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Section 16: The Basics of Forms 3, 4, and 5
May 29, 2024

Forms 3, 4, and 5 play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with Section 16 by providing a structured and transparent method for reporting changes in ownership of company securities.
Innovative Ways to Attract, Retain & Incentivize Key Employees
May 29, 2024

Across all industries -- and companies of all sizes -- there has been a significant struggle to attract, retain and incentivize key executives in the current economy.
Why Net Exercise?
May 22, 2024

Learn why net exercises can be a great alterative for your option program and key considerations for implementing them.
What Is a Tender Offer?
May 15, 2024

Understanding the SEC's tender offer rules and regulations are crucial for compliance with federal securities laws. By familiarizing yourself with these regulations, companies can avoid legal pitfalls and conduct tender offers both effectively and efficiently.
Taxation of RSUs When US Employees Transfer Abroad
May 8, 2024

Recent guidance from the IRS on how RSUs held by US citizens and residents are taxed when these employees transfer outside the United States.
Founders: Unlock Big Tax Savings with Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS)
May 8, 2024

Starting a business is an exciting journey but comes with many risks. Founders work countless hours to create something innovative, and the potential for significant financial rewards is a key motivator and QSBS provides a game-changing tax benefit.
Section 16(b): The Short-Swing Profit Rule
May 1, 2024

Very few people would disagree that insider trading is not a serious ethical breach and threat to market fairness. Section 16(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 combats this by enforcing strict regulations against what is known as "short swing" trading by company insiders
How Market Turbulence of the Last 3 Years Has Changed Equity Plan Design
May 1, 2024

Explore how public and private companies are managing equity so that early-stage private companies can validate their approaches and late-stage private companies can earmark the trends of public companies to stay competitive.
Moving the Needle on Broad-based Equity
Apr 24, 2024

Trends in how public companies offer equity to lower ranking employees and an intriguing idea to encourage broad-based equity programs.