Explore a cautionary tale in M&A where a seller alleged fraud due to buyer’s financial misrepresentations. Understand the legal nuances and lessons learned. M&A Stories December 17, 2018 In this M&A legal blog post, we discuss a case where a…
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Buyer’s Financial Misrepresentations in M&A Deal: A Cautionary Tale
Posted in due diligence, fraud in business sale, material, receipt of buyer equity or security, receipt of buyer equity or security, reliance Tagged with: asset purchase agreement, Buyer's financial misrepresentations, Fraud in M&A, Indemnification obligations, Inflated forecasts, Justifiable reliance, Legal staffing services, Lessons in M&A, M&A legal blog, Material misrepresentation, Seller's equity
M&A Deal Lessons: Honesty and Due Diligence Are Key
Learn from a real M&A case involving digital marketing and concessions. Discover the importance of honesty and due diligence in M&A deals. Get insights from the Cinema Scene Marketing & Promotions, Inc. v. Calident Capital, LLC case. M&A Stories November…
Posted in anti-reliance clause, due diligence, extra-contractual fraud, negligent misrepresentation, reliance Tagged with: Antitrust concerns, Cinema Scene Marketing & Promotions case, Competition in M&A, Digital marketing company acquisition, Due diligence importance, Honesty in M&A, Legal dispute resolution, M&A case study, M&A deal lessons, Private equity firm negotiations
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
Buyer’s Failure to Follow Escrow Agreement Procedures Leads to Release of Funds: A Cautionary Tale
Explore the cautionary tale of an M&A case where the buyer’s failure to adhere to escrow agreement procedures resulted in the release of funds. Learn the importance of strict adherence to specified notice procedures to safeguard interests in M&A transactions.…
Posted in escrow, fraud in business sale, notice provision, reliance Tagged with: Buyer's misstep, Court decision on escrow, Escrow agreement procedures, Legal dispute resolution, M&A Case, M&A transaction lessons, Notice procedures in M&A, PR Acquisitions LLC v. Midland Funding LLC, Purchase agreement indemnification, Release of escrow funds
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