A Georgia intermediate appellate court held that the buyer had not breached the purchase agreement after the closing for wanting to unwind the deal. July 26, 2023 Introduction: In a recent case, an Atlanta nightclub buyer faced a lawsuit from…
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BUYER NOT IN BREACH FOR DEMANDING REFUND AFTER UNVEILING SELLER’S FRAUD IN NIGHTCLUB PURCHASE
Posted in fraud in business sale Tagged with: Atlanta Nightclub Acquisition, Buyer's Refund Demand, Directed Verdict in Trial, Disclosure of Criminal Incidents, Grae Hospitality, Lawsuit and Appellate Court, LLC, LLC v. LL Atlanta, M&A legal blog, Purchase Agreement Breach, Seller's Fraudulent Actions, Unwinding a Deal in M&A
NEW YORK’S ATTEMPT TO IMPOSE SALES TAX ON LLC EQUITY ACQUISITION
Explore a case study involving a New York-based buyer’s acquisition of an LLC’s equity and the subsequent controversy over a sales tax assessment on tangible personal property. Delve into the legal intricacies of M&A transactions and tax implications. M&A Stories…
Posted in sales tax imposed on equity sale of DRE Tagged with: Asset acquisition, disregarded entity, equity acquisition, legal analysis, LLC, M&A, Mergers and Acquisitions, New York, sales tax, tax controversy, tax law
Business Sale Payments at Risk: COVID and Buyer’s Legal Troubles
Explore a real M&A case where a business owner’s post-sale payments were jeopardized due to a buyer’s legal issues and the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn about the complexities of deferred payments and the risks they entail. M&A Stories December 10, 2020…
Posted in risk of post closing payments Tagged with: business deal complications, business sale payments, business transaction risks, buyer's legal troubles, COVID-19 impact, deferred payments, financial scandals, Illinois litigation, LLC, M&A case study, pandemic challenges, post-closing payments, Yeh v. Prairie E&L Management
Buyer’s Post-Closing Default Shatters Seller’s High-Risk Exit Plan
Explore a real M&A case where a seller’s risk-laden exit plan crumbled as the buyer defaulted on payments. Gain insights into the legal dispute and learn valuable lessons on safeguarding transactions. M&A Stories December 07, 2020 Introduction: Selling a business…
Posted in Guaranty, securing buyer's note, securing deferred purchase price, security agreement, seller carried purchase price Tagged with: asset purchase agreement, buyer's owner liability, collateral, Legal dispute, LLC, M&A, post-closing default, Purchase Price, risk management, seller's exit plan
Bankruptcy Court Rejects Creditor’s Claim Against Buyer in Post-363 Successor Liability Dispute
Learn about a recent bankruptcy case involving a struggling popsicle business and the legal challenges faced by the buyer. Discover how the court’s ruling highlights the importance of using Bankruptcy Code Section 363 to acquire distressed businesses and avoid successor…
Federal Court Decides Arbitration for Purchase Price Dispute in M&A Deal
Explore a recent case involving a stock acquisition where a federal court determines jurisdiction and resolves post-closing calculation disputes through arbitration. Learn how the court’s decision impacts M&A agreements. Case reference: FNB Corporation v. Mariner Royal Holdings, LLC. May 24,…
Posted in arbitration vs expert determination, dispute resolution provision, forum selection clause, purchase price adjustment Tagged with: arbitration, Delaware Court of Chancery, dispute resolution, expert determination, federal court, FNB Corporation v. Mariner Royal Holdings, jurisdiction, LLC, M&A legal blog, post-closing calculations, purchase price dispute, stock acquisition
Bankruptcy Court Approval for Sale of Business with Insider Connections
Learn about the bankruptcy court’s role in approving the sale of a financially troubled business with insider connections under Section 363 of the Bankruptcy Code. Explore a case study involving an offshore mussel farm acquisition, creditor objections, and the court’s…
Posted in buyer connected to seller insiders, distressed business acquisitions, Section 363 sale Tagged with: Bankruptcy Code, Bankruptcy court, Bankruptcy Court Approval, Case Study, creditor objection, distressed business, In Re Catalina Sea Ranch, insider connections, LLC, offshore mussel farm, sale of assets, Section 363, successor liability
Buyer’s Defeat in Dispute with Asset Seller Over Deal’s Sales Tax Responsibility
Explore a legal blog post discussing a significant M&A case where a buyer faced unexpected challenges over sales tax responsibility in a marina asset purchase agreement. Learn how precise contract language and allocation provisions could have averted the dispute. Case…
Posted in allocation of sales tax from transaction, asset purchase agreement Tagged with: allocation provision, asset purchase agreement, buyer-seller dispute, contract language, Gaines Mar. & Servs., Inc. v. CMS Mar. Stor., intermediate court of appeal, LLC, M&A case study, M&A legal blog, New York state trial court, sales tax responsibility
Franchise Buyer’s Fraud Claim Impacts Seller’s Collection Efforts
Explore a complex M&A case where a buyer’s fraud claim challenges a promissory note, leading to a legal battle and an important court decision. Gain insights into the interconnection of purchase agreements, note obligations, and fraud allegations. July 8, 2019…
Posted in asset purchase agreement, fraud in business sale, promissory note, rescission Tagged with: asset purchase agreement, Buyer's Rights, Court decisions, due diligence, Franchise buyer, Fraud allegations, legal battle, LLC, LLC v. JB2 Fitness, M&A Case, New York law, promissory note, Rescind transaction, Seller's collection efforts, Summary judgment, Viveros Fitness, Warranty claims
M&A Integration Provision and Exclusive Remedy Clause: How They Impact Seller Claims
Explore the crucial role of the APA Integration Provision and Exclusive Remedy Clause in a recent M&A case involving a Denver-based seller and a Houston-based buyer. Discover key allegations, the seller’s claim, the court’s decision, and the legal obstacles faced…
Posted in earn out, economic loss doctrine, exclusive remedy, integration clause Tagged with: Asset purchase agreement (APA), Business Closure, Case Reference: In Re Allonhill, Colorado Choice of Law, Contractual Remedies, Court's Decision, Denver-Based Seller, Earnout Payments, economic loss rule, Exclusive Remedy Clause, Houston-Based Buyer, integration clause, legal challenges in M&A, Legal Provisions in M&A, LLC, M&A Integration Provision, M&A legal blog, Material Misrepresentations, Negligent Misrepresentation, Seller Claims, Tort Liability
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