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07/20/2023

The Trend Towards Limiting Employment Related Non-Competes, and Alternate Strategies for Employers

Megan Monson, Amy Komoroski Wiwi, and Jessica I. Kriegsfeld talk about recent developments and trends in the law relating to employment-related non-competition agreements, including a proposed federal rule that could significantly limit their use. They also explore potential ideas and workarounds for employers to consider in place of non-competes in order to provide protection to a company. Note: Since the time of recording this episode, NY law has now passed both the senate and assembly. Speakers: Megan Monson, Partner, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Amy Wiwi, Partner, Employment Counseling & Litigation Jessica Kriegsfeld, Associate, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation

07/20/2023

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32 min
10/13/2022

Phantom Equity: Its Advantages and Disadvantages for Incentivizing Employees

In this episode of "Just Compensation," Megan Monson, Taryn E. Cannataro and Darren Goodman discuss phantom equity, which is a type of bonus plan often utilized by privately held companies, particularly when the company's stock has declined in value. The episode touches on why a company might want to issue phantom equity, why might an employee want to receive it, and what timing, taxation and other considerations should one keep in mind when designing this kind of arrangement as an alternative to issuing actual equity. Speakers: Megan Monson, Partner, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Darren Goodman, Partner, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Taryn Cannataro, Associate, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation

10/13/2022

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12 min
02/27/2025

Navigating Employment Considerations in M&A Transactions

In this episode of "Just Compensation," Megan Monson, Taryn Cannataro, and Jessica Kriegsfeld of Lowenstein's Executive Compensation, Employment and Benefits practice group discuss employment and employee benefit considerations in the context of an M&A transaction. The conversation explains typical treatments of certain types of payments and equity in connection with an M&A transaction, as well as certain employment law considerations and best practices. Speakers: Megan Monson, Partner, Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits Taryn E. Cannataro, Counsel, Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits Jessica Kriegsfeld, Associate, Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits

02/27/2025

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16 min
01/23/2025

Preparing for an M&A Transaction from an Employment and Executive Compensation Perspective

In this episode of "Just Compensation," Megan Monson, Taryn E. Cannataro, and Jessica Kriegsfeld of Lowenstein's Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits group discuss some considerations for a company preparing for an M&A transaction with respect to employees, employee benefits and compensation. The conversation delves into the importance of being prepared for diligence, the curation of a proper knowledge group, and the implementation of various retention tools. Episode Resource: Deferred Compensation: A Primer on Section 409A of the Code and Why it Matters Speakers: Megan Monson, Partner, Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits Taryn E. Cannataro, Counsel, Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits Jessica Kriegsfeld, Associate, Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits

01/23/2025

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17 min
07/09/2021

Reps & Warranties Insurance: Sealing The Deal

Popular in the M&A world, representations and warranties insurance (RWI), is now more than just a way for buyers to stand out in an auction process, but a requirement to stay competitive within it. In today's episode, Lynda is joined by Eric Jesse, Partner in Lowenstein's Insurance Recovery Group, and Michael Wakefield, Transaction Liability Practice Group from CAC Specialty to discuss the current state of play in the RWI market, how it has changed in a COVID-19 world, its anticipated future, and its impact on the challenges of the SPAC market discussed in our past episode. Speakers: Lynda A. Bennett, Partner and Chair, Insurance Recovery Eric Jesse, Partner, Insurance Recovery Michael Wakefield, Senior Vice President – Transactional Insurance Practice Leader, CAC Speciality

07/09/2021

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19 min
03/20/2025

"Real Talk" with Valley Hospital's Robin Goldfischer: Learning from Both Successes and Failures

In this episode of "Real Talk," host, Megan Monson, partner in Lowenstein Sandler's Executive Compensation Employment and Benefits Practice Group, talks with Robin Goldfischer, senior vice president and general counsel at Valley Health System, about her career path, how she manages her own work-life balance, and the importance of knowing when you don't know the answer. Robin says that her 40 years of experience in the practice of law has taught her many important lessons, including that learning is a continuous process, there is value in being kind, and professional women must advocate for each other. Speakers: Megan Monson, Partner, Executive Compensation, Employee Benefits Robin L. Goldfischer, Senior Vice President & General Counsel, Valley Health System, Inc.

