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Navigating Earnout Disputes in M&A: Insights from Dolce v. WTS International, LLC

Delve into the intricate world of M&A earnouts with insights from the landmark Dolce v. WTS International, LLC case. Explore the complexities and risks involved in earnout disputes, including the crucial role of EBITDA calculations. Gain valuable lessons on navigating

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Navigating Earnout Disputes: Expert Determination vs. Arbitration

Explore a real M&A case (Sapp v. Indus. Action Services, LLC) involving earnout disputes and the legal battle between expert determination and arbitration. Learn the key findings, implications, and the court’s role in resolving EBITDA threshold disagreements. M&A Stories November

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SELLER FAILS TO ENFORCE ACCOUNTING FIRM RESOLUTION IN EARNOUT DISPUTE

The Delaware federal district court held that the purchase agreement’s requirement to submit earnout dispute to an independent accounting firm did not foreclose resolution of the matter by the court because the agreement’s language was only for expert determination and

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Delaware Chancery Court’s Jurisdiction Hinged on Nature of ADR in M&A Dispute

Explore a pivotal M&A case where Delaware Chancery Court’s jurisdiction hinged on ADR nature. Learn how dispute resolution processes impact court access in acquisitions. M&A Stories December 04, 2020 Introduction: In acquisitions, settling the purchase price often involves adjusting the

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Federal Court Decides Arbitration for Purchase Price Dispute in M&A Deal

Explore a recent case involving a stock acquisition where a federal court determines jurisdiction and resolves post-closing calculation disputes through arbitration. Learn how the court’s decision impacts M&A agreements. Case reference: FNB Corporation v. Mariner Royal Holdings, LLC. May 24,

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Court Decides EY Earnout Calculation as Arbitration, Not Expert Determination

Learn about a recent M&A case where a court ruled on the nature of an Ernst & Young earnout calculation, determining it as arbitration rather than expert determination. Get insights into the legal conflict and the court’s ruling. November 19,

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Delaware Court’s Decision on Escrow Dispute in M&A Agreement

Explore the Delaware Court’s landmark decision on an escrow dispute in an M&A agreement, highlighting the importance of the difference between alternative dispute resolution procedures of expert determination and arbitration, and its impact on M&A disputes. M&A Stories February 5,

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Resolving Working Capital Disputes in M&A Agreements

Explore the intricacies of resolving working capital disputes in M&A agreements, with a focus on the case of Agiliance, Inc. v. Resolver Soar, LLC. Learn about the importance of clear dispute resolution language and its impact on M&A transactions. M&A

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