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In SEC v Panuwat, a federal jury in California will hear a novel insider trading theory that the court has allowed to proceed to trial. In Panuwat, the SEC says it is unlawful for an individual to purchase securities of a...more
Is the issuance of shares upon exercise of a stock option distinguishable from the issuance of the option? The answer under California's Corporate Securities Law of 1968 may surprise some. Corporations Code Section 25017...more
All companies that have securities listed in the United States, including foreign and domestic companies, are required to adopt an executive compensation recoupment (a.k.a. “clawback”) policy by, in most cases, no later than...more
Stock options are how cash-starved tech, and life sciences companies large and small can most easily recruit and retain talent. Stock options are also an excellent tool for bigtech and bigpharma companies to align the...more
Here are ten common questions I receive from clients about issuing equity (stock or options) to service providers (advisors/directors/officers/employees/consultants)...more
Private companies grant stock options to their employees as a way to retain and motivate them and to reward their employees for the company’s success. Included below are five common mistakes we have come across....more
After starting employment at eCommission Solutions, LLC in 2015, Mr. Aja Doshi was offered the position of Vice President, Product Engineering. Among other things, the offer stated: "You will be granted one hundred fifty...more
Employees must generally recognize income for tax purposes upon the receipt of employer stock to the extent that the fair market value of the stock received is greater than the amount, if any, paid by the employee for the...more
The SEC issued three new C&DIs on fee calculations: Question 240.11 - Question: An issuer has a Form S-8 on file that registers shares of common stock to be issued upon the exercise of outstanding options. ...more
In This Issue: - As FATCA Begins, IRS Rolls out Withholding Forms, Increases IGA Count - IRS Issues Final Circular 230 Rules Simplifying Written Tax Advice Requirements - Mortgage CCA Raises More...more