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Unseen Ties: Mitigating Conflict of Interest Risks in M&A Vendor Relationships
Navigate the complexities of M&A with insights into mitigating hidden risks in vendor contracts. This article dissects a recent case highlighting the dangers of undisclosed conflicts of interest involving a target company’s insiders and key service providers. Learn practical pre-closing…
Posted in Problem with Vendors and Suppliers Tagged with: Acquisition Agreement, April 2025, Business acquisition, buyer protection, CEO conflict, conflict of interest, contractual provisions, Corporate Law, due diligence, indemnification, Indiana Court of Appeals, Legal Blog, legal risk, litigation risk, lower middle market, M&A advisors, M&A legal, M&A Strategy, medical billing, Mergers and Acquisitions, pre-closing, Private Equity, radiology services, representations and warranties, Risk mitigation, Seller obligations, software vendor, transaction law, undisclosed interest, vendor contracts, Zotec v Hulsey
When Private Equity’s Global Strategy Undermines Earnouts
This blog delves into the legal complexities of earnouts in private equity acquisitions, using a recent Delaware Superior Court case as a key example. It explores the risks sellers face when private equity firms orchestrate strategic decisions that negatively affect…
Posted in private equity, problems with earnouts Tagged with: Acquisition Agreements, affiliate immunity, breach of earnout, Business acquisition, buyer group, corporate group law, Delaware law, Delaware Superior Court, Earnout disputes, Earnout Provisions, earnouts, EBITDA performance, M&A acquisitions, M&A Legal Risks, PE firm accountability, PE firm liability, portfolio company, Private Equity, private equity sponsor, Punitive damages, seller protections, strategic decisions, tort claims, tortious interference
Wisconsin Court Examines M&A Survival Clause
Explore the complexities of M&A survival clauses in our latest blog post, ‘Wisconsin Court Examines M&A Survival Clause.’ This insightful analysis delves into a recent Wisconsin appellate court decision involving a strategic acquisition dispute. The case uncovers the critical role…
Posted in survival of reps and warranties Tagged with: ABA Model Asset Purchase Agreement, Appellate court ruling, Asset purchase agreements, Breach of contract, Business acquisition, Business disputes, business law, buyer protection, case law review, Commercial Law, commercial litigation, contract interpretation, legal analysis, Legal disputes in M&A, legal insights, Legal Precedents, M&A best practices, M&A law, M&A litigation, M&A Transactions, representations and warranties, Seller liability, strategic acquisition, strategic water distribution acquisition, survival clauses, undisclosed liabilities, Wisconsin appellate court, Wisconsin state court
Court Examines New York’s Successor Liability Doctrines De Facto Merger vs. Mere Continuation
Dive into the complexities of New York’s successor liability doctrines in our latest M&A blog post. This in-depth analysis examines the recent case of Avamer 57 Fee LLC v. Hunter Boot USA LLC, where the court navigated the nuances of…
Posted in de facto merger exception, mere continuation, problems with successor liability Tagged with: Asset sales, Avamer 57 Fee LLC v. Hunter Boot USA LLC, Business acquisition, de facto merger, distressed company sale, equity transfer in M&A, Hunter Boot brands, Intellectual property acquisition, legal analysis of M&A, M&A case study, M&A legal disputes, M&A legal topics, M&A Transactions, Manhattan state trial court, Mere Continuation, New York M&A law, New York state law, successor liability, successor liability doctrines, unpaid rent dispute
M&A Seller Learns a Painful Lesson on Defending Indemnification and Setoff Claims
Discover the critical lessons from a real M&A legal dispute where a seller’s failure to adhere to post-closing dispute procedures led to significant financial consequences. This blog delves into the importance of indemnification provisions, the role of representations and warranties,…
Posted in indemnification, objection -reasonable detail, timely objection to indemnification claim Tagged with: Alabama Supreme Court ruling, Alabama-based business, asset purchase agreement, asset recovery, brake-plate facility, Breach of contract, Business acquisition, business legal lessons, buyer protections, Buyer-seller disputes, environmental issues in M&A, Financial difficulties, hidden business problems, Indemnification claims, legal fees in M&A, legal recourse in M&A, M&A agreements, M&A industry, M&A legal disputes, M&A transaction procedures, Post-closing disputes, representations and warranties, Seller obligations, setoff claims, South Korean customer, vendor invoices
Mitigating Buyer Risks in M&A: Managing Asset Seller Liabilities
Explore the intricate world of M&A in our latest blog, where we delve into buyer risk mitigation and seller liability management in asset acquisitions. Join us as we dissect real cases, like the recent dispute over undisclosed software fees in…
Posted in problems with seller nondisclosure Tagged with: Asset acquisition, asset purchase agreement, Breach of Representations, Budget Overruns, Business acquisition, business contracts, Buyer Risks, Case Study, contractual disputes, Disclosure Requirements, due diligence, Legal precedent, Litigation strategy, M&A legal, New York law, purchase price adjustment, seller liabilities, seller nondisclosure, Software License Fees, User Fees, Warranties
Navigating M&A Earnout Disputes: A Lesson from Nomar Enterprises, LLC v. Rugged Solutions America, LLC
Explore the intricate world of M&A transactions through our latest blog post, ‘Navigating M&A Earnout Disputes: A Lesson from Nomar Enterprises, LLC v. Rugged Solutions America, LLC.’ Uncover the strategic use of earnouts, the risks they pose for both buyers…
Posted in problems with earnouts Tagged with: asset purchase agreement, Breach of contract, Business acquisition, case reference, Court proceedings, dispute resolution, earnouts, EBITDA metrics, financial metric disputes, fraud claims, Houston federal district court, independent accountant, Industry Insights, Legal Blog, Legal Disputes, Legal lessons, M&A Risks, M&A Transactions, Nomar Enterprises LLC v. Rugged Solutions America LLC, rugged computer industry, strategic management
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