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
Pharmacy Sale Earnout Dispute: Buyer’s Good Faith Questioned in Court
Explore a real M&A case where an earnout agreement led to a legal dispute. Learn how buyer-seller dynamics and the duty of good faith played a crucial role in the court’s decision. M&A Stories March 19, 2019 Introduction: When buyers…
Posted in purchase agreement Tagged with: asset purchase agreement, Buyer Misconduct, Buyer's Good Faith, Buyer-Seller Dynamics, Court decision, Delaware law, earnout dispute, Good Faith Duty, Gross Profit Target, Huntingford v Pharmacy Corporation Of America, implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, Legal battles, Legal dispute, M&A deals, Performance Targets, Pharmacy Sale, Risk in Earnout Agreements, Seller's Earnout
Seller’s Limited Liability in Asbestos Claims Dispute
Explore a critical M&A case involving product liability claims related to asbestos in talcum powder products. Understand the key disagreement, contractual language, arguments from both parties, and the court’s decision. Learn why precise language in asset purchase agreements is crucial.…
Posted in asset purchase agreement Tagged with: Asbestos claims dispute, asset purchase agreement, buyer's assumption of seller's liabilities, Buyer's indemnification, Closing date, Connecticut federal court, contractual language, Court decision, legal case analysis, M&A legal blog, Parfums De Coeur LTD v Conopco Inc, Precise language in agreements, Product claims, product liability, Seller's liabilities, Talcum powder products
Court Deems Non-Compete in M&A Employment Agreement Unenforceable
Explore a recent M&A case where a court ruled a non-compete clause in an employment agreement unenforceable. Delve into key details, including the background, agreements, termination, legal dispute, court’s decision, severance dispute, and trade secret allegations. M&A Stories September 17,…
Posted in covenant not to compete, customer list, trade secret misappropriation Tagged with: asset purchase agreement, Business acquisition, business expansion, Buyer-Seller Relations, case reference, contract disputes, Court decision, Court ruling, Employment agreement, Employment law, Legal dispute, legal implications, M&A Case, M&A legal blog, Minnesota law, Non-compete Clause, non-competes in M&A, Riddle v. Geckobyte.com Inc., severance dispute, termination, trade secret allegations, trade secrets, unreasonable customer scope, unreasonable term
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
Buyer Beware: Unforeseen Pension Liabilities in M&A Asset Deals
Dive into the complexities of M&A asset deals with our latest blog post, ‘Buyer Beware: Unforeseen Pension Liabilities.’ Explore the cautionary tale of a private equity group navigating the legal pitfalls of acquiring a Maui hotel and assets with unionized…
Posted in federal multiemployer pension plan withdrawal liability, successor liability Tagged with: actual knowledge, Asset Deals, Asset Valuation, Business owners, Business Regulations, business risks, business strategy, Business Transactions, Buyer's Awareness, Buyer's due diligence, Buyer's liability, Case Study, cautionary tale, CFOs, constructive knowledge, Contractual obligations, Corporate governance, Corporate Law, Court decision, Deal Success, due diligence, entrepreneurs, financial consequences, Financial Impact, Financial Repercussions, Industry specifics, legal battle, Legal compliance, legal insights, Legal lessons, legal pitfalls, Legal precedent, M&A, M&A Transactions, Maui Hotel Acquisition, merger and acquisition, Multiemployer Pension Plan, Ninth Circuit Court, Pension Liabilities, Private Equity, Purchase and Sale Agreement, Seller's obligations, Unfunded Pension Benefits, Union pension plan, Unionized Employees
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