Monthly Archives: August 2019

CA Court of Appeals Dissent Invites CA High Court to Clarify 363(f) Asset Sales with Alad Product Liability Claims

Introduction A buyer of a manufacturer, distributor or retailer of products out of bankruptcy expects that it can acquire the business free and clear of product liability claims under section 363(f) of the bankruptcy code. The deal This case involved

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Business Buyer Sues Seller for Undisclosed Poor Unemployment Insurance Experience Rating

Introduction An asset business buyer can sometimes see its post-closing unemployment or workers compensation insurance experience rating unexpectedly jump after acquiring a business. The deal In this case, a company with a normal New York unemployment insurance experience rating acquired

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Bootstrapping Doctrine No Bar to Business Buyer’s Fraud Claim

Introduction A buyer of a closely held business often has limited recourse against a seller if the deal turns out bad.  Even if fraud is involved, the buyer must run the gauntlet of indemnification cap, survival period, exclusive remedy, non-reliance,

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