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Streamlining Compensation Decisions with a Mid-Year Summit
An in-person strategy session can align management, the board, and the board’s advisors on compensation decisions.
Ben Gibbs
Jun 263 min read


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


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


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


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


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 10, 20231 min read


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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