Explore the intricacies of customer disclosures in M&A transactions through a case study of a 2013 acquisition in Maryland’s cellular phone market. Learn from the pitfalls of insufficient transparency and the legal consequences that followed. Gain insights into FCC approval…
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Unveiling Post-Merger Changes: Navigating Customer Disclosures in M&A Deals
Posted in problems with customers Tagged with: appellate court, AT&T Inc., Case Study, CDMA network, cellular phone market, communication strategies, Cricket Wireless, customer disclosures, deceptive trade practices, FCC approval process, GSM network, Legal consequences, LTE, M&A, M&A Lessons, Maryland, Mergers and Acquisitions, post-merger changes, transparency
M&A Insights: The Challenge of Collecting $10 Million From a Guarantor
Explore the complexities of collecting a $10 million promissory note from a guarantor in the aftermath of legal troubles. Gain insights from the Eli Global, LLC v. Cieutat case, highlighting the risks and impact on M&A deals. M&A Stories December…
Posted in Problems with Deferred Purchase Price Tagged with: Alabama Supreme Court, Business Sale, Business Transfer, Eli Global LLC v. Cieutat, Financial Downturn, Founder, Guarantor, legal proceedings, Litigation, M&A, merger and acquisition, Private equity firm, promissory note, Purchase Price, risk management
M&A Seller’s $17M Earnout Dispute: Lessons from a Healthcare Tech Acquisition
Explore the intricacies of a healthcare tech acquisition with a $17 million earnout dispute. Gain insights into the importance of due diligence, clear terms, and transparency in M&A transactions. Learn from the legal actions, key findings, and implications for both…
Posted in problems with earnouts Tagged with: Anti-reliance Clauses, Breach of contract, Buyer's Duty to Disclose, Buyer's Motion to Dismiss, due diligence, earnout dispute, Fraud allegations, Healthcare Tech Acquisition, Legal actions in M&A, M&A, M&A Case Reference, Post-sale Performance, Sales Benchmarks, Seller Lawsuit, transparency in M&A
Navigating M&A Legal Complexities: A Close Look at Trade Secrets
Explore the legal intricacies of M&A trade secrets in this in-depth analysis of a recent case. Discover key findings, implications, and the importance of due diligence. M&A Stories November 5, 2023 Introduction: In a recent legal case, an M&A buyer…
Posted in trade secret misappropriation by former seller employee Tagged with: asset purchase agreement, Buyer's Rights, due diligence, Electronic Files, federal court, Lease Agreements, Legal Case, legal implications, M&A, M&A Transactions, misappropriation, Nebraska, Property Management, Secrecy, Seller's obligations, Trade Secret Act, trade secrets
Buyer’s Defamation Claim in Failed Bankruptcy M&A Deal
M&A Stories Explore a recent M&A case where a buyer’s decision to back out of an asset purchase agreement led to a defamation claim by the seller. Learn about the legal proceedings and the court’s ruling in this bankruptcy-related merger…
BUYER’S SUCCESSOR LIABILITY IN NEW JERSEY FOR HISTORICAL CONTAMINATION
Learn about buyer’s successor liability for historical contamination in New Jersey when acquiring manufacturing businesses. M&A Stories August 1, 2023 Introduction: When a buyer acquires a manufacturing business, they may unknowingly inherit certain liabilities from the seller. This blog discusses…
BUYER NO LONGER REQUIRED TO PAY SELLER EARNOUT
Explore a recent M&A case where a buyer’s bankruptcy reorganization led to the elimination of an earnout obligation in the purchase of cloud-based secure messaging IP. Learn about the legal implications and key takeaways from this situation. M&A Stories March…
BUYER LOSES PURCHASED MEDICAL INSURANCE RECEIVABLES IN PHYSICIAN PRACTICE ACQUISITION
The court held that the seller creditor could garnish the receivables because the buyer’s ownership of them would not vest until the buyer had received its license from the state of Florida M&A Stories September 2, 2022 Introduction When acquiring…
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