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Pennsylvania’s Broad Approach to Successor Liability in De Facto Mergers

Explore Pennsylvania’s broad approach to successor liability in asset sales, with a focus on the de facto merger doctrine. This case study on a Pennsylvania waste management acquisition sheds light on how the state’s courts interpret continuity of ownership, even

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Dispute Over Severance Payments: A Lesson in Clear Contract Language

Explore the legal battle in Perrigo Company v. International Vitamin Corporation, highlighting the importance of clear contract language in M&A transactions. Learn how a complex asset purchase agreement led to a $1.2 million reimbursement dispute and the lessons for avoiding

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