Darren Goodman, Megan Monson, and Taryn Cannataro provide a high-level overview of Section 280G issues that can arise when a private company considers selling (otherwise known as the golden parachute rules), including what individuals and companies are impacted by Section 280G, what type of payments need to be taken into account, and how to address Section 280G.

Speakers:

Darren Goodman, Partner, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Megan Monson, Partner, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Taryn Cannataro, Associate, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation

n today's episode of "Just Compensation" Megan Monson and Taryn Cannataro are joined by bankruptcy attorney, Nicole Fulfree to discuss benefits considerations in bankruptcy. The goal of this discussion is to provide food for thought on how to navigate common issues that arise in this area, and to help you understand what alternatives are available as it relates to certain benefit plans.

Speakers:

Megan Monson, Partner, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Taryn Cannataro, Associate, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Nicole Fulfree, Counsel, Bankruptcy

This episode of "Just Compensation" features Darren Goodman, Taryn Cannataro, and Megan Monson discussing restricted stock units (or RSUs). The panel describes what a RSU is, the pros/cons of issuing RSUs, and different types of features that can apply to RSUs, including double vesting for tax planning purposes.

Speakers:

Megan Monson, Partner, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Darren Goodman, Partner, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Taryn Cannataro, Associate, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation

In today's episode of "Just Compensation" Megan Monson and Taryn Cannataro will focus on common pitfalls that arise in the context of equity plans for corporations. The discussion brings awareness of common problems and how to navigate them.

Speakers:

Megan Monson, Partner, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Taryn Cannataro, Associate, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation

Founders and early employees of a company tend to get stock when the company is new and has very little value. The idea is to purchase or grant shares when the value is low, with little tax to pay, and then reap the benefits of the appreciated value of the company after it becomes successful. The problem is: sometimes you miss the boat. Host Megan Monson is joined by Lowenstein Sandler's Christine Osvald-Mruz and Chandra Shih to discuss what alternatives are available when this happens.

Speakers:

Megan Monson, Counsel, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Christine Osvald-Mruz, Partner, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Chandra Shih, Partner, The Tech Group

In this episode, Megan Monson, Christine Osvald-Mruz and Chandra Shih focus on the benefits of obtaining a Section 409A valuation for grants of stock options, practical tips relating to 409A valuations and option grants, and the ramifications for failing to grant options at fair market value with colleague. Speakers: Megan Monson, Counsel, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Christine Osvald-Mruz, Partner, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Chandra Shih, Partner, The Tech Group

Companies frequently consider whether to grant a stock option with the ability to exercise the option before it has vested, which is considered an "early exercise" right. In this episode of "Just Compensation", hosts Andrew Graw and Megan Monson discuss what an early exercise right is as well as the pros/cons of issuing options with this feature.

Speakers: Andrew Graw, Partner and Chair, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Megan Monson, Counsel, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation

In this episode of 'Just Compensation,' hosts Andrew Graw and Megan Monson focus on a subject that often arises and befuddles clients - the application of the 6-month delay rule under Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code.

Speakers: Andrew Graw, Partner and Chair, Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits Megan Monson, Counsel, Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits

Hosts Andrew Graw and Megan Monson discuss the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) as part of the new (third) COVID-19 stimulus relief bill. The ARPA assists qualifying individuals who lose coverage under an employer's group health plan due to an involuntary termination of employment or reduction of hours by allowing them to opt for COBRA coverage at no cost from April 1 through September 30. This episode focuses on frequently asked questions surrounding the ARPA.

Speakers: Andrew Graw, Partner and Chair, Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits Megan Monson, Counsel, Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits

Hosts Andrew Graw and Megan Monson discuss why Lowenstein Sandler started the podcast series, "Just Compensation." Geared towards companies and senior executives, this podcast series--which features members from Lowenstein Sandler's Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits Practice Groups, lawyers from other practice areas, and other special guests--will review the basics of benefits, as well as covering common issues and hot topics in this niche area of law that involves navigating complex tax rules and ERISA. Speakers: Andrew Graw, Partner and Chair, Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits Megan Monson, Counsel, Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits