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Avoiding the Hazards of Acquisition: Due Diligence in the Merger or Acquisition of a Product Manufacturer

By Ronald J. Levine and Clifford Tatum

Product liability lawyers are most often asked to apply their skills in the courtroom. While they rarely find themselves negotiating deals in the boardroom, they can be an extremely valuable member of the corporate team as well.

In recent years, we have seen an explosion of activity in the world of mergers and acquisitions. As corporations continue to reshape at a rapid rate, due diligence groundwork concerning product liability issues can be critically important. Experienced product liability lawyers should be asked to assist in evaluating the potential exposure when a target company manufactures a product which has, or may be, the subject of tort and warranty claims.

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