acquisition, asset purchase agreement, implied warranty, Inc. v. Kouba, Legal Case, M&A, merchantability, Northland Industries, product liability, Texas Supreme Court, Texas version of Uniform Commercial Code, treadmill manufacturing
Buyer Refunded $3.5M Due to Unemployment Tax Issue in M&A Deal
Learn about a legal case where a buyer was refunded $3.5 million due to an unemployment tax issue that arose after an M&A deal. Understand the importance of considering unemployment compensation tax when acquiring a business with employee turnover. July…
Posted in seller's unemployment experience rating, successor liability Tagged with: Business acquisition, business assets, buyer refund, employee turnover, human resource service provider, legal battle, Legal Case, M&A deal, successor employer, Texas Workforce Commission, unemployment compensation tax, unemployment tax issue
Ensuring Payment of Foreign Taxes in M&A Escrow: Lessons from a Legal Case
Explore a legal case that highlights the importance of addressing foreign tax liabilities in M&A deals. Learn from an $80 million acquisition where inadequate management of escrow arrangements led to a dispute over unpaid Mexican income taxes. Wednesday, July 1,…
Posted in escrow, foreign income tax Tagged with: Acquisition, Buyer's Interests, Case Study, comprehensive escrow agreement, escrow arrangement, escrow funds, foreign taxes, Legal Case, Legal dispute, Lessons learned, M&A, Mexican income tax, Mexican subsidiaries, New York State Court, post-closing period, Publications Intl. v. Phoenix Intl. Publs., statute of limitations, tax liabilities
Court Denies Buyer’s Request for Injunction in M&A Dispute Due to Absence of Ongoing Arbitration
Read about a recent M&A dispute where a buyer’s request for an injunction was denied due to the absence of ongoing arbitration. Learn how the court’s decision highlights the importance of precise contractual language. Case reference: NUMSP, LLC v. Etienne.…
Posted in arbitration, TRO/preliminary injunction before filing for arbitration Tagged with: arbitration clause, Business acquisition, buyer's request, contractual language, court intervention, injunction denial, Legal Case, Legal dispute, M&A dispute, noncompetition clauses clauses, NUMSP LLC v. Etienne, ongoing arbitration, Preliminary injunction, TRO
Insolvent Nonprofit Hospital Sells Assets in Bankruptcy: California Attorney General’s $305 Million Conditions Overruled
Explore the legal details of a California nonprofit hospital’s asset sale in bankruptcy, where the Attorney General’s conditions were overruled, impacting a $610 million deal. Learn about the implications and case reference. November 1, 2019 Introduction: Selling assets of a…
Understanding Product Liability in M&A: A Recent Legal Case
Explore the complexities of product liability in M&A through a real-life legal case involving the acquisition of National Car Rental. Gain insights into liability assumptions and legal outcomes. August 27, 2019 M&A Stories Introduction: When acquiring a business out of…
Posted in bankruptcy sale, distressed business acquisitions, product line exception, sale of product line, Section 363 sale, successor liability Tagged with: 2003 acquisition, Alad case, asset purchase agreement, bankruptcy, Bankruptcy Code, Buyer's responsibility, California, car rental business, Hernandez v. Enterprise Rent-A-Car Company, Legal Case, legal outcomes, liability claims, M&A, National Car Rental, paraplegic lawsuit, product liability, successor liability
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