Insurance Recovery Podcast: “Don’t Take No for an Answer” is a podcast series covering key issues in insurance recovery law. It provides both “101” lessons on the nuts and bolts of insurance recovery law and in-depth discussions of timely insurance issues. Hosted by Lynda A. Bennett, Chair of Lowenstein Sandler’s Insurance Recovery Group, and Eric Jesse, partner in the Insurance Recovery Group, this series, geared toward policyholders, will feature guests such as insurance brokers, insurers from the other side of the aisle, and lawyers from other practice areas.

Insurance Recovery Podcast: Don't Take No for an Answer

"Just Compensation" is a podcast series covering key issues in Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits law. It provides the basics of benefits as well as covering common issues and hot topics in this niche area of law that involves navigating complex tax rules and ERISA. Hosted by attorneys from our Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits practice groups, this series, geared towards companies and senior executives, will feature members from these practice groups, lawyers from other practice areas throughout the firm, and other individuals who work with companies. Listen to all episodes by clicking here, and subscribe via Apple Podcasts/iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify, or YouTube.

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Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits Podcast: Just Compensation

Through the Lowenstein Women’s Initiative Network, we have had a forum for our women to build genuine friendships, facilitate trust and camaraderie, and gain new perspectives about the issues that often come to define the professional and personal lives of women operating in the corporate world. In this podcast, we’re going to discuss strategies and practical tips that have been key to our successes and those of our colleagues and mentors, and just as importantly, talk through constructive ways to deal with setbacks and disappointments. Our goal will always be to keep our conversations honest and to provide our listeners with real, actionable advice and information to enrich your professional and personal lives.

Women's Initiative Network Podcast: Real Talk

Trusts & Estates Podcast: Splitting Heirs

To the dismay of many corporate policyholders, when Mother Nature strikes, leaving significant property damage and business interruption in her wake, insurers aren’t always willing to save the day. Insurers like to collect premiums for first-party property polices, but they do not like to pay full value once a claim is presented. In today’s episode, Lynda, joined by Eric Jesse, partner in the Insurance Recovery Group and Stefanie Jedra, CPA and Senior Manager at Marcum LLP, explore the steps policyholders should take before and after catastrophic weather events to secure full value for their claims.&nbsp; Speakers:  , Partner and&nbsp;Chair, Insurance Recovery&nbsp; , Partner, Insurance Recovery , CPA and Senior Manager, Marcum LLP

The Calm Before and After the Storm: How to Maximize Insurance Recovery for Catastrophic Weather Events

Hosts  and  discuss why Lowenstein Sandler started the podcast series, “Just Compensation.” Geared towards companies and senior executives, this podcast series--which features members from Lowenstein Sandler's Employee Benefits Executive Compensation Practice Group, lawyers from other practice areas, and other special guests--will review the basics of benefits, as well as covering common issues and hot topics in this niche area of law that involves navigating complex tax rules and ERISA.  Speakers:  , Partner and Chair, Employee Benefits &amp; Executive Compensation , Counsel, Employee Benefits &amp; Executive Compensation

Welcome to 'Just Compensation'

Hosts  and  discuss the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) as part of the new (third) COVID-19 stimulus relief bill. The ARPA assists qualifying individuals who lose coverage under an employer’s group health plan due to an involuntary termination of employment or reduction of hours by allowing them to opt for COBRA coverage at no cost from April 1 through September 30. &nbsp;This episode focuses on frequently asked questions surrounding the ARPA. Speakers:  , Partner and Chair, Employee Benefits &amp; Executive Compensation , Counsel, Employee Benefits &amp; Executive Compensation

Navigating the nuances of the COBRA Subsidy under the American Rescue Plan Act

In this episode of 'Just Compensation,' hosts &nbsp;and&nbsp;&nbsp;focus on a subject that often arises and befuddles clients - the application of the 6-month delay rule under Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code. Speakers:  , Partner and&nbsp;Chair,&nbsp;Employee Benefits &amp; Executive Compensation , Counsel,&nbsp;Employee Benefits &amp; Executive Compensation

Code Section 409A - Six Month Delay

Companies frequently consider whether to grant a stock option with the ability to exercise the option before it has vested, which is considered an “early exercise” right. In this episode of "Just Compensation", hosts  and  discuss what an early exercise right is as well as the pros/cons of issuing options with this feature. Speakers:  , Partner and&nbsp;Chair,&nbsp;Employee Benefits &amp; Executive Compensation , Counsel,&nbsp;Employee Benefits &amp; Executive Compensation

Early Exercise Stock Options

In this episode, ,  and  focus on the benefits of obtaining a Section 409A valuation for grants of stock options, practical tips relating to 409A valuations and option grants, and the ramifications for failing to grant options at fair market value with colleague.  Speakers:  , Counsel, Employee Benefits &amp; Executive Compensation , Partner, Employee Benefits &amp; Executive Compensation , Partner, The Tech Group

Why is a 409A Valuation Important?

Hosts and executive board members of Lowenstein’s Women’s Initiative Network (WIN), Megan Monson, Nicole Fulfree and Rachel Moseson Dikovics, introduce themselves and their intention for the podcast series “Real Talk.”

