Explore the implications of punitive damages in asbestos claims within M&A deals. Learn from the case of Parker Hannifin Corp. v. Standard Motor Products, Inc. October 31, 2019 Introduction: Liability related to asbestos claims is a common concern for manufacturing…
Monthly Archives: October 2019
Business Buyer’s Suit Against Seller is Hampered by Missing Due Diligence Binder
Learn about a crucial M&A case involving a buyer’s lawsuit against a seller due to missing due diligence binder. Explore the legal implications and lessons from Cardinal v. Lupo. October 29, 2019 Introduction: Purchasing a company involves legal risks, and…
Forum Selection Clause in Buyer’s Note for Company Acquisition
Explore the importance of forum selection clauses in M&A deals. Learn from the case of Robson v. Duckpond LTD. where a forum selection clause determined the location for resolving disputes over a buyer’s promissory note in a company acquisition. October…
Business Buyer Battle’s Seller’s Founder Over His Publicity Rights
Explore the legal dispute between a business buyer and a competitor over the use of a founder’s name for product promotion. Learn about the key court decision and its implications. October 21, 2019 Introduction: In the world of business acquisitions,…
How a Fraud Carve-Out Protected a Buyer’s Employee Non-Solicitation Claim in an M&A Deal
Explore a case study where a fraud carve-out provision played a crucial role in protecting a buyer’s interests in an M&A deal. Learn about the legal intricacies surrounding employee non-solicitation claims and exclusive remedy provisions. October 19, 2019 Introduction: Many…
Posted in boilerplate provisions, fraud carveout, hiring seller's employees, nonsolicitation of employees and customers Tagged with: asset purchase agreement, Breach of Covenant, Business acquisition, case reference, Employee Non-solicitation, exclusive remedy, fraud carve out, indemnification, Legal dispute, M&A, merger and acquisition, nonsolicitation covenant, Sacramento Federal Court, Trampoline Park
Employee Raiding Lawsuit: Buyer vs. Seller Employee
Explore a real case where a buyer sued a seller’s key employee over employee departures after an acquisition. Learn about the legal implications and strategies to mitigate such risks in M&A deals. October 16, 2019 Introduction: In acquisitions, a company’s…
Posted in employment agreement, hiring seller's employees, key employees of target, nonsolicitation of employees and customers, stay bonus Tagged with: Acquisition risks, asset purchase agreement, Buyer vs. seller employee, Employee raiding lawsuit, Employment agreement, Fiduciary duties, Key employee departure, M&A legal case, M&A litigation, pied piper rule, Risk mitigation strategy
Business Buyer Sues Former Employee Over Use of Seller Business Cards
Explore a legal case where a buyer filed a lawsuit against a former employee who left with business cards belonging to the seller’s clients after an M&A deal. Learn about the legal implications and challenges in protecting trade secrets in…
Posted in business cards, trade secret misappropriation by former seller employee Tagged with: asset purchase agreement, Business buyer lawsuit, Business cards misappropriation, Confidential customer list, Employee fiduciary duty, Employee retention strategies, legal implications, M&A legal case, Trade secrets protection, Trade secrets trial
Buyer Might Pay Double for Seller’s Assets Due to Financing Statement
Learn about the legal risks associated with acquiring assets that are used as collateral for a seller’s loan in M&A deals. This blog post discusses a real case and offers insights on conducting UCC searches to avoid costly mistakes. October…
Buyer’s Section 363 Purchase of Bankrupt Hospital Assets Clears Medi-Cal Liabilities
Learn about a recent M&A legal case where a buyer successfully purchased assets from a bankrupt hospital without taking on its liabilities. Explore the implications of Bankruptcy Code Section 363 and its impact on Medi-Cal agreements. Gain insights into the…
Posted in bankruptcy sale, distressed business acquisitions, executory contracts, Medi-Cal provider agreements, Section 363 sale Tagged with: Asset acquisition, Bankrupt hospital assets, Bankruptcy Code Section 363, Bankruptcy proceedings, Buyer's Acquisition, California hospitals, Clearing Medi-Cal liabilities, Executory contracts, In Re Verity Health System, Legal battle outcome, M&A legal case
When Medical Practice Deals Go South: Protecting Patient Lists
Learn about the legal challenges and importance of safeguarding patient lists in medical practice acquisitions. October 12, 2019 M&A Stories In the world of medical practice acquisitions, patient lists are golden. But what happens when a doctor tries to take…
Posted in trade secret misappropriation, trade secret misappropriation by former seller employee Tagged with: Case Study, healthcare M&A, Legal Challenges, LLC v. Behram, Maryland Physician’s Edge, medical practice acquisitions, Medical practice M&A, misappropriation, non-solicitation agreement, patient data protection, patient lists, trade secrets
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