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
AUTO BUYER CANNOT FORCE DEALER TO APPEAL GM’S REFUSAL FOR DEALERSHIP TRANSFER
The asset purchase agreement gave the seller the right to terminate the deal if the transaction had not closed by the outside closing date and GM had refused to consent to the transaction. M&A Stories August 30, 2022 Introduction When…
Non-Disclosure of Customer Contract Nonrenewal in M&A Deal
Explore a 2015 M&A case where the disclosure of customer contract nonrenewals becomes a pivotal issue. Gain insights into the importance of clear language in M&A agreements. M&A Stories December 5, 2018 In a 2015 M&A case, a buyer based…
Posted in Buyer beware, representation and warranty about customers, representations and warranties, stock purchase agreement Tagged with: Buyer's Rights, contract nonrenewal, customer contract termination, Disclosure obligations, Latisys Holdings, Legal Disputes, M&A agreements, M&A case study, M&A legal blog, nondisclosure of major customer nonrenewals, post-closing issues, Seller's obligations, stock purchase agreement, Zayo Group
Legal Misrepresentation in M&A: Lessons from a Costly Case
Explore a case study involving a Texas-based insurance-claims-adjusting firm’s acquisition gone awry due to legal misrepresentation. Learn about the impact on revenues, the role of due diligence, and the lessons for sellers in M&A transactions. Delve into the details of…
Posted in fraud in business sale Tagged with: acquisition case study, Appellate court ruling, business relationships, Buyer-seller negotiations, customer performance reports, due diligence, financial statements, fraud lawsuit, honesty in business transactions, insurance-claims-adjusting sector, legal misrepresentation, litigation in M&A, M&A legal blog, Purchase Price, QBE insurance company, Seller's obligations
Buyer Beware: Unforeseen Pension Liabilities in M&A Asset Deals
Dive into the complexities of M&A asset deals with our latest blog post, ‘Buyer Beware: Unforeseen Pension Liabilities.’ Explore the cautionary tale of a private equity group navigating the legal pitfalls of acquiring a Maui hotel and assets with unionized…
Posted in federal multiemployer pension plan withdrawal liability, successor liability Tagged with: actual knowledge, Asset Deals, Asset Valuation, Business owners, Business Regulations, business risks, business strategy, Business Transactions, Buyer's Awareness, Buyer's due diligence, Buyer's liability, Case Study, cautionary tale, CFOs, constructive knowledge, Contractual obligations, Corporate governance, Corporate Law, Court decision, Deal Success, due diligence, entrepreneurs, financial consequences, Financial Impact, Financial Repercussions, Industry specifics, legal battle, Legal compliance, legal insights, Legal lessons, legal pitfalls, Legal precedent, M&A, M&A Transactions, Maui Hotel Acquisition, merger and acquisition, Multiemployer Pension Plan, Ninth Circuit Court, Pension Liabilities, Private Equity, Purchase and Sale Agreement, Seller's obligations, Unfunded Pension Benefits, Union pension plan, Unionized Employees
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