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A surety asserting an indemnity claim in federal court in Georgia sought recovery against indemnitors involved with a joint venture put together to bid on construction projects requiring surety bonds....more
When selling a private company, Sellers understandably focus on providing bidders with a comprehensive data room packed with detailed documents and information about every aspect of their business. They expect bidders to pore...more
The Michigan Department of Treasury recently issued updated guidance addressing successor liability in response to Mertz v. Dep’t of Treasury [Dkt. No. 365480 (June 13, 2024)], a recent case before the Michigan Court of...more
Buyers and sellers that are parties to an M&A transaction should carefully consider whether the risks associated with tariffs that have already been imposed or that may be imposed in the future may significantly impact the...more
Negotiating and signing a Letter of Intent (LOI) is a key inflection point in the process of selling your business. Buyers and sellers both want the LOI to ensure a base level of understanding on certain key terms such as...more
Privately held businesses are rarely bought or sold “as is.” Buyers of most businesses usually expect the sellers to make a comprehensive set of “representations” or “reps.” In other words, statements about the business that...more
While the new year presents an opportunity for businesses to look forward and set goals for performance in 2025, former owners of medical practices or other health care-related businesses who sold their enterprises in 2024...more
Strike 3 Holdings is an adult pornography company located in California that has literally filed over 10,000 federal court copyright infringement cases across the United States for nearly a decade now. No company files more...more
In our previous article, we described the due diligence process, including what a buyer would look for in your practice. Once due diligence is under way, the next step is the purchase agreement, which is usually prepared by...more
This CLE course will guide deal counsel in drafting and negotiating asset purchase agreements. The panel will discuss legal considerations when negotiating representations and warranties, indemnities, covenants, closing...more
A business purchase agreement outlines the terms and conditions of the purchase and sale of a business (or its assets), including: •The exact nature and extent of what is being sold; •The responsibilities of the parties...more
The current volatility in financial markets has caused an increase in interest in pre-marketing certain bespoke securitization transactions, including esoteric, real estate-based, whole business, music royalty and digital...more
In mergers and acquisitions, the False Claims Act is an important consideration that both buyers and sellers need to address, particularly if the target company is the focus of an FCA investigation. It’s also important for...more
There are many concerns that can keep private equity (PE) firms’ management teams up at night. Economic headwinds, geopolitical instability, and supply chain problems can change the fortunes of a PE firm and its portfolio...more
Insurance brokerage deals surged in Q4 2021 and have continued to remain at peak levels throughout Q1 2022. Our team at Williams Mullen handled more than 50 of these transactions in the past two years alone, and, in doing so,...more
From regional to international $5-$100+ MM deals, our M&A team has extensive experience working with buyers, sellers, and investors on a wide variety of transactions in various industries including manufacturing, health care,...more
When approaching a potential new M&A transaction in the face of the volatility and unpredictability created by COVID-19, dealmakers should consider a range of topics in order to determine how to best protect their interests...more
Six months after the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, many merger and acquisition transactions remain delayed or sidelined. As companies report their Q2 financial results, investors are also focused on opportunities to...more
We have seen it: the obvious combover. The guy’s hair is thinning so he grows one side a little longer to comb it over and disguise the thinning spot. It might not even be conscious, at first. It’s a fib, at worst, and makes...more
With competition among aircraft lessors remaining fierce, airlines continue to take an increasing proportion of aircraft on operating lease. An important recent trend in the aircraft financing market, the “wholesaling” of...more
The Arkansas Oil Marketers Association Environmental Workshop was held on August 30th in Little Rock. I undertook a presentation titled: Identifying and Addressing Environmental Issues in Petroleum Marketing...more
This is the fifth installment of a series discussing potential pitfalls affecting the intended sale by JR and Sue Ellen Pawlenty of their business Pawlenty Energy. Recently Tilting the Scales highlighted Successfully Selling...more
On March 15, 2016, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) announced final changes to its loan-level certification form, 92900-A HUD/VA Addendum to the Uniform Residential Loan Application. The announcement represents...more