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Pennsylvania’s Broad Approach to Successor Liability in De Facto Mergers

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

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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

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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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