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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Safeguarding Purchased Customer Information through Nondisclosure Agreements in M&A Deals
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
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
Key Employee’s Oral Promise Falls Short in M&A Case
Explore the legal challenges faced by a Pepperell, Massachusetts-based online retailer in retaining a key employee in this M&A tale. Delve into negotiations, oral promises, and court decisions, emphasizing the importance of formal agreements with key employees in business sales.…
Posted in key employees of target, stay bonus Tagged with: Business Sale, business sale process, conditional bonus, Court decisions, key employee, Legal Challenges, Lockwood v. Madeiros LLC, M&A Case, Massachusetts law, negotiations, oral promise, post-sale revenue growth, sales proceeds, sharing sales proceeds with key employees, stay bonus
Avoiding Escrow Woes: A Cautionary Tale for M&A Participants
Dive into the intricacies of mergers and acquisitions with our latest blog post, ‘Avoiding Escrow Woes: A Cautionary Tale for M&A Participants.’ Explore the real-world case of The HC Companies, Inc. v. Myers Industries, Inc., and unravel the complexities surrounding…
Posted in indemnification, timely objection to indemnification claim Tagged with: attention to detail, Breach of contract, business assets, business ecosystem, business enthusiasts, business litigation, business protection, Business Transactions, case analysis, cautionary tale, Court of Chancery, Court rulings, Delaware, diligence, Entrepreneurial insights, escrow, Indemnification claims, Legal Challenges, Legal Disputes, Legal intricacies, Legal lessons, litigation outcomes, M&A legal, M&A practitioners, Mergers and Acquisitions, The HC Companies Inc. v. Myers Industries Inc., timely objections
Employee Rights in M&A: Navigating the Nuances of Hiring Promises
Explore the intricate world of M&A legalities with our latest blog, ‘Employee Rights in M&A: Navigating the Nuances of Hiring Promises.’ Delve into real-life scenarios, like the Gupta v. Quincy Medical Center case, where the commitment to retain employees took…
Posted in third party beneficiary clause Tagged with: asset purchase agreement, Contractual commitments, Court rulings, Employee rights, Employment law, Gupta v. Quincy Medical Center Appeals Court Massachusetts, Hiring promises, Industry specifics, Legal Challenges, legal implications, legal insights, legal nuances, legal obligations, legal recourse, M&A agreements, M&A legalities, M&A practitioners, Private hospital acquisition, Terminated executives, Third-party beneficiary rights
Navigating the Risks of Acquiring Distressed Businesses in Chapter 11: Lessons from a Stalking Horse
Dive into the risky yet alluring world of acquiring distressed businesses in Chapter 11 bankruptcies with our latest M&A blog post. Learn from real-life lessons and cautionary tales of navigating bankruptcy court sales and the intricacies of stalking horse arrangements.…
Posted in distressed business acquisitions Tagged with: Asset acquisition, Auction Process, Bankruptcy Code, bankruptcy court proceedings, bankruptcy court sales, bid procedures, Buyer's Perspective, Case Study, Chapter 11 bankruptcy, court approval, distressed businesses, due diligence, financial risks, Florence Hospital At Anthem LLC, investor caution, Legal Challenges, Legal Risks, Liabilities, M&A legal, Mergers and Acquisitions, Seller's Perspective, stalking horse
Unraveling the Legal Threads: When the Buyer’s Owner Faces the Fallout
Delve into the intricacies of M&A legal challenges with our latest blog post, ‘Unraveling the Legal Threads: When the Buyer’s Owner Faces the Fallout.’ Explore the captivating case of Mohegan Lake Motors, Inc. v. Maoli, where the buyer’s owner becomes…