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When an Integration Clause Alone Can Block an M&A Extracontractual Fraud Claim

Posted on November 12, 2025 by mklaw_admin

Explore the powerful, yet specific, defense offered by an Integration Clause in M&A disputes. This analysis of a recent Delaware Court of Chancery decision, Park7 Student Housing v. PR III, shows how a clear Integration Clause can protect lower middle…

Posted in anti-reliance clause, extra-contractual fraud, fraud in business sale, integration clause Tagged with: Acquisition Agreement, anti-reliance clause, asset purchase agreement, closing conditions, contract defenses, contractual language, deal protection, Delaware Court of Chancery, equity purchase agreement, extracontractual fraud, Fraudulent inducement, integration clause, legal risk management, LLC equity acquisition, lower middle market M&A, M&A contracts, M&A litigation, membership interest purchase agreement, Park7 Student Housing, private target acquisition, seller side risk management, stock purchase agreement, unit purchase agreement

Defining Ordinary Course A Crucial Carve-Out Lesson for M&A Buyers

Posted on June 11, 2025 by mklaw_admin

Learn how to avoid common M&A litigation pitfalls in carve-out transactions. This blog post unpacks a critical New York M&A case, revealing why precise contract drafting, especially for “ordinary course of business” clauses in carved-out segments, is vital for buyers.…

Posted in ordinary course of business Tagged with: acquisition risk, advertising dispute, asset purchase agreement, Boilerplate clauses, Business acquisition, Buyer Beware, call center acquisition, carve-out transaction, contract drafting, contract negotiation, Corporate Law, deal protection, dispute resolution, due diligence, indemnification, Legal precedent, legal risk management, legal strategy, lower middle market, M&A advisor, M&A best practices, M&A legal, M&A litigation, New York M&A law, ordinary course of business, Post-closing disputes, private target, RIFs, seller defense