Explore a significant M&A legal case where a Delaware court permitted a buyer to pursue claims against a seller for breach and fraud in a business acquisition. Get insights into the buyer’s legal battle and the implications of acquisition agreement…
Blog Archives
Delaware Court Allows Buyer’s Claims Against Seller for Breach and Fraud in Business Acquisition
Posted in damages, exclusive remedy, fraud carveout, indemnification cap Tagged with: acquisition agreement terms, Buyer's Claims, Delaware Court, Firmenich Incorporated v. Natural Flavors, fraud in business acquisition, Inc., industry compliance, Legal dispute, M&A legal case, M&A litigation, organic certificates, organic product manufacturing, seller breach
Ambiguous APA Forum Selection Clause Did Not Waive Right to Remove to Federal Court
January 10, 2020 Introduction Acquisition documents often have a forum selection clause. And like any provision ambiguity can invite a dispute if litigation breaks out after the closing. The deal The seller was a manufacturing company located in Butler County,…
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
Court Rules on $12 Million M&A Termination Fee
Explore the court’s decision on a $12 million M&A termination fee in the case of Genuine Parts Company v. Essendant Inc. Learn valuable insights for M&A deals and fiduciary out clauses. November 5, 2019 Introduction: In M&A deals, sellers often…
Posted in exclusive remedy, fraud carveout, termination of M&A agreement, termination or breakup fee, willful breach carveout Tagged with: Court of Chancery of Delaware, Essendant Inc., Exclusive remedy provision, Fiduciary oatiout clause, Genuine Parts Company, M&A legal case, M&A termination fee, merger agreement, non-solicitation provision
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…
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
9th Circuit Rules on APA’s Delaware Forum Selection Clause in M&A Deal
Explore a recent case where a seller contested the enforceability of a Delaware forum selection clause in an asset purchase agreement (APA) and the subsequent ruling by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in the realm of mergers and acquisitions…
Posted in contravene strong state public policy, forum non conveniens doctrine, forum selection clause Tagged with: 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, asset purchase agreement, Delaware forum selection clause, enforceability, federal circuits, Gemini Technologies, Idaho law, Inc. v. Smith & Wesson Corp., legal battle, M&A, public policy
Buyer’s Fraud Claim Survives in M&A Case
Explore a recent Delaware M&A case where a buyer successfully navigated legal obstacles, including fraud claims, in an asset purchase agreement. Learn about the court’s ruling and the significance of fraud carve-out provisions in M&A transactions. August 7, 2019 M&A…
Posted in bootstrapping doctrine, exclusive remedy, fraud carveout, fraud in business sale, non-reliance clause Tagged with: 3M Company v. Neology, asset purchase agreement, bootstrapping doctrine, Breach of contract, Buyer's fraud claim, contractual representations, Court ruling in M&A case, Delaware M&A case, Exclusive remedies, Fraud carve-out provision, Fraudulent concealment, Fraudulent inducement, Inc. case, Indemnification caps, Legal hurdles in M&A, M&A legal blog, Overheating issue, Product development issues, Rescissory damages, Seller's misrepresentations, survival periods
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
Recent Comments