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Unseen Ties: Mitigating Conflict of Interest Risks in M&A Vendor Relationships

Navigate the complexities of M&A with insights into mitigating hidden risks in vendor contracts. This article dissects a recent case highlighting the dangers of undisclosed conflicts of interest involving a target company’s insiders and key service providers. Learn practical pre-closing

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Legal Troubles in M&A: Supplier’s Lawsuit Against Seller for Fraud

Explore a case study on M&A legal issues as a supplier sues a seller for alleged fraud. Learn about the legal challenges and key takeaways. M&A Stories October 30, 2023 Introduction: Selling your company’s assets can pose a significant risk

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ASSET BUYER ARGUES THAT IT WAS NOT BOUND BY SELLER’S SUPPLY CONTRACT

The supplier says that the buyer impliedly assumed the contract by accepting office and cleaning supplies for five years after the closing at the contract’s price. M&A Stories January 23, 2023 Introduction When purchasing the assets of a business, buyers

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BUYER’S RIGHT TO DISPLAY EXPIRED COPYRIGHTED PHOTOGRAPHS ACQUIRED IN GROCERY CHAIN ASSET PURCHASE FROM BANKRUPTCY

Bankruptcy court held that the buyer purchased the assets free and clear of any copyright interests held by the photographer supplier. M&A Stories October 3, 2022 Introduction In a recent bankruptcy case, a buyer who acquired assets from a bankrupt

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BUYER’S LIABILITY IN DOG CHEW BUSINESS ACQUISITION DISPUTED OVER MARKETING VENDOR CONTRACT

An asset buyer in an all-cash acquisition of business may have impliedly assumed a vendor contract or may be responsible for the seller’s vendor contract under New Jersey’s successor liability rules. M&A Stories January 21, 2022 Introduction: When an asset

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