Explore a real-life case study in M&A law where asset buyers face product liability challenges. Learn about strategies to mitigate risk and protect your investments. M&A Stories October 24, 2023 Introduction: In the world of M&A, asset buyers often face…
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Lessons in Due Diligence for Directors and Officers: Avoiding Pitfalls in M&A
Explore a case study involving a furniture company’s M&A journey and learn valuable lessons in due diligence for directors and officers. Discover the importance of thorough research and risk mitigation in the world of mergers and acquisitions. M&A Stories September…
Posted in director and officer duty of care Tagged with: Bankruptcy aftermath, Corporate liability, Delaware corporations, Delaware limited liability companies, Directors and officers, duty of care, Duty of care breach, Exculpatory clauses, Furniture company acquisition, Gross negligence, legal proceedings, LLC managers, M&A case study, M&A Due Diligence, M&A pitfalls, Risk mitigation
Navigating Indemnification Caps in M&A Deals
Explore the intricacies of indemnification caps in M&A deals and learn from a recent case dispute over their interpretation. Gain insights into risk mitigation strategies for buyers and sellers in the world of mergers and acquisitions. M&A Stories May 20,…
Understanding Successor Liability in M&A: Buyer Beware of Hidden Risks
Dive into the intricate world of mergers and acquisitions through compelling M&A Stories. Explore the hidden risks of successor liability in the legal battle of Indiana Electrical Workers Pension Benefit Fund v. ManWeb Services, Inc. Unravel the crucial aspects often…
Posted in federal multiemployer pension plan withdrawal liability, successor liability Tagged with: advisors, appellate court, Business acquisitions, business operations, buyer, Case Study, CEOs, CFOs, due diligence, Entrepreneurship, federal labor laws, financial obligations, Indiana Electrical Workers Pension Benefit Fund v. ManWeb Services Inc., legal doctrine, Legal Risks, Legal Saga, M&A, Mergers and Acquisitions, Multiemployer Pension Plan, Risk mitigation, seller, successor liability, unionized workforce, withdrawal liability
Asset Buyer’s Liability under FMLA for Delay in Hiring Seller’s Employee Returning from Leave
Explore the legal intricacies of M&A transactions in our latest blog post. Delve into the liabilities asset buyers encounter under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) when integrating employees returning from leave. Gain insights from a recent case study…
Posted in Family and Medical Leave Act, post asset purchase issues Tagged with: Asset acquisition, asset purchase agreement, buyer liabilities, case law, Case Study, corporate laws, due diligence, employee integration, employee transitions, Employment law, Family and Medical Leave Act, FMLA liabilities, FMLA regulations, FMLA violations, Legal compliance, legal insights, legal responsibilities, M&A legal, managerial structure, Risk mitigation, succession planning, workforce management
Buyer Breach of Required Insurance Provision in Acquisition Documents Result in Punitive Damages
Dive into a cautionary M&A tale emphasizing the significance of contractual compliance. Explore a legal case where a buyer’s breach of insurance provision in acquisition documents led to punitive damages. Learn valuable lessons on the importance of adhering to contractual…
Posted in insurance requirements, punitive damages Tagged with: Acquisition Documents, actual-cash-value insurance, business law, Business Transactions, Buyer Obligations, Case Study, Contractual Compliance, Contractual obligations, Court Case, industry compliance, Insurance Coverage, Insurance Provision, Legal Disputes, Legal lessons, Legal Liability, M&A legal issues, Mergers and Acquisitions, Punitive damages, replacement-value insurance, Risk mitigation, Seller Rights
Avoiding Pitfalls: Securing Buyer’s Payments in M&A Transactions
Explore the complexities of M&A transactions through a cautionary tale highlighted in a recent Ohio court case. Dive into the legal quagmire faced by a seller due to a buyer’s failure to honor post-closing payment commitments. Learn how meticulous planning…
Posted in securing buyer's note Tagged with: asset purchase agreement, attorney fees, business law, buyer's payments, Case Study, conversion claim, Courtroom Drama, financial obligations, Financing statement, legal pitfalls, legal protocols, legal quagmire, liquor permit, M&A Transactions, Ohio court case, post-closing obligations, proactive measures, promissory note, Punitive damages, Risk mitigation, security agreement, seller's predicament, seller's recourse, third-party purchaser, Uniform Commercial Code
Understanding Asset Buyer Liability for Defective Products in M&A
Unlock the complexities of M&A asset acquisitions with insights into liability for defective products. Explore legal precedents, such as the product-line exception, and learn how to navigate post-closing liabilities effectively. Dive into case studies, due diligence strategies, and industry insights…
Posted in successor liability Tagged with: Asset acquisition, Asset buyer, California Supreme Court, Case Study, defective products, due diligence, Industry Insights, Insurance Coverage, legal doctrine, Legal precedent, Liability, litigation history, M&A, Mergers and Acquisitions, post-closing liabilities, product liability claims, product line exception, Ray v. Alad Corp., Risk mitigation
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