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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Court Examines New York’s Successor Liability Doctrines De Facto Merger vs. Mere Continuation
Dive into the complexities of New York’s successor liability doctrines in our latest M&A blog post. This in-depth analysis examines the recent case of Avamer 57 Fee LLC v. Hunter Boot USA LLC, where the court navigated the nuances of…
Posted in de facto merger exception, mere continuation, problems with successor liability Tagged with: Asset sales, Avamer 57 Fee LLC v. Hunter Boot USA LLC, Business acquisition, de facto merger, distressed company sale, equity transfer in M&A, Hunter Boot brands, Intellectual property acquisition, legal analysis of M&A, M&A case study, M&A legal disputes, M&A legal topics, M&A Transactions, Manhattan state trial court, Mere Continuation, New York M&A law, New York state law, successor liability, successor liability doctrines, unpaid rent dispute
ASSET BUYER’S PRODUCTS LIABILITY AS SUCCESSOR: A CASE STUDY
The asset buyer had not assumed this liability in the asset purchase agreement and no common ownership or officer director management between buyer and seller. M&A Stories August 26, 2021 Introduction: When an asset buyer acquires a business, they have…
Posted in all cash deal, asset purchase, continuity of ownership, de facto merger exception, mere continuation, mere continuation exception, product line exception, successor liability Tagged with: Asset buyer, asset purchase agreement, Bell v. American International Industries, Case Study, De Facto Merger Rule, M&A legal blog, Mere Continuation Rule, North Carolina Law, products liability, successor liability
INDIANA HIGH COURT CLARIFIES SUCCESSOR LIABILITY IN M&A DEALS
Learn about the recent Indiana Supreme Court ruling on successor liability in asset acquisitions. Understand the exceptions that relieve business asset buyers from seller creditor claims in M&A deals. M&A Stories April 30, 2021 Introduction: When acquiring the assets of…
Posted in continuity of enterprise exception, continuity of ownership, de facto merger exception, successor liability Tagged with: asset acquisitions, business asset buyer, de facto merger, Indiana M&A deals, Indiana Supreme Court ruling, Legal Blog, Mere Continuation, seller creditor claims, successor liability
Lawsuit Over EBITDA Earnout Dispute
Explore a post-closing dispute in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) involving an earnout disagreement related to EBITDA. Learn about a case that highlights the complexities of earnout arrangements and potential legal challenges. June 18, 2019 M&A Stories Introduction: In this mergers…
Posted in bad faith, corporate overhead, de facto merger exception, earn outs, EBITDA Tagged with: asset purchase agreement, corporate overhead, earnout disagreements, EBITDA earnout dispute, fair dealing, Good faith, income expectations, legal challenges in M&A, M&A Disputes, M&A lawsuit, Miranda v. US Security Associates, Post-Closing Dispute
Avoiding Seller Debt in M&A Deals: Buyer’s Protection
Explore the risks of acquiring the assets of a business and potential liability for seller debts in M&A deals. Learn from a real case involving a luxury motor coach company and gain insights into protecting buyers from unexpected liabilities. M&A…
Posted in all cash deal, de facto merger exception, seller ownership in buyer, successor liability Tagged with: All-cash transactions, Asset acquisition, asset purchase agreement, Avoiding legal battles, Business acquisition risks, buyer's protection, Commercial landlords, de facto merger, Liability protection, M&A deals, Nevada Supreme Court ruling, Seller debt, Seller's branding, Seller's liabilities, successor liability, Unexpected liabilities, Upper management
Cash Buyer of Paper Mill Assets Not Liable for Seller’s CERCLA Liability
Explore the legal intricacies of M&A deals involving environmental liabilities. Learn about the concept of de facto mergers and when a cash buyer may or may not be held responsible for a seller’s cleanup obligations. Dive into a real-life case…
Posted in asset purchase agreement, asset seller's liabilities, CERCLA or superfund liability, de facto merger exception, successor liability Tagged with: all cash deal, asset purchase agreement, Buyer's responsibility for cleanup obligations, CERCLA liability, De facto merger in asset deals, Garrett Day LLC v. International Paper Co., M&A environmental liabilities, Ohio federal district court case, Paper mill assets acquisition, Seller's contamination cleanup, Successor liability laws, superfund
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