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Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP

Supreme Court Agrees to Hear a Case About the Scope of the Fraud Exception to Discharge

A discharge in bankruptcy usually discharges a debtor from the debtor’s liabilities. Section 523 of the Bankruptcy Code, however, sets forth certain exceptions to this policy, including for “any debt . . . for money,...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Recent Delaware Case Sets Trap for Unwary Regarding Acquisition Agreement Indemnification Caps

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Acquisition agreements frequently contain maximum limits or “caps” on the sellers’ potential liability for losses resulting from breaches of the sellers’ and target company’s representations and warranties. However, the...more

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