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
Court Examines New York’s Successor Liability Doctrines De Facto Merger vs. Mere Continuation
Dive into the complexities of New York’s successor liability doctrines in our latest M&A blog post. This in-depth analysis examines the recent case of Avamer 57 Fee LLC v. Hunter Boot USA LLC, where the court navigated the nuances of…
Posted in de facto merger exception, mere continuation, problems with successor liability Tagged with: Asset sales, Avamer 57 Fee LLC v. Hunter Boot USA LLC, Business acquisition, de facto merger, distressed company sale, equity transfer in M&A, Hunter Boot brands, Intellectual property acquisition, legal analysis of M&A, M&A case study, M&A legal disputes, M&A legal topics, M&A Transactions, Manhattan state trial court, Mere Continuation, New York M&A law, New York state law, successor liability, successor liability doctrines, unpaid rent dispute
M&A Buyer Blocks Seller’s Bankruptcy Discharge Over $225K Non-Compete Violation
In this engaging M&A blog post, we dive into a compelling legal case where a buyer successfully blocked a seller’s bankruptcy discharge over a $225,000 non-compete violation. Through this case study, we highlight the crucial importance of adhering to non-competition…
Posted in Problem with seller owner's competition Tagged with: bankruptcy court rulings, bankruptcy discharge, business competition, business law, business legalities, Business owners, business protection strategies, federal district court judgment, Legal compliance, Legal consequences, legal insights, Legal Risks in M&A, M&A case studies, M&A Disputes, M&A industry, M&A legal topics, M&A strategies, Mergers and Acquisitions, non-compete agreement, non-compete covenant violation, Non-compete enforcement, patent infringement, protecting business goodwill, seller's bankruptcy, willful patent infringement
The Reach of a Forum Selection Clause: Can M&A Buyer’s Fraud Suit against Seller and Multiple Owners and Managers Be Tried in Delaware?
Dive into the complexities of M&A forum selection clauses with our latest blog post, which analyzes a case where a buyer’s fraud suit against a seller and multiple managers and owners was partially dismissed in Delaware. The court ruled in…
Posted in fraud in business sale, Problems with financials, problems with forum selection clauses Tagged with: acquisition disputes, Chumash Capital Investments case, commercial litigation, complex commercial litigation, corporate litigation, cross-jurisdictional legal issues, defense contractor acquisition, Delaware corporate law, Delaware Superior Court, Forum Selection Clauses, Fraud in M&A, fraudulent financial statements, Grand Mesa Partners lawsuit, legal complexities in M&A, legal strategy in M&A, Litigation strategy, M&A legal disputes, M&A legal topics, M&A Transactions, multi-defendant litigation, multi-jurisdictional litigation
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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