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…
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Court Examines New York’s Successor Liability Doctrines De Facto Merger vs. Mere Continuation
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
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…
Understanding Successor Liability in M&A Deals: Michigan vs. New Jersey
Explore the nuances of successor liability in M&A deals, focusing on the legal case of Varilease Finance, Inc. v. Earthcolor, Inc. This blog simplifies the complexities of Michigan and New Jersey’s successor liability tests, offering insights for professionals in the…
Posted in asset buyer's assumption of seller's liabilities by contract, asset purchase agreement, asset seller's liabilities, assumed liabilities, assumption of a contract, buyer's assumption of seller liabilities in asset acquisition, excluded liabilities, mere continuation, seller owners equity interest in buyer, successor liability Tagged with: Asset buyer, asset purchase agreement, Business acquisition, Case Study, Due diligence in M&A, Legal dispute, M&A legal blog, Master Lease Agreement, Mere Continuation Rule, Michigan law, Michigan vs. New Jersey, New Jersey law, successor liability, Successor liability risks, Varilease Finance Inc. v Earthcolor Inc
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