03/20/2025

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10 min
10/17/2024

Politics in the Workplace: Considerations for Employers as the Presidential Election Approaches

As the presidential election approaches, the potential for political discord to spill into the workplace is heightened. On this episode of "Just Compensation," Megan Monson talks with Amy C. Schwind about legal and practical considerations involved with political expression in and related to the workplace, as well as ways to mitigate legal risk. The lawyers explore issues that may give rise to liability for employers, such as political conversations impacting protected classes, as well as topics such as off-duty conduct laws, rules and policies related to political expression, and giving employees time off to vote. Speakers: Megan Monson, Partner, Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits Amy C. Schwind, Counsel, Employment

10/17/2024

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14 min
04/25/2024

Emotional Intelligence as a Leadership Tool

In this episode of "Real Talk," Amanda K. Cipriano and Rachel Moseson Dikovics speak with Dr. Traci Cipriano, clinical psychologist, formerly practicing lawyer, and a speaker, executive coach, consultant and author, about emotional intelligence and how it can be used as a professional tool. Dr. Cipriano says that emotional intelligence reflects one's ability to recognize, understand, and manage emotions and use them strategically to influence thinking and behavior; she describes it as an ability to recognize other people's emotions by interacting them, reading the room, and responding appropriately; it also reflects an ability to cope with difficult challenges, especially regarding the workplace, work demands, and work environment. The most effective leaders are high in emotional intelligence, and research suggests that their teams and their organizations are more productive and generate more revenues. Speakers: Rachel Moseson Dikovics, Associate, White Collar Criminal Defense Amanda K. Cipriano, Associate, White Collar Criminal Defense Traci Cipriano, JD PhD LLC, Clinical psychologist, formerly practicing lawyer, speaker, executive coach, consultant

04/25/2024

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28 min
10/05/2023

Building a Brand: More than Random Acts of Lunch

In today's episode of "Real Talk," Megan Monson, partner in Lowenstein Sandler's Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation practice, speaks with her colleagues Diane Moss, counsel in Lowenstein's Emerging Companies & Venture Capital group, and Lynda A. Bennett, Chair of the firm's Insurance Recovery group, about how lawyers can cultivate their brands so that they stand out amongst competitors, attract potential clients, and foster relationships with existing clients. They describe the benefits of intentionally spending one's non-billable time through involvement with organizations, boards, and groups—both law-related and otherwise; how networking can build transferrable skills such as consensus building and problem solving; and the importance of authenticity. Speakers: Lynda A. Bennett, Partner and Chair, Insurance Recovery Megan Monson, Partner, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Diane Moss, Counsel, The Tech Group

10/05/2023

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28 min
03/14/2024

Mastering Management and Emotional Intelligence for Women Attorneys

Today on "Real Talk," Megan Monson, Nicole Fulfree, and Sarah Cole address the dos and don'ts for women attorneys seeking to develop effective management skills, emphasizing the critical role of emotional intelligence in legal practice. In addition to sharing their personal experiences and opinions on the most effective management styles, the hosts explore some of the hurdles women in law face in acquiring managerial training, discuss the importance of emotional intelligence in fostering teamwork, client relations, and personal growth, and provide practical advice on learning and teaching within the legal profession to enhance both personal and team success. Speakers: Megan Monson, Partner, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Nicole Fulfree, Partner, Bankruptcy & Restructuring Sarah Cole, Senior Counsel, Capital Markets & Securities

03/14/2024

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19 min

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The Trend Towards Limiting Employment Related Non-Competes, and Alternate Strategies for Employers

Phantom Equity: Its Advantages and Disadvantages for Incentivizing Employees

Navigating Employment Considerations in M&A Transactions

Preparing for an M&A Transaction from an Employment and Executive Compensation Perspective

Reps & Warranties Insurance: Sealing The Deal

"Real Talk" with Valley Hospital's Robin Goldfischer: Learning from Both Successes and Failures

Politics in the Workplace: Considerations for Employers as the Presidential Election Approaches

Emotional Intelligence as a Leadership Tool

Building a Brand: More than Random Acts of Lunch

Mastering Management and Emotional Intelligence for Women Attorneys

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