Represented a large, worldwide manufacturer of pool and recreational products that sought to acquire an early-stage company whose initial products had only recently been introduced to the market.  The early-stage company was the licensee of multiple patents but assured our client no royalties would be due for sales of any of the initial products.  However, our assessment of the patents and of the license agreement was to the contrary.  The firm advised our client that a substantial risk existed that the licensor would complain, helped our client craft specific warranty language for the acquisition agreement, and assisted our client in negotiating a separate escrow fund relating to any royalty claims.  Within weeks of closing of the acquisition, our client received a demand letter from the licensor and was able to use the warranty to access the escrowed funds to resolve the matter.

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Acquisition of grocery stores out of bankruptcy for Bi-Lo LLC and Southern Family Markets
Represented Bi-Lo LLC and Southern Family Markets in the acquisition of grocery stores out of bankruptcy from Winn-Dixie Stores in a Section 363 more
Simultaneous roll-up/combination of nine companies and initial public offering to form Industrial Distribution Group, Inc. as NYSE-listed company
Represented Industrial Distribution Group, Inc. as principal founding company and sponsor of the roll-up/combination of nine private companies and more
Employment litigation alleging sexual harassment and retaliation for a chemical manufacturer
Represented a chemical manufacturer in lawsuit brought by a former employee alleging sexual harassment and retaliation, culminating in her more
Asset sale for the Estate of Martin Luther King, Jr. Inc.
Represented Estate of Martin Luther King, Jr. Inc. in the sale of Dr. King's papers to a buyer sponsored by the City of Atlanta. more