A Pennsylvania federal court holds that a “hospital cannot be sold ‘as is’ while simultaneously representing compliance with the rules, regulations, or requirements that govern the hospital’s physical condition. M&A Stories September 14, 2022 Introduction Purchasing a business “as is”…
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Avoiding Seller Debt in M&A Deals: Buyer’s Protection
Explore the risks of acquiring the assets of a business and potential liability for seller debts in M&A deals. Learn from a real case involving a luxury motor coach company and gain insights into protecting buyers from unexpected liabilities. M&A…
Posted in all cash deal, de facto merger exception, seller ownership in buyer, successor liability Tagged with: All-cash transactions, Asset acquisition, asset purchase agreement, Avoiding legal battles, Business acquisition risks, buyer's protection, Commercial landlords, de facto merger, Liability protection, M&A deals, Nevada Supreme Court ruling, Seller debt, Seller's branding, Seller's liabilities, successor liability, Unexpected liabilities, Upper management
Seller’s Limited Liability in Asbestos Claims Dispute
Explore a critical M&A case involving product liability claims related to asbestos in talcum powder products. Understand the key disagreement, contractual language, arguments from both parties, and the court’s decision. Learn why precise language in asset purchase agreements is crucial.…
Posted in asset purchase agreement Tagged with: Asbestos claims dispute, asset purchase agreement, buyer's assumption of seller's liabilities, Buyer's indemnification, Closing date, Connecticut federal court, contractual language, Court decision, legal case analysis, M&A legal blog, Parfums De Coeur LTD v Conopco Inc, Precise language in agreements, Product claims, product liability, Seller's liabilities, Talcum powder products
Federal Court Ruling on Asset Buyer’s Liability for Seller’s Wage and Hour Issues
Explore the intricacies of a recent federal court ruling in Diaz v. Slayton One Cleaner Inc., dissecting the responsibility of asset buyers for seller’s wage and hour issues in M&A transactions. Understand the court’s decision and its implications for small…
Posted in due diligence, federal wage and hour violations, successor liability Tagged with: Asset Buyer Liability, Diaz v. Slayton One Cleaner Inc., Due Diligence in Acquisitions, Federal court ruling, M&A legal blog, New York M&A Cases, Seller's liabilities, Small Transaction Red Flags, Successor liability doctrine, Wage and Hour Issues
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