Learn why a seller’s failure to conduct “reverse due diligence” on immigration compliance can lead to costly post-closing lawsuits. This blog uses a real Delaware M&A case to show how unmanaged legal risks, especially concerning undocumented employees, can unravel a…
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M&A Buyer’s Restrictive Covenants Tested Under Delaware Law
Explore the complexities of M&A restrictive covenants in our latest blog post, “M&A Buyer’s Restrictive Covenants Tested Under Delaware Law.” This post delves into a recent case involving a strategic acquisition in the timberland management and forestry consulting industry. The…
Posted in noncompete area, noncompetition covenant term, nonsolicitation of employees and customers, problems with noncompetition covenants, restrictive post-closing covenants Tagged with: appraisal services, asset purchase agreement, blue penciling, business goodwill, competitive business practices, Corporate Law, Court decisions, cross-border agreements, Delaware law, Employment law, enforceability, forestry consulting, legal analysis, M&A legal disputes, M&A Transactions, non-compete clauses, non-solicitation clauses, Preliminary injunction, Restrictive covenants, strategic acquisition, timberland management
M&A Asset Buyer Enforces Acquired Seller Employment Agreement’s Arbitration Provision
Discover the intricacies of enforcing arbitration provisions in employment agreements post-acquisition in this detailed M&A legal blog. Delve into a real-world case where a major chipmaker’s asset acquisition led to a legal battle over age discrimination and disability law violations.…
Posted in arbitration in employment agreements, problems with employees Tagged with: Age Discrimination, arbitration agreement enforceability, Arbitration provision, Asset acquisition, Case Study, Corporate Law, corporate reorganization, corporate restructuring., Delaware corporate law, disability laws, Employment agreements, employment contract enforcement, Employment law, employment law compliance, Legal Aspects of M&A, Legal precedent, M&A legal disputes, M&A strategies, Mergers and Acquisitions, successor liability
Employees of Sold Company Secure Severance Benefits After Legal Battle
Learn about a recent legal case involving severance benefits for employees of a publicly traded chipmaker during an M&A deal. Understand the court’s ruling and its implications for employee benefits in similar situations. M&A Stories April 20, 2019 Introduction: Selling…
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
Employee Rights in M&A: Navigating the Nuances of Hiring Promises
Explore the intricate world of M&A legalities with our latest blog, ‘Employee Rights in M&A: Navigating the Nuances of Hiring Promises.’ Delve into real-life scenarios, like the Gupta v. Quincy Medical Center case, where the commitment to retain employees took…
Posted in third party beneficiary clause Tagged with: asset purchase agreement, Contractual commitments, Court rulings, Employee rights, Employment law, Gupta v. Quincy Medical Center Appeals Court Massachusetts, Hiring promises, Industry specifics, Legal Challenges, legal implications, legal insights, legal nuances, legal obligations, legal recourse, M&A agreements, M&A legalities, M&A practitioners, Private hospital acquisition, Terminated executives, Third-party beneficiary rights
Asset Buyer’s Liability under FMLA for Delay in Hiring Seller’s Employee Returning from Leave
Explore the legal intricacies of M&A transactions in our latest blog post. Delve into the liabilities asset buyers encounter under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) when integrating employees returning from leave. Gain insights from a recent case study…
Posted in Family and Medical Leave Act, post asset purchase issues Tagged with: Asset acquisition, asset purchase agreement, buyer liabilities, case law, Case Study, corporate laws, due diligence, employee integration, employee transitions, Employment law, Family and Medical Leave Act, FMLA liabilities, FMLA regulations, FMLA violations, Legal compliance, legal insights, legal responsibilities, M&A legal, managerial structure, Risk mitigation, succession planning, workforce management
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