Explore a recent M&A case where a buyer’s claim in a software breach dispute was dismissed. Gain insights into the importance of language in release agreements and learn from the experiences of a Jacksonville-based insurance company acquiring a Fort Lauderdale-based…
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Dispute Resolution in M&A: Buyer’s Claim Dismissed in Software Breach Case
Posted in book value adjustment, purchase price Tagged with: Appellate Division - Supreme Court of New York, buyer's claim dismissal, Cypress Group Holdings v. Onex Corp., Insurance Company Acquisition, Legal action, M&A Dispute Resolution, negotiation, New York court, private insurance company, purchase price adjustment, release agreement, Representation and Warranty, software application defects, software breach case, stock purchase agreement
Maryland Court Upholds Forum Selection Clause in M&A Dispute
Explore the Peterson v. Evapco, Inc. case where a Maryland court enforced a forum selection clause in an M&A legal battle. Understand the implications of forum selection clauses in confidentiality agreements and their impact on non-signatories involved in business transactions.…
Posted in covenant not to compete, enforce against nonparty, forum selection clause, nondisclosure agreement Tagged with: appellate court, Business Transactions, buyer-seller relationship, case reference, commercial HVAC industrial process power industrial refrigeration markets, competition prohibition, confidentiality agreement, contractual arrangements, Court decisions, dispute resolution, Forum selection clause, John McCauley, Legal action, legal development, legal implications, M&A agreements, M&A legal battle, Maryland court, Maryland law, Maryland state court, noncompetition agreement, Personal Jurisdiction, Peterson v. Evapco Inc.
Delaware Court Allows Shareholder Lawsuit Against Company for Unlawful Interference in Stock Sale to Chinese Private Equity Firm
Explore a recent legal development as a Delaware court permits a shareholder lawsuit against a Palo Alto-based private company involved in big data analytics. Delve into the details of the failed sale of common and preferred stock to a Chinese…
Posted in tortious interference with prospective economic advantage Tagged with: big data analytics, breach of duty, Chinese private equity firm, Confidential information, Contractual agreements, Court ruling, Delaware Court, KT4 Partners LLC, Legal action, M&A legal blog, Palantir Technologies, shareholder lawsuit, Stock sale, tortious interference
Successor Liability: A Cautionary Tale for Asset Buyers in M&A Deals
Explore the intricate legalities of asset purchases in M&A through a cautionary tale. Delve into the Alabama Teachers Credit Union v. Design Build Concepts case, highlighting successor liability nuances, business continuity, and the impact of labeling transactions. Learn valuable insights…
Posted in successor liability Tagged with: Alabama law, Alabama Teachers Credit Union, asset purchase agreement, asset purchases, business continuity, buyer assurances, Buyer equity, buyer responsibility, Case Study, cautionary tale, construction business acquisition, construction defects, Court Case, Design Build Concepts, key personnel retention, Legal action, legal implications, legalities, M&A, M&A Transactions, merger, post-acquisition issues, seller's name usage, statute of limitations, successor liability
Unraveling Deceptive Practices in M&A: Lessons from Sharma v. USA International, LLC
Explore the intricate world of M&A with our latest blog post, “Unraveling Deceptive Practices in M&A: Lessons from Sharma v. USA International, LLC.” Delve into the cautionary tale that emerged post-acquisition, revealing the legal battle stemming from misrepresented sales figures…
Posted in due diligence, fraud in business sale Tagged with: acquisition pitfalls, Auntie Anne’s franchise, boardroom insights, Business acquisition, business ethics, business ownership, business pitfalls, CFO guidance, Checkers franchise, Court Case, Court decisions, deceptive practices, due diligence, financial discrepancies, financial scrutiny, Legal action, legal battle, Legal lessons, legal scrutiny, M&A, M&A Transactions, Mergers and Acquisitions, real-world lessons, Sharma v. USA International LLC, USA International LLC
Unveiling Hidden Liabilities: A Cautionary Tale in M&A
Dive into the intricate world of mergers and acquisitions with our cautionary tale, ‘Unveiling Hidden Liabilities.’ Explore the complexities of a high-stakes acquisition, where a misstep led to a $42.7 million fallout. Discover the consequences of an inadvertent email mishap,…
Posted in no pending government investigations or inquiries, representations and warranties Tagged with: Acquisition Management, Air Force Contract, asset purchase agreement, Bid Information, Business Consequences, case reference, court verdict, due diligence, Earn-out payments, Financial intricacies, Financial Targets, Government Contractor, Hidden liabilities, Legal action, Legal Jargon, M&A landscape, M&A legal, Mergers and Acquisitions, Pending Government Investigation, Supreme Court of Virginia, Suspension, Transparent communication
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