Explore a cautionary tale of a failed restaurant franchise sale due to contractual disputes with the franchisor. Learn the importance of resolving legal issues before selling your business in this M&A case study. July 7, 2019 M&A Stories Introduction: In…
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Franchisee’s Struggle: A Cautionary Tale for Business Owners
Posted in approval of franchisor, asset purchase agreement, franchise sale, integration clause, no oral modifications of contract Tagged with: asset purchase agreement, business contracts, business litigation, business ownership, Business Sale, Business Transactions, Case Study, contractual disputes, Court decision, franchise agreements, franchise laws, franchisee, franchisor, integration provision, legal battle, legal issues, M&A, restaurant franchise, Tim Hortons
Seller’s Indemnification Cap Dispute: What Entrepreneurs and Investors Should Know
Explore the intricacies of indemnification caps in M&A deals. Learn about a real case involving a private equity firm, a $2.25 million dispute, and the importance of clarity in asset purchase agreements. M&A Stories May 21, 2019 Introduction: In the…
Posted in asset purchase agreement, excluded or retained liabilites, indemnification cap, post closing covenants Tagged with: asset purchase agreement, Asset purchase agreements, business litigation, Buyer-seller disputes, Contaminated chemical inventory, Entrepreneurial insights, excluded liabilities, indemnification cap, Indemnification caps, indemnification for covenant breaches, Indemnification for representation and warranty breaches, Legal clarity in contracts, Legal counsel in M&A, M&A best practices, M&A case study, M&A legal dispute, Main Market Partners v. Olon Ricerca Bioscience, post closing covenants, Private equity in M&A, retained liabilities
Costly Customer Secrets: Buyer’s $4.4 Million Lesson in M&A
Explore a real M&A case where lack of disclosure about customer issues led to a costly lawsuit. Learn the importance of transparency and diligence in mergers and acquisitions. M&A Stories March 15, 2019 Introduction: In the world of mergers and…
Posted in purchase agreement Tagged with: Breach of contract, business litigation, buyer's lesson, buyer-seller relationship, customer issues, customer relationships, Heritage Handoff Holdings LLC v Fontanella, key customers, Legal Blog, M&A, M&A case study, M&A lawsuit, Mergers and Acquisitions, Purchase Price, reasonable reliance, securities fraud, transparency in M&A
Buyer’s Misrepresentation Claim Fails Due to Economic Loss Doctrine
Explore a recent case involving a buyer’s misrepresentation claim in an M&A deal. Learn how the economic loss doctrine played a crucial role in the outcome and its implications for similar cases. M&A Stories December 7, 2018 In a recent…
Posted in economic loss doctrine, fraud in business sale, negligent misrepresentation, tort misrepresentation in M&A Tagged with: Breach of fiduciary duty, business litigation, Buyer's rights in M&A, economic loss doctrine, Fraud Carveout, Fraudulent inducement, Legal dispute, M&A misrepresentation claim, stock purchase agreement, Tort claims in M&A, Wisconsin contract manufacturing
Buyer Unable to Enforce Noncompetition Covenant in Recent M&A Case
Explore a notable M&A case where an accounting firm faced challenges enforcing a noncompetition covenant after terminating key employees. Gain insights into the legal nuances of termination for cause and the impact on noncompetition agreements. M&A Stories November 12, 2018…
Posted in covenant not to compete, employment agreement, for cause termination Tagged with: accounting firm, asset purchase agreement, business litigation, Client Impact Assessment, Employment agreements, Employment Dispute, Indiana Court of Appeals, Legal Challenge. Buyer's Termination, M&A Case, M&A legal issues, noncompetition covenant, Restrictive Covenant, Termination for cause, Weidner and Company v. Jurgonski & Fredlake CPAS
Legal Dispute Over Earnout: Lessons for Business Sellers
Explore the intricacies of a recent M&A case involving a privately held PR firm and a New York City-based buyer. Delve into the background, the unfolding dispute, the court’s ruling, and the implications for sellers considering earnouts. Learn valuable lessons…
Posted in earn outs Tagged with: Business acquisition, business litigation, business sellers' consideration, Buyer Obligations, Buyer-seller disagreement, Court ruling, earnout case, earnout lessons, Earnout Payments, Hoffman v. Nutmeg Music Inc., M&A legal dispute, risks of earnouts, seller's management style, stock purchase agreement, target client net revenues
Legal Battle Unfolds as Company Seeks Damages for Failed Investment
Explore the riveting legal battle in the M&A world as a California-based video platform company takes on a Chinese investor in a high-stakes $18 million breach of stock purchase agreement. Delve into the intricate details of the failed investment, the…
Posted in closing, force majeure, stock purchase agreement Tagged with: Asian market, Breach of contract, business litigation, California-based video platform, Chinese investor, Corporate Law, Court decision, Court ruling, exculpatory clause, force majeure event, investment capital, Investment dispute, legal battle, legal proceedings, livestream content, M&A legal, Ninespot Inc. v. Jupai Holdings Limited, stock purchase agreement, strategic partnerships, wealth management entity
Avoiding Escrow Woes: A Cautionary Tale for M&A Participants
Dive into the intricacies of mergers and acquisitions with our latest blog post, ‘Avoiding Escrow Woes: A Cautionary Tale for M&A Participants.’ Explore the real-world case of The HC Companies, Inc. v. Myers Industries, Inc., and unravel the complexities surrounding…
Posted in indemnification, timely objection to indemnification claim Tagged with: attention to detail, Breach of contract, business assets, business ecosystem, business enthusiasts, business litigation, business protection, Business Transactions, case analysis, cautionary tale, Court of Chancery, Court rulings, Delaware, diligence, Entrepreneurial insights, escrow, Indemnification claims, Legal Challenges, Legal Disputes, Legal intricacies, Legal lessons, litigation outcomes, M&A legal, M&A practitioners, Mergers and Acquisitions, The HC Companies Inc. v. Myers Industries Inc., timely objections
Court Ruling: Fraudulent Actions Allow Seller to Reclaim Business Assets
Explore the riveting legal saga of an M&A deal gone awry, resembling a Shakespearean drama, where a son’s deceit leads to a court ruling allowing the sellers to reclaim business assets. Delve into the intricacies of fiduciary duty, transparency, and…
Posted in fraud in business sale, rescission Tagged with: asset purchase agreement, Business acquisitions, business assets, business ethics, business law, business liabilities, business litigation, business ownership, buyer, Corporate governance, Court decision, court judgment, Court ruling, family drama, Fiduciary Duty, fiduciary obligation, financial matters, fraudulent actions, legal accountability, Legal Case, legal implications, Legal Saga, legal transparency, M&A Disputes, M&A legal, M&A Transactions, seller, transparency, undisclosed liabilities
Understanding Liability in Asset Acquisitions: A Case Study
Delve into the labyrinth of M&A legal intricacies with our latest blog post, “Understanding Liability in Asset Acquisitions: A Case Study.” Join us on a journey through the legal quagmire faced by astute buyer John as he navigates the haunting…
Posted in successor liability Tagged with: asset acquisitions, business assets, business liabilities, business litigation, business ownership, California Court of Appeals, Case Study, Corporate Law, corporate succession, Corporate transactions, legal advice, legal implications, Legal intricacies, legal nuances, Legal Precedents, legal quagmire, Legal Risks, Legal Saga, legal strategy, Liability, liability exposure, Lundell v. Sidney Machine Tool Co. (1987), M&A legal, Mergers and Acquisitions, Ray v. Alad Corp., transactional specifics
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