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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Safeguarding Purchased Customer Information through Nondisclosure Agreements in M&A Deals
Learn how including a covenant in your acquisition agreement can prevent sellers from disclosing or utilizing customer data, even if it’s not classified as a trade secret. Explore a real case involving a seafood wholesaler and importer. March 31, 2020…
Posted in customer list, customer list, nondisclosure agreement, trade secret misappropriation Tagged with: Acquisition Agreement, Business acquisition, Case Study, Confidentiality covenant, Customer information protection, Legal Challenges, M&A deals, Nondisclosure agreements, Preventing competition, trade secret
Business Buyer Sues Former Employee Over Use of Seller Business Cards
Explore a legal case where a buyer filed a lawsuit against a former employee who left with business cards belonging to the seller’s clients after an M&A deal. Learn about the legal implications and challenges in protecting trade secrets in…
Posted in business cards, trade secret misappropriation by former seller employee Tagged with: asset purchase agreement, Business buyer lawsuit, Business cards misappropriation, Confidential customer list, Employee fiduciary duty, Employee retention strategies, legal implications, M&A legal case, Trade secrets protection, Trade secrets trial
When Medical Practice Deals Go South: Protecting Patient Lists
Learn about the legal challenges and importance of safeguarding patient lists in medical practice acquisitions. October 12, 2019 M&A Stories In the world of medical practice acquisitions, patient lists are golden. But what happens when a doctor tries to take…
Posted in trade secret misappropriation, trade secret misappropriation by former seller employee Tagged with: Case Study, healthcare M&A, Legal Challenges, LLC v. Behram, Maryland Physician’s Edge, medical practice acquisitions, Medical practice M&A, misappropriation, non-solicitation agreement, patient data protection, patient lists, trade secrets
Allegations of Breach in M&A Deal: Lessons from a $100 Million Case
Explore the intricate post-transaction landscape of M&A through a $100 million case involving an Atlanta-based chemical packaging company. Delve into the details of post-closing commitments, breaches, and legal implications, emphasizing the significance of post-closing covenants. M&A Stories November 21, 2018…
Posted in covenant not to compete, hiring seller's employees, no kickback or bribe rep, nondisclosure agreement, trade secret misappropriation Tagged with: Breach of contract, Business acquisitions, Confidentiality clauses, Delaware lawsuit, Enforceability of covenants, Kickback payment representation, M&A legal case study, M&A litigation, Noncompetition agreements, Post-closing commitments
Court Deems Non-Compete in M&A Employment Agreement Unenforceable
Explore a recent M&A case where a court ruled a non-compete clause in an employment agreement unenforceable. Delve into key details, including the background, agreements, termination, legal dispute, court’s decision, severance dispute, and trade secret allegations. M&A Stories September 17,…
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