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Verifying Dates in Documents for Seamless Closings

Posted on January 11, 2024 by mklaw_admin

Dive into the intricate world of M&A transactions with our latest blog post, “Verifying Dates in Documents for Seamless Closings.” Uncover the challenges faced in a real-life acquisition case and learn how precise document coordination is paramount for successful closures.…

Posted in problem with stock options, Problems with typos Tagged with: Acquisition challenges, Business acquisition, case reference, Chicago-based company, Closing dates, Delaware Court of Chancery, Document coordination, Document review, EBITDA targets, Employment agreements, Greenberg v. BCV Social, Hospitality sector, Indian firm, Industry specifics, Legal aspects, Legal errors, Legal lessons, LLC, M&A insights, M&A stories, M&A Transactions, Merger pitfalls, mutual mistake, Precise closures, Reformation of contracts, Seamless closings, Social media marketing, software as a service, stock options, Termination clause, Vesting date

Court Awards Investment Bank $1.7 Million Advisory Fee Despite Lack of Direct Involvement in Business Sale

Posted on August 6, 2018 by John McCauley

Uncover the intricacies of a recent M&A legal case where an investment banking firm secured a $1.7 million advisory fee, despite not being the procuring cause. Delve into the details of the Carriage Hill Management, LLC v. Boston Lobster Feast,…

Posted in investment banker/business broker Tagged with: $1.7 million, advisory fee, asset purchase agreement, Boston Lobster Feast, Business owners, Business Sale, Carriage Hill Management, CFOs, confidentiality agreement, contractual language, Court ruling, engagement agreement, financial obligations, Industry specifics, Investment Banking, Legal Developments, legal professionals, M&A landscape, M&A legal case, procurement cause, unforeseen obligations

Court Upholds Business Asset Buyer’s Lawsuit Against Seller’s Employee for Trade Secret Misuse

Posted on July 5, 2018 by John McCauley

Explore the intricate world of M&A legal battles with our latest blog post, “Court Upholds Business Asset Buyer’s Lawsuit Against Seller’s Employee for Trade Secret Misuse.” Delve into compelling M&A stories, unraveling the aftermath of acquisitions, and the legal complexities…

Posted in post asset purchase issues, trade secret misappropriation by former seller employee Tagged with: Asset buyer, Business acquisition risks, business strategy, competitive landscape, competitive risks, confidentiality agreement, contracts, corporate competition, Corporate Law, corporate safeguards, Court Case, Court ruling, Customer accounts, customer records, Customer Solicitation, E.D. New York, Federal trademark law, General Security Inc. v. Commercial Fire & Security Inc., Industry specifics, legal complexities, Legal Developments, legal implications, legal proceedings, legal protections, M&A legal, M&A stories, non-compete covenant, non-disclosure, post-acquisition challenges, security system company, seller's employee, strategic insights, Trade secret misuse

Buyer Beware: Unforeseen Pension Liabilities in M&A Asset Deals

Posted on July 3, 2018 by John McCauley

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

Navigating Union Liabilities in M&A: Lessons from the Surecut Lawncare Case

Posted on July 2, 2018 by John McCauley

Dive into the intricacies of M&A transactions with our latest blog post, ‘Navigating Union Liabilities in M&A: Lessons from the Surecut Lawncare Case.’ Uncover the complexities businesses face when merging, especially in dealings with unionized labor. Explore a recent legal…

Posted in alter ego, union liabilities Tagged with: alter ego, Asset acquisition, asset transactions, Business acquisition, business expansion, business growth, business merger, business operations, buyer, buyer-seller connection, caution in M&A, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Court decision, Court ruling, customer lists, disguised continuance, Eastern Missouri Laborers District Council, experienced labor lawyers, Goodwill, Industry specifics, key takeaways, labor law, labor lawyers, Lake of the Ozarks, legal battle, Legal Challenges, legal complexities, legal considerations, legal defense, legal obligations, M&A legal, M&A stories, Mergers and Acquisitions, navigating unionized labor, post-closing operation, Real Estate, seller, St. Louis, successful M&A journey, supplemental union dues, Surecut Lawncare case, Surecut Lawncare LLC, trademark, Trending Legal Topics, union liabilities

Employee Rights in M&A: Navigating the Nuances of Hiring Promises

Posted on June 28, 2018 by John McCauley

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