Monthly Archives: July 2021

SECURITIES FRAUD LAWSUIT: BIOPHARMACEUTICAL FOUNDER ACCUSED OF MISLEADING INVESTORS

Read about a recent securities fraud lawsuit where a biopharmaceutical founder is accused of intentionally misleading investors about the profitability of their flagship pain product. Learn about the legal risks involved in selling stock and the importance of honesty in

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FRAUD EXCEPTION IN M&A INDEMNIFICATION: A CASE ILLUSTRATION

Learn about the fraud exception in M&A indemnification through a case illustration. Understand how a buyer successfully claimed damages beyond the indemnification cap for seller fraud in an acquisition deal. M&A Stories July 28, 2021 Introduction: In M&A deals, it’s

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BUYER’S RIGHT TO DEFENSE IN M&A DEAL WHEN FACING DEFECTIVE PRODUCT CLAIM

Learn about the importance of clear indemnification provisions in M&A agreements. This blog discusses a recent Pennsylvania court case where a buyer’s right to defense was triggered by a product claim, not just a lawsuit. M&A Stories July 27, 2021

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BUYER ORDERED TO PAY $75 MILLION TO SELLER FOR BREACH OF REPS AND WARRANTIES IN M&A DEAL

In this M&A legal blog, learn about a recent case where a buyer was ordered to pay $75 million in damages to a seller for breaching representations and warranties during an insurance company acquisition. Gain insights into the lawsuit and

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DELAWARE COURT ORDERS BUYER TO HONOR M&A DEAL DESPITE PANDEMIC CHALLENGES

In this M&A legal blog, we explore a case where a buyer tried to back out of an acquisition agreement due to pandemic challenges. Discover how the Delaware Court of Chancery ruled in favor of the seller, emphasizing the importance

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BUSINESS SELLER’S INSURANCE POLICY COVERS BUYER’S $17 MILLION NEGLIGENT MISREPRESENTATION CLAIM

Read about a recent M&A legal case where a buyer sued a seller for negligent misrepresentation during negotiations. The buyer won a $17 million claim, and the seller’s insurance policy came to the rescue. Learn more about the implications for

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DOES AN ASSET PURCHASE INCLUDE THE FOUNDER’S PUBLICITY RIGHTS? A RECENT M&A CASE EXPLAINED

Learn about the significance of publicity rights in M&A deals through a recent California court case involving a juice company. Understand how broad language in asset purchase agreements can impact the acquisition of intellectual and intangible property. M&A Stories July

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