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Legal Clash: M&A Buyer and Seller Tangle in Federal Court Over Post-Closing Payment Dispute

Dive into the realm of M&A legal intricacies with our latest blog post, ‘Legal Clash: M&A Buyer and Seller Tangle in Federal Court Over Post-Closing Payment Dispute.’ Explore the nuances of acquisition agreements, post-closing conflicts, and federal court litigation as

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M&A Insights: The Challenge of Collecting $10 Million From a Guarantor

Explore the complexities of collecting a $10 million promissory note from a guarantor in the aftermath of legal troubles. Gain insights from the Eli Global, LLC v. Cieutat case, highlighting the risks and impact on M&A deals. M&A Stories December

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BUYER CANNOT USE COVID AS AN EXCUSE FOR NOT PAYING FOR THE BUSINESS

Buyer of cleaning franchise loses money during pandemic. Stops paying seller. Massachusetts high court says covid no legal excuse for stopping payments. M&A Stories February 8, 2023 Introduction During the pandemic, many business buyers faced significant challenges. However, a recent

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SELLER’S FAILURE TO COLLECT DEFERRED PURCHASE PRICE FROM BANKRUPT ACQUISITION SUBSIDIARY’S OWNER

The owner of the acquisition subsidiary did not guarantee the obligations of the bankrupt acquisition subsidiary. The court rejected the seller’s attempt to pierce the corporate veil of the acquisition subsidiary to collect from its owner. M&A Stories August 01,

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Buyer Can’t Blame Seller for Business Failure When Assisting in Manager Selection

The seller stayed on under a temporary consulting arrangement. At buyer’s request the seller helped pick a president for the buyer to manage the business. It did not work out and the business failed. M&A Stories April 15, 2022 Introduction:

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Why a Business Seller May Not Collect Payment from a Buyer’s Guarantor

The subordination agreement entitled the bank to be paid ahead of the seller unless the buyer met certain financial conditions designed for the bank’s security M&A Stories April 11, 2022 Introduction: Selling a business involves the risk of nonpayment for

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