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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

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COURT ALLOWS DISTRIBUTOR TO SUE BUYER FOR PRE-CLOSING BREACH IN ACQUISITION DEAL

Read about a recent acquisition deal in the printer equipment manufacturing industry where a distributor sued a buyer for alleged pre-closing breach under the “mere continuation successor liability” theory. M&A Stories March 08, 2021 Introduction: In a recent acquisition deal

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Buyer’s Liability in All-Cash Stock Deal: Battling Successor Liability Claim

Explore the intricacies of buyer liability in all-cash stock deals and the legal battle against successor liability claims. Dive into a case study involving an accident-related claim and Arizona’s laws. Get insights from the court’s key points and analysis. Case

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Buyer’s Dispute Over $1.5 Million Judgment: Who’s Responsible?

Explore a legal dispute in M&A involving a Nigerian business and a Louisiana shipbuilding company. Learn about the “mere continuation” exception in Louisiana law and its implications for successor liability. Dive into the complexities of this case and its impact

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