Navigate the hidden legal risks of M&A in New York. This post dives into the “mere continuation” doctrine, a legal trap that can expose all-cash asset buyers to a seller’s unassumed liabilities. Learn how to identify and manage the risks…
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The Buyer’s Blind Spot How a New York Asset Deal Can Become a Legal Trap
Posted in mere continuation Tagged with: asset purchase, Avamer, business law, contractual provisions, de facto merger, deal structure, escrow, holdback, Hunter Boot, indemnification, legal risk, legal risk management, lower middle market, M&A, Mere Continuation, Mergers and Acquisitions, New York law, Private Equity, strategic buyers, successor liability
Does Your M&A Choice of Law Provision Cover Statutes of Limitation?
When a deal goes wrong, does your M&A contract protect you? Learn a crucial, non-obvious mistake about choice of law and statutes of limitations that can leave buyers and sellers vulnerable, and discover the simple contractual fix to protect your…
Posted in boilerplate provisions, choice of law provision, statute of limitations Tagged with: Breach of contract, choice of law provision, Contractual Remedies, Delaware law, equitable tolling, fraud in the inducement, legal risk management, lower middle market, M&A advisors, M&A contracts, M&A Due Diligence, M&A law, M&A litigation risk, M&A mistakes, Mergers and Acquisitions, New York law, pre-closing legal strategy, private target businesses, statute of limitations
M&A Buyer Challenges Seller’s NY Anti-Reliance Clause in Fraud Suit
Explore the intricacies of M&A transactions through the lens of a recent legal battle in Brooklyn, where a buyer challenges a seller’s anti-reliance clause after a business deal goes awry. This insightful blog delves into the importance of clearly defining…
Posted in anti-reliance clause, fraud in business sale Tagged with: anti-reliance clause, asset purchase, Brooklyn trial court, Business acquisitions, business litigation, buyer protections, Case Study, commercial litigation, contract law, fraud suit, legal challenges in M&A, Legal Precedents, M&A dispute, M&A legal issues, M&A transaction tips, net income misrepresentation, New York law, Purchase agreement, representations and warranties, seller strategies
Mitigating Buyer Risks in M&A: Managing Asset Seller Liabilities
Explore the intricate world of M&A in our latest blog, where we delve into buyer risk mitigation and seller liability management in asset acquisitions. Join us as we dissect real cases, like the recent dispute over undisclosed software fees in…
Posted in problems with seller nondisclosure Tagged with: Asset acquisition, asset purchase agreement, Breach of Representations, Budget Overruns, Business acquisition, business contracts, Buyer Risks, Case Study, contractual disputes, Disclosure Requirements, due diligence, Legal precedent, Litigation strategy, M&A legal, New York law, purchase price adjustment, seller liabilities, seller nondisclosure, Software License Fees, User Fees, Warranties
Franchise Buyer’s Fraud Claim Impacts Seller’s Collection Efforts
Explore a complex M&A case where a buyer’s fraud claim challenges a promissory note, leading to a legal battle and an important court decision. Gain insights into the interconnection of purchase agreements, note obligations, and fraud allegations. July 8, 2019…
Posted in asset purchase agreement, fraud in business sale, promissory note, rescission Tagged with: asset purchase agreement, Buyer's Rights, Court decisions, due diligence, Franchise buyer, Fraud allegations, legal battle, LLC, LLC v. JB2 Fitness, M&A Case, New York law, promissory note, Rescind transaction, Seller's collection efforts, Summary judgment, Viveros Fitness, Warranty claims
Court Finds Seller Did Not Breach Implied Nonsolicitation Obligation in M&A Case
Explore a recent M&A legal case where a New York federal district court examined non-compete breaches and trademark infringement. Gain insights into non-compete obligations, the introduction of a new competing product post-closing, preliminary injunctions, and the nuanced interpretation of M&A…
Posted in covenant not to compete, nonsolicitation of employees and customers, trademark infringement Tagged with: asset purchase agreement, Biotene product line, Glaxosmithkline LLC v Laclede Inc, intellectual property, M&A agreements, M&A legal dispute, New York implies nonsolicitation covenant when selling goodwill of business., New York law, non-compete breaches, nonsolicitation obligation, perpetual non-compete, Preliminary injunction, Trademark Infringement
Clarifying Investment Banking Engagement Agreements in M&A Transactions
Explore a legal dispute between a Toronto-based investment banking firm and its M&A client. Gain valuable insights into industry lessons as we delve into a successful stock sale, the disagreement over a success fee, and the intricacies of debt assumption.…
Posted in fee based upon buyer debt assumption, investment banker/business broker, success fee Tagged with: Breach of Contract Lawsuit, Change of Control Clause, Credit Agreement Amendment, Debt Assumption, Fuller Landau Advisory Services Inc., Gerber Finance Inc., guaranty agreement, Industry Insights, Investment Banking, Legal dispute, M&A Transactions, Manhattan federal district court, New York law, Stock sale, Success Fee
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