This article originally appeared in Law360. Companies have had a lot to digest since the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “TJCA”) late last year. But for executive compensation attorneys and professionals who work with or advise public companies, the elimination of the tax deduction for performance-based compensation under section 162(m) of … Continue Reading
[This article was originally published in Law360.] As U.S. companies expand internationally, they often wish to compensate their non-U.S. employees with stock options, restricted stock, phantom stock and other forms of equity compensation. But offering equity compensation to non-U.S. employees is not as straightforward as it may sound, and is often more complicated than it … Continue Reading
As business becomes increasingly globalized, multinational corporations are sending more executives on international assignments and hiring more expatriates to fill local positions overseas. Compensation connected to these employment patterns can create a series of legal and regulatory challenges. For example, unless an exception applies, U.S. citizens and U.S. residents are subject to U.S. federal income … Continue Reading
We are writing with another update on French labor law that could impact international corporate transactions. French President Francois Hollande has proposed a change to French legislation that could remove the threat of imprisonment for directors and senior employees who are found to have breached obligations to consult with works councils and other employee representatives. … Continue Reading
By: Chris Bracebridge, Luciana Griebel, Helena Milner-Smith, and Jenna Wallace A French law that comes into force on November 1, 2014 will give employees new rights to be informed prior to the sale of a small or medium-sized company, thereby allowing them the opportunity to make an offer to purchase the company. Companies that meet certain … Continue Reading
