Explore the complexities of managing product liability risks in M&A transactions. This blog post discusses a case involving an asset acquisition, product liability claims, and the buyer’s defense against successor liability. Learn about the court’s ruling and the implications for…
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Dispute Over $4.4 Million Adjustment in M&A Deal Linked to EBITDA
Explore a recent M&A case involving a $4.4 million adjustment dispute tied to EBITDA calculations. Learn about the legal intricacies and implications for purchase price agreements. M&A Stories October 9, 2020 Introduction: In the context of acquisitions, the cost frequently…
Posted in determination of purchase price adjustment, EBITDA, purchase price adjustment Tagged with: asset purchase agreement, Business acquisition, certificate of calculation, EBITDA adjustment, EBITDA calculation, legal case analysis, legal implications, M&A dispute, M&A litigation, purchase price agreement, purchase price negotiation
Enforcing Liquidated Damages in M&A Deals: A Lesson from a Real Case
Explore a cautionary tale from the world of mergers and acquisitions. Learn about a case where a buyer’s commitment to pay $6.5 million in liquidated damages became the focal point of legal action. Understand the significance of well-negotiated clauses in…
Posted in certificate of need, deferred closing, governmental approval, liquidated damages provision Tagged with: Acquisition Agreement, business parties, Case Study, commitment, enforcement, experienced lawyers, Legal action, legal implications, liquidated damages, M&A deals, Mergers and Acquisitions
Potential $100 Million Payroll Tax Liability for Buyers in M&A Asset Deal
Discover the legal implications of inheriting unpaid payroll taxes in M&A asset deals. Learn from a real case involving a buyer facing a $100 million liability. Insights on managing risks and mitigating potential tax liabilities. June 30, 2020 Introduction: When…
Safeguarding Purchase Price in Business Sales to Avoid Buyer Bankruptcy Discharge
Learn how to protect the purchase price in business sales to prevent buyer bankruptcy discharge. Explore a real case example and key takeaways for secure transactions. April 20, 2020 Introduction: When a business seller agrees to receive a significant portion…
Posted in seller carried purchase price Tagged with: bankruptcy law, business sales, Business Transactions, buyer bankruptcy discharge, Case Study, collateral, exit strategy, financial records, legal implications, M&A legal, payment agreements, payment security, purchase price protection, securing payments, seller's interests
Buyer Bound by Bankruptcy Court’s Sale Order Despite Non-Signing of Purchase Agreement
Explore a case involving a Section 363 bankruptcy sale where a buyer’s liability was upheld by the court despite not signing the purchase agreement. Gain insights into the legal implications of court-approved sales orders in distressed business acquisitions. March 11,…
Posted in bankruptcy sale, distressed business acquisitions, sales order, Section 363 sale Tagged with: Bankruptcy court, bankruptcy trustee, Buyer's liability, court-approved sales order, Distressed Business Acquisition, lease modification, legal implications, M&A legal blog, Purchase agreement, Redskins Grille case, Section 363 sale, Virginia federal district court
Jilted Seller Wins $5.7M Judgment After Reliance on Broken Promise
Learn about a significant legal case where a jilted seller secured a $5.7 million judgment due to a broken promise during business negotiations. Gain insights into the importance of transparent communication and the legal implications of unfulfilled commitments. January 24,…
Posted in promissory estoppel Tagged with: $5.7 million judgment, broken promise, business negotiations, buyer-seller relationship, Court of Appeals, financial losses, legal implications, M&A legal blog, promissory estoppel, Texas federal district court, Transparent communication, Universal Truckload v. Dalton Logistics
Buyer’s Responsibility for Asbestos Claims Punitive Damages
Explore the implications of punitive damages in asbestos claims within M&A deals. Learn from the case of Parker Hannifin Corp. v. Standard Motor Products, Inc. October 31, 2019 Introduction: Liability related to asbestos claims is a common concern for manufacturing…
Business Buyer Sues Former Employee Over Use of Seller Business Cards
Explore a legal case where a buyer filed a lawsuit against a former employee who left with business cards belonging to the seller’s clients after an M&A deal. Learn about the legal implications and challenges in protecting trade secrets in…
Posted in business cards, trade secret misappropriation by former seller employee Tagged with: asset purchase agreement, Business buyer lawsuit, Business cards misappropriation, Confidential customer list, Employee fiduciary duty, Employee retention strategies, legal implications, M&A legal case, Trade secrets protection, Trade secrets trial
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