New Year’s Resolutions for Director Compensation from Investors Bancorp

In recent years, shareholder plaintiffs have brought a series of claims before the Delaware Court of Chancery alleging that directors of Delaware companies have abused their discretion in granting themselves excessive equity compensation for their board service.  These cases raised …

Davis Polk discusses Down-Round Financings of Private Companies: Considerations for Outstanding Equity Compensation Awards

The recent market turmoil has forced VC firms and other private company investors to examine closely the real possibility of seeking financing at a lower valuation – what is often referred to as a “down round.” More recently, the New