Explore a case involving a Section 363 bankruptcy sale where a buyer’s liability was upheld by the court despite not signing the purchase agreement. Gain insights into the legal implications of court-approved sales orders in distressed business acquisitions. March 11,…
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Buyer Bound by Bankruptcy Court’s Sale Order Despite Non-Signing of Purchase Agreement
Posted in bankruptcy sale, distressed business acquisitions, sales order, Section 363 sale Tagged with: Bankruptcy court, bankruptcy trustee, Buyer's liability, court-approved sales order, Distressed Business Acquisition, lease modification, legal implications, M&A legal blog, Purchase agreement, Redskins Grille case, Section 363 sale, Virginia federal district court
Forum Selection Clause in Buyer’s Note for Company Acquisition
Explore the importance of forum selection clauses in M&A deals. Learn from the case of Robson v. Duckpond LTD. where a forum selection clause determined the location for resolving disputes over a buyer’s promissory note in a company acquisition. October…
Navigating Indemnification Caps in M&A Deals
Explore the intricacies of indemnification caps in M&A deals and learn from a recent case dispute over their interpretation. Gain insights into risk mitigation strategies for buyers and sellers in the world of mergers and acquisitions. M&A Stories May 20,…
M&A Confidentiality: Protecting Valuable Customer Data
Learn about the importance of safeguarding confidential information in M&A deals and the legal battles that can arise when confidentiality agreements are breached. M&A Stories May 9, 2019 Introduction: In the world of business acquisitions, safeguarding confidential information is paramount.…
Posted in covenant not to compete, public information exclusion Tagged with: Bobcat North America, Business acquisitions, case reference, Competitive Activities, Confidentiality, Confidentiality covenant, Customer Data, Inland Waste Holdings, Lawsuit, Legal battles, M&A, noncompetition covenant, public information exception, Purchase agreement
Buyer Halts Payments, Alleges Inaccurate Financials in M&A Deal
Explore a case where a buyer halted payments in an M&A deal due to alleged financial inaccuracies, and learn about offset provisions in purchase agreements. M&A Stories March 29, 2019 Introduction: In the world of mergers and acquisitions, uncertainties loom…
Posted in asset purchase agreement, financial representation and warranty, membership interest purchase agreement, offset or setoff provision, offset right, promissory note, representations and warranties Tagged with: Acquisition Agreements, books and records representation, Borremans v. Gardner, buyer protection, escrow, financial inaccuracies, Legal Case, M&A, Mergers and Acquisitions, New York State Court, offset or setoff provision, Purchase agreement, seller dispute
Buyer’s Legal Action for Lost Profits in Urgent Care Center Acquisition
Explore a case study where a buyer sued the seller over lost profits in an urgent care center acquisition. Learn about the legal aspects and due diligence considerations. M&A Stories December 21, 2018 In this case, a buyer in the…
Posted in Buyer beware, due diligence, economic loss doctrine, material contracts, representations and warranties Tagged with: Buyer's legal action, Case Study, due diligence, fraud, Gusdorff v. MNR Industries LLC, healthcare acquisition, lost profits, M&A legal blog, Material breach, physician absence, Purchase agreement, third-party payor agreements, urgent care center
Clarifying Securities Fraud Claims in M&A: Lessons from O’Connor v. Cory
Explore the intricacies of federal securities fraud claims in M&A through the lens of O’Connor v. Cory. This blog delves into a notable case, emphasizing the importance of clarity in purchase agreements and offering key takeaways for sellers in similar…
Posted in anti-reliance clause, fraud in business sale, full disclosure rep, reliance Tagged with: Business experience in negotiations, Business valuation in M&A, Dallas federal district court, Disclaimer of reliance, Due diligence in M&A, Equity in purchase price, federal securities fraud, fraud carve out, Full disclosure representation, Legal proceedings in M&A, M&A legal, Material Facts Disclosure, O’Connor v. Cory, Purchase agreement, Purchase documents evaluation, representations and warranties, Securities Fraud Claims, Seller's Lawsuit
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