In M&A transactions, the definitive purchase agreement—e.g., asset purchase agreement, stock purchase agreement, or merger agreement—typically contains representations and warranties that the seller makes with respect to the...more
Companies pursuing acquisitions that require a filing in the United States under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act (HSR) may, by year-end, face vastly expanded disclosure requirements necessitating far greater investments in time,...more
Market Trends: What You Need to Know - As shown in the American Bar Association's Private Target Mergers and Acquisitions Deal Points Studies: Inclusion of either 10b-5 or “full disclosure” representations in merger...more
Market Trends: What You Need to Know - Over the past several years: An express right, or obligation, of sellers to update disclosure schedules between signing and closing is becoming less common; instead, more M&A...more
Market Trends: What You Need to Know - Over the past several years, an express right, or obligation, of sellers to update disclosure schedules between signing and closing is becoming less common. Originally Published in...more
In House v. Akorn, Inc. the United States District Court for the Norther District of Illinois Eastern division related to the proposed acquisition of Akorn by Frensenius Kabi AG. The plaintiffs in these cases sued Akorn and...more