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Our Compensation Governance Practice
Our approach to compensation governance.
Jon Ocker
May 14, 20241 min read
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Do It Right the First Time: Tesla asks shareholders to resurrect Musk’s 2018 mega grant.
This week, Tesla asked shareholders to ratify (i.e., “resurrect”) CEO Elon Musk’s 2018 $55 billion “mega grant” after the award was...
Ben Gibbs
Apr 18, 20242 min read
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Delaware Court Orders Rescission of Elon Musk's Mega Equity Grant as Unfair
Four questions every Compensation Committee should ask.
Jon Ocker
Jan 31, 20241 min read
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Takeaways from the SEC's Comments on Last Year's Pay Versus Performance Tables
Use graphs, follow the herd on CAP calculations, non-GAAP reminder, and use the right TSR peer group.
Ben Gibbs
Jan 25, 20243 min read
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California Targets Out-of-State Non-Competes: Risk of Lawsuits for Employers
The new law, SB 699, will take effect on January 1, 2024. As stated in the law's preamble, its aim is to target out-of-state non-compete...
Ben Gibbs
Sep 25, 20231 min read
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NYSE asks listed companies to confirm clawback policy adoption via Listing Manager
NYSE has reportedly mass-emailed listed issuers asking them to confirm - via the NYSE's Listing Manager - compliance with the new Dodd-Frank
Ben Gibbs
Sep 11, 20231 min read
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How to implement the SEC"s Mandatory Clawback Policy
Listed companies must adopt the policy by December 1, 2023. In connection with such adoption, consider: Using forfeiture provisions to...
Ben Gibbs
Aug 31, 20234 min read
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Director-Led Shareholder Engagement Is Normal - Q&A
We summarize our review of this trend and relevant secondary sources in our Overview article, and the below Q&A. 1. How common is...
Ben Gibbs
Aug 24, 20232 min read
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Director-Led Shareholder Engagement Is Normal - Overview
Director led shareholder engagement is now a norm for public companies, with boards taking the opportunity to develop rapport with...
Ben Gibbs
Aug 24, 20232 min read
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