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…
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Could an Asset Buyer’s Due Diligence Uncover a Competitor’s Unfair Tactics?
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
Safeguarding Goodwill in M&A: Navigating Georgia’s Restrictive Covenant Act
Explore the legal intricacies of safeguarding goodwill in M&A transactions through a real-life tale of a key employee facing restrictive covenants in the acquisition of 29 franchised auto service stores. Delve into the legal battle, court decisions, and the implications…
Posted in restrictive post-closing covenants Tagged with: Asset acquisition, Baldwin v. Express Oil Change LLC, Business negotiations post-acquisition, Corporate-owned stores, Court decisions on restrictive covenants, Employment law in M&A, Franchised auto service stores, Georgia Restrictive Covenant Act, goodwill protection, Key employee compensation, Legal battles in M&A, Legal scrutiny of reasonableness, M&A legal blog, Noncompetition agreements, Restrictive covenants in acquisitions
TWO NONCOMPETES IN M&A DEAL: OWNER OF SELLER AND BUYER EMPLOYEE
The seller owner quits working for the buyer four years after closing and immediately goes to work for a competitor. The seller argues that a one-year post-employment noncompete in the employment agreement was not valid because two years post-closing noncompete…
Allegations of Breach in M&A Deal: Lessons from a $100 Million Case
Explore the intricate post-transaction landscape of M&A through a $100 million case involving an Atlanta-based chemical packaging company. Delve into the details of post-closing commitments, breaches, and legal implications, emphasizing the significance of post-closing covenants. M&A Stories November 21, 2018…
Posted in covenant not to compete, hiring seller's employees, no kickback or bribe rep, nondisclosure agreement, trade secret misappropriation Tagged with: Breach of contract, Business acquisitions, Confidentiality clauses, Delaware lawsuit, Enforceability of covenants, Kickback payment representation, M&A legal case study, M&A litigation, Noncompetition agreements, Post-closing commitments
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