Greenberg Traurig Shareholder Kate Kalmykov was recently quoted in The Jerusalem Post’s article, “Trumps Visa Policy May Harm Israeli Hi-Tech Innovators.” In the article, Kalmykov addresses Israeli hi-tech companies options for visas when looking to relocate employees to the United States. To read the full article, click here.
Size of the Option Pool in an Early Stage Company
We often counsel both early stage companies as well as investors looking to make venture capital investments in growth companies. One of the recurring issues is how the size of the company’s option pool should fit into the capitalization table of the company.
First, some background on an option pool: An option is a right
What is a Section 83(b) Election?
One of the most common tax-related concepts that arises in discussions with employees in connection with the issuance of restricted stock is a Section 83(b) election. So, what exactly is an
83(b) election and how is it helpful to an employee?
Section 83 of the U.S. tax code establishes a time frame in which restricted