Explore a real-world case study of the legal complexities surrounding oral side deals in mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Learn about the risks, challenges, and key legal points from a business seller’s perspective. August 12, 2020 Introduction: In mergers and acquisitions,…
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Enforcing an Oral Side Deal in M&A: A Case Study
Posted in 351 M&A transactions, boot, handshake redemption obligation, integration clause, nonqualified preferred stock, parol evidence rule Tagged with: 2007 tax year penalties, business acquisition challenges, California Court of Appeals, integration clause, Kanno v. Marwit Capital Partners II, Legal Risks, LP, M&A legal case study, oral side deal enforcement, parol evidence rule, tax fraud risks, tax implications
Court Approves Seller’s Fraud Lawsuit in Earnout Dispute
Explore a real-life M&A dispute where a seller’s fraud lawsuit against a buyer over an earnout disagreement led to a court ruling. Gain insights into the legal intricacies of this case and the implications for M&A agreements. November 6, 2019…
Posted in anti-reliance clause, earn outs, integration clause Tagged with: anti-reliance provision, earnout dispute, fraud lawsuit, Gruner v. Huron Consulting Group, Illinois common law, Illinois Securities Law, Inc., integration clause, Keywords: M&A lawsuit, legal analytics company, stock purchase agreement
Franchisee’s Struggle: A Cautionary Tale for Business Owners
Explore a cautionary tale of a failed restaurant franchise sale due to contractual disputes with the franchisor. Learn the importance of resolving legal issues before selling your business in this M&A case study. July 7, 2019 M&A Stories Introduction: In…
Posted in approval of franchisor, asset purchase agreement, franchise sale, integration clause, no oral modifications of contract Tagged with: asset purchase agreement, business contracts, business litigation, business ownership, Business Sale, Business Transactions, Case Study, contractual disputes, Court decision, franchise agreements, franchise laws, franchisee, franchisor, integration provision, legal battle, legal issues, M&A, restaurant franchise, Tim Hortons
M&A Integration Provision and Exclusive Remedy Clause: How They Impact Seller Claims
Explore the crucial role of the APA Integration Provision and Exclusive Remedy Clause in a recent M&A case involving a Denver-based seller and a Houston-based buyer. Discover key allegations, the seller’s claim, the court’s decision, and the legal obstacles faced…
Posted in earn out, economic loss doctrine, exclusive remedy, integration clause Tagged with: Asset purchase agreement (APA), Business Closure, Case Reference: In Re Allonhill, Colorado Choice of Law, Contractual Remedies, Court's Decision, Denver-Based Seller, Earnout Payments, economic loss rule, Exclusive Remedy Clause, Houston-Based Buyer, integration clause, legal challenges in M&A, Legal Provisions in M&A, LLC, M&A Integration Provision, M&A legal blog, Material Misrepresentations, Negligent Misrepresentation, Seller Claims, Tort Liability
Seller of company can sue Buyer for making oral fraudulent and negligent misrepresentations
Seller’s Owner founded Seller in 2002. Seller was based out of the greater Sacramento, California area. In 2007, Seller began doing business as BenefitsCONNECT. BenefitsCONNECT is an online benefits enrollment and administration system that connects employer groups, insurance carriers, third…
Court won’t enforce claimed oral modification of stock purchase agreement
Target is a San Diego, California late stage cell therapy company developing laboratory equipment and cell therapies to treat a variety of medical conditions. Cell therapy is taking cells from a donor and putting them into a patient to treat…
Delaware court holds that owner of a buyer of business assets cannot escape liability for fraudulent statements made outside of the asset purchase agreement
The buyer wanted to acquire the seller’s business. The seller was interested in selling its assets to the buyer but was worried about the buyer’s ability to finance the purchase price; especially since a large portion of the purchase price…
Posted in fraud in business sale, integration clause
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