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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Gov & Administrative Law and Mergers & Acquisitions for Illinois on
Q: I want to sue Charles Schwab for Breach of Contract, Conversion, Negligence,

Emotional Distress, and for Actual and Consequential damages resulting from their refusal to allow me access to my accounts transferred to their organization, when they acquired tdameritrade, because I wont sign a paperless agreement.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 12, 2024

An Illinois attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. It's difficult for attorneys here to offer their services through this forum - you'd need to reach out to attorneys on your own. In addition to your own searches, there is a "Find a Lawyer"... View More

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Q: Equity Escrow works in M&A

I am trying to educate myself how Equity Escrow works in M&A, who can help me on this... During M&A transaction, Buyer will acquire 80% of valuation and pay for 50% equity thru Cash + 3 Yr promissory note but remaining 30% of shares will be held in Escrow for next 3 years until promissory... View More

Jonathan R. Roth
Jonathan R. Roth
answered on May 11, 2017

First, hire a local experienced business attorney to assist you. This is a complex transaction and the terms of the deal need to be detailed closely.

If you are selling shares held by you or the companies treasury shares, then you need an independent escrow of the shares. If the company...
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