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4 Trends in Trading Blackout Periods
Apr 10, 2024

The use of trading windows is nearly universal at public companies. Here are four trends in blackouts, including which employees and transactions are subject to blackout and how long trades are prohibited.
Equity Management Challenges in Global Market Expansion
Apr 4, 2024

Expanding into a new market is a crucial stepping stone for any business. Capitalizing on growth opportunities and seeking to win market share from competitors is an exciting step, but entering a new territory also creates challenges for those responsible for equity and cap table management.
Disqualifying vs Qualifying: ISOs
Apr 3, 2024

Tax-qualified awards, like ISOs, give employees the opportunity to obtain the best possible tax treatment on their awards, subject to their type of disposition.
Private Companies: The Progression of an Equity Strategy
Apr 1, 2024

Equity compensation plans are essential for attracting, retaining, and motivating key talent. For private companies, the approach to these plans must evolve based on the company's current stage of development.
Protecting Employees From the Alternative Minimum Tax Trap
Mar 28, 2024

Unbeknownst to many taxpayers, every time you file your taxes a calculation for AMT happens in the background.
5 Things to Know About Award Modifications
Mar 27, 2024

Before you modify any equity awards, you need to be aware of these five crucial points. Pay special attention to point #4!
Dividends and Equivalents: Ten Things to Know
Mar 20, 2024

Understand the nuances of administering dividends and dividend equivalent payments for restricted stock and units.
Who Can Approve Equity Grants? Flexibility for Delaware Corporations
Mar 13, 2024

Delaware law offers flexibility to companies who want to delegate authority to approve equity grants to management. Learn what the rules are and key questions to consider before updating your grant processes.
83(b) Election: The Multi-Million-Dollar Ticking Time Bomb
Mar 6, 2024

The 83(b) election represents a multi-million-dollar ticking time bomb for unaware founders, who risk severe financial consequences and future venture deal complications by missing this critical tax filing due to its obscure nature, stringent 30-day deadline, and intricate filing requirements.