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…
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M&A Buyer’s Restrictive Covenants Tested Under Delaware Law
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
Wisconsin Court Examines M&A Survival Clause
Explore the complexities of M&A survival clauses in our latest blog post, ‘Wisconsin Court Examines M&A Survival Clause.’ This insightful analysis delves into a recent Wisconsin appellate court decision involving a strategic acquisition dispute. The case uncovers the critical role…
Posted in survival of reps and warranties Tagged with: ABA Model Asset Purchase Agreement, Appellate court ruling, Asset purchase agreements, Breach of contract, Business acquisition, Business disputes, business law, buyer protection, case law review, Commercial Law, commercial litigation, contract interpretation, legal analysis, Legal disputes in M&A, legal insights, Legal Precedents, M&A best practices, M&A law, M&A litigation, M&A Transactions, representations and warranties, Seller liability, strategic acquisition, strategic water distribution acquisition, survival clauses, undisclosed liabilities, Wisconsin appellate court, Wisconsin state court
Court Examines New York’s Successor Liability Doctrines De Facto Merger vs. Mere Continuation
Dive into the complexities of New York’s successor liability doctrines in our latest M&A blog post. This in-depth analysis examines the recent case of Avamer 57 Fee LLC v. Hunter Boot USA LLC, where the court navigated the nuances of…
Posted in de facto merger exception, mere continuation, problems with successor liability Tagged with: Asset sales, Avamer 57 Fee LLC v. Hunter Boot USA LLC, Business acquisition, de facto merger, distressed company sale, equity transfer in M&A, Hunter Boot brands, Intellectual property acquisition, legal analysis of M&A, M&A case study, M&A legal disputes, M&A legal topics, M&A Transactions, Manhattan state trial court, Mere Continuation, New York M&A law, New York state law, successor liability, successor liability doctrines, unpaid rent dispute
The Reach of a Forum Selection Clause: Can M&A Buyer’s Fraud Suit against Seller and Multiple Owners and Managers Be Tried in Delaware?
Dive into the complexities of M&A forum selection clauses with our latest blog post, which analyzes a case where a buyer’s fraud suit against a seller and multiple managers and owners was partially dismissed in Delaware. The court ruled in…
Posted in fraud in business sale, Problems with financials, problems with forum selection clauses Tagged with: acquisition disputes, Chumash Capital Investments case, commercial litigation, complex commercial litigation, corporate litigation, cross-jurisdictional legal issues, defense contractor acquisition, Delaware corporate law, Delaware Superior Court, Forum Selection Clauses, Fraud in M&A, fraudulent financial statements, Grand Mesa Partners lawsuit, legal complexities in M&A, legal strategy in M&A, Litigation strategy, M&A legal disputes, M&A legal topics, M&A Transactions, multi-defendant litigation, multi-jurisdictional litigation
Navigating M&A Earnout Disputes: A Lesson from Nomar Enterprises, LLC v. Rugged Solutions America, LLC
Explore the intricate world of M&A transactions through our latest blog post, ‘Navigating M&A Earnout Disputes: A Lesson from Nomar Enterprises, LLC v. Rugged Solutions America, LLC.’ Uncover the strategic use of earnouts, the risks they pose for both buyers…
Posted in problems with earnouts Tagged with: asset purchase agreement, Breach of contract, Business acquisition, case reference, Court proceedings, dispute resolution, earnouts, EBITDA metrics, financial metric disputes, fraud claims, Houston federal district court, independent accountant, Industry Insights, Legal Blog, Legal Disputes, Legal lessons, M&A Risks, M&A Transactions, Nomar Enterprises LLC v. Rugged Solutions America LLC, rugged computer industry, strategic management
M&A Funds in Escrow: A Lesson from NSI-MI HOLDINGS, LLC v. Ametek, Inc.
Explore the intricacies of M&A escrow with insights from the NSI-MI HOLDINGS case, a $230 million acquisition involving a 15-month escrow period. Learn key takeaways and court rulings on indemnification obligations, providing valuable lessons for crafting effective escrow agreements in…
Posted in problems with escrows Tagged with: Ametek Inc., buyer's indemnity claim, Case Study, contractual disputes, Court ruling, crafting escrow agreements, customer dispute, defense contractor, Delaware Superior Court, echo-free chamber, electronic equipment testing, escrow, escrow duration, escrow period alignment, escrow release, escrowed funds, indemnification, Legal Blog, M&A, M&A Storie, M&A Transactions, Mergers and Acquisitions, microwave test solutions, NSI-MI HOLDINGS, Post-closing challenges, Purchase agreement, radio frequency, stakeholder interests, stakeholder lessons
Navigating M&A Legal Complexities: A Close Look at Trade Secrets
Explore the legal intricacies of M&A trade secrets in this in-depth analysis of a recent case. Discover key findings, implications, and the importance of due diligence. M&A Stories November 5, 2023 Introduction: In a recent legal case, an M&A buyer…
Posted in trade secret misappropriation by former seller employee Tagged with: asset purchase agreement, Buyer's Rights, due diligence, Electronic Files, federal court, Lease Agreements, Legal Case, legal implications, M&A, M&A Transactions, misappropriation, Nebraska, Property Management, Secrecy, Seller's obligations, Trade Secret Act, trade secrets
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