Bloomberg (04/24/14) Jeanna Smialek
The number of people applying for unemployment benefits in the week ended April 19 rose by 24,000 to 329,000, according to the U.S. Department of Labor, though officials said the adjustment during spring holidays is difficult to quantify. Forty-four economists surveyed by Bloomberg had forecast claims of 315,000. The four-week moving average of new claims rose by 4,750 to 316,750.
Buyers of a business generally expect sellers to be responsible for certain liabilities relating to when the seller owned its business—a concept mergers and acquisitions professionals refer to as indemnification. Indemnification is one of the most heavily negotiated, and potentially most significant, provisions of a purchase agreement, and understanding the terminology common to such agreements is essential when negotiating a deal. Attorney Paul Pincus of Ortoli Rosenstadt LLP explains what sellers are liable for, how a seller’s liability may be limited, and how buyers may seek to fund potential indemnity claims.
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