This blog post explores the critical role of due diligence in mergers and acquisitions, illustrating how it can empower buyers to withdraw from disadvantageous deals. It recounts a cautionary case involving the purchase of a nutritional supplement company, emphasizing the…
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Due Diligence Gives Buyers the Right to Walk Away from a Bad Deal
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Wisconsin Court Examines M&A Survival Clause
Explore the complexities of M&A survival clauses in our latest blog post, ‘Wisconsin Court Examines M&A Survival Clause.’ This insightful analysis delves into a recent Wisconsin appellate court decision involving a strategic acquisition dispute. The case uncovers the critical role…
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Mitigating M&A Buyer Risks: Safeguarding Against Former Seller Employees Competing with Stolen Trade Secrets
Dive into the legal intricacies of M&A transactions with our latest blog post, exploring how to mitigate risks associated with former seller employees competing with stolen trade secrets. Learn from real-life legal disputes and discover proactive measures for safeguarding your…
Ambiguous Payment Provision Sparks Legal Dispute
Explore the pitfalls of unclear purchase money note adjustment provisions in M&A agreements through the Bloom Master Inc. v. Bloom Master LLC. case. Learn how to avoid disputes with these M&A agreement recommendations. June 9, 2019 M&A Stories Introduction: In…
Posted in agreement to agree is unenforceable, note payment amount adjustment, promissory note, purchase price, purchase price adjustment Tagged with: agreement to agree, Ambiguity in agreements, Annual interest rate, Asset deal dispute, Bloom Master case analysis, Bloom Master Inc. v. Bloom Master LLC., Clarity in contracts, Contract adjustment, Contract clarity, Contract dispute resolution, Expected sales numbers, Legal disputes in M&A, Legal lessons, M&A agreement terms, M&A contract recommendations, M&A litigation, Note payment provisions, Purchase money note, Purchase money note adjustment, Sales expectations
Competitor’s Aggressive Move Puts Distressed Glove Maker into Bankruptcy
Explore the legal consequences of aggressive M&A tactics in this insightful blog post. Learn how a competitor’s move led a struggling glove manufacturer into bankruptcy and the ensuing legal disputes. M&A Stories March 25, 2019 Introduction: Purchasing a struggling competitor…
Posted in purchase agreement Tagged with: Aggressive acquisition strategies, Business debt tactics, Business finance strategies, Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Competitor-driven bankruptcy, creditor's good faith, distressed business, force business into bankruptcy, Glove manufacturer case study, Legal disputes in M&A, M&A legal consequences, Shareholder lawsuits, Texas law and bankruptcy
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