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Navigating the landscape of employee incentives can be complex, particularly when exploring non-traditional compensation methods. Phantom stock, also known as synthetic equity, offers a unique solution for business owners...more
October is Employee Ownership Month. Employee ownership can take many forms, from 100% employee ownership through an ESOP or a cooperative to synthetic equity plans where no actual equity is sold, but employees participate...more
The “Nuts and Bolts” of a divorce includes understanding the income and assets of each spouse. When one party is a highly paid executive, income is often more than simply a salary that is reported on a W-2. It is important...more
A new case demonstrates the importance of conducting due diligence on compensatory arrangements and adjusting capitalization representations in merger agreements accordingly. Phantom equity is a form of employee...more
A Summary of HControl Holdings LLC, et al. v. Antin Infrastructure Partners. Defined terms are the battlefield for lawyers. Some terms are well trodden, while others are not. A recent case in the Delaware Court of...more
On June 1, 2023, the United States Supreme Court issued a unanimous opinion that makes it more difficult for shareholders to bring Section 11 claims against companies that go public via direct listings. The case involved a...more
Cash-strapped startup companies often find themselves looking for creative ways to engage and retain qualified people. One common way is to offer different types of equity compensation. ...more
In the private company context, high-performers, senior executives and other vital employees are a company’s lifeblood. It is therefore critically important to retain these top performers, which often requires that the...more
The decisions you make in response to the global pandemic will have lasting impacts on your business and your workforce. Join members of our ESOP team each Thursday for this webinar series designed to help you navigate and...more
On this joint edition of Williams Mullen's Benefits Companion and GovCon Perspectives podcasts, Brydon DeWitt is joined by special guest Carl Grund, a financial advisor with Signature Financial Partners in Tysons, Va. Brydon...more
In the government contracting world, companies are often reluctant to create true equity incentive plans, such as options and restricted stock units. Small businesses have valid reasons for hesitating to offer equity to new...more
Like any business, a family-owned business needs to attract, retain, motivate and reward key employees. A competitive salary and benefits package may not be enough to do this in today’s market. Many businesses issue stock or...more