Speakers:

Megan Monson, Counsel, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
Nicole Fulfree, Counsel, Bankruptcy & Restructuring Department
Rachel Moseson Dikovics, Associate, White Collar Criminal Defense

Real Talk - Who We Are & Why We’re Here

An information packed and hopefully entertaining guide to estate planning and the world of trusts and estates. Estate planning really involves thinking about the people and things that are most important to you—family, loved ones, charitable causes and everything else that gives your life meaning. Religious leaders, wealth advisors, divorce attorneys and others will team up with experienced trusts and estates lawyers from Lowenstein Sandler to offer you creative, outside the box approaches to achieving your estate planning goals. Speakers: ,&nbsp;Chair, Trusts &amp; Estates

Welcome to 'Splitting Heirs'

Prenuptial agreements –a trusts and estates lawyer and a divorce attorney explain why estate planning deals with all parts of your life—not just the end of it.&nbsp; Speakers: ,&nbsp;Chair, Trusts &amp; Estates , Senior Counsel, Trusts &amp; Estates ,&nbsp;Co-Managing Partner, Skoloff &amp; Wolfe

The $6 Million Wedding

Wills—An estate planner and a Shakespearean scholar talk about the right way—and the many wrong ways—to prepare your Will. Speakers: ,&nbsp;Chair, Trusts &amp; Estates , Counsel, Trusts &amp; Estates , Professor and Chair Department of English, Fordham University

The Secret Child

Hosts  and  are joined by The Women’s Initiative Network founders  and Natalie Dallavalle who share how Lowenstein’s Women’s Initiative Network got started and provide a few key takeaways and reveal the “secret sauce” to form a successful women’s initiative.  Speakers:  , Counsel, Employee Benefits &amp; Executive Compensation , Associate, White Collar Criminal Defense , Partner, Insurance Recovery Natalie Dallavalle, General Counsel, PSE&amp;G

The Secret Sauce of a Successful Women’s Initiative

On this episode of the Women’s Initiative Network: Real Talk,  and  are joined by Lowenstein Partner  and discuss the importance for professional women to find mentors and sponsors and how to find them.  Speakers:  , Counsel, Employee Benefits &amp; Executive Compensation , Associate, White Collar Criminal Defense , Partner, The Tech Group

How to Find Mentors and Sponsors

Estate administration: A discussion with a religious leader and an experienced attorney in estate administration about the legal, emotional and spiritual rituals and processes surrounding the death of a loved one. Speakers: , Chair, Trusts &amp; Estates , Partner, Trusts &amp; Estates &nbsp;spiritual leader of the Jewish Community Center of Long Beach Island, NJ

The Case of the Laughing Heirs

In this episode of "Real Talk," hosts  and  are joined by colleague  to discuss habits that build personal and professional resiliency.  Speakers:  , Partner, Employee Benefits &amp; Executive Compensation , Associate, White Collar Criminal Defense , Associate, Litigation

But I Get Up Again: Personal and Professional Resiliency – Part 1

Lowenstein Sandler lawyer  and investment advisor  discuss creating, managing, and investing trusts, plus how to keep a child with a trust from turning into a trust fund baby. Speakers: , Chair, Trusts &amp; Estates , Associate, Trusts &amp; Estates Julie Jackson, Managing Director, 1919 Investment Counsel

The Case of the Disappearing Trust

In this episode of "Real Talk," hosts  and , and guest host , continue their conversation on personal and professional resiliency and break down five more habits that build resiliency. Speakers:  , Partner, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation , Associate, White Collar Criminal Defense , Associate, Litigation

But I Get Up Again: Personal and Professional Resiliency – Part 2

In this episode of “Real Talk,”  and  talk with Lowenstein associates  and  about judicial clerkships, including the benefits they gained from their respective experiences and the challenges of transitioning from chambers to private practice. The hosts discuss the ways their clerkships helped to expand their networks, review the differences between state and appellate clerkships, and offer pro tips for the transition process.  Speakers:  , Partner, Bankruptcy &amp; Restructuring, Associate, White Collar Criminal Defense, Associate, Litigation, Associate, White Collar Criminal Defense

Leveraging the Clerkship Experience When Transitioning to Private Practice

On this episode of “Splitting Heirs,”  talks with Lowenstein partner , Chair of the firm’s  practice, and Jeff Savlov, a partner in the family business and wealth consulting firm Blum &amp; Savlov, about the challenges facing family-owned businesses when disputes arise between parents and children, siblings, or other relatives. Observing that an unwillingness to address uncomfortable issues  about succession planning and the future of the business  often leads to conflict when the matriarch or the patriarch passes away, San Filippo emphasizes the need for a clearly constructed shareholders’ agreement so that all parties are clear on governance, documentation, and succession issues: who will lead the business, how will&nbsp; owners get paid, how should distributions should be made out of the business to cover taxes or distribute profits? The lawyers also encourage families to review these documents periodically as life circumstances and priorities may evolve over time.   Speakers:  , Partner and Chair, Trusts &amp; Estates, Partner Co-chair, Business Divorce, Partner, Blum &amp; Savlov

All in the Family: Succession Issues in Family-Owned Businesses

In this episode of Women's Initiative Network: Real Talk, hosts Megan Monson, Rachel Moseson Dikovics, and Lauren N. Russell discuss how best to leverage the mid-point in your career when you are no longer junior, but not yet senior. The conversation assesses the expectation to balance roles as both mentor and mentee as well as adjusting to new responsibilities and coming to terms with your own expertise.

Speakers:   
Megan Monson, Partner, Executive Compensation, Employment, and Benefits
Rachel Moseson Dikovics, Counsel, White Collar Defense Group
Lauren N. Russell, Associate, Emerging Companies and Venture Capital

The Middle Matters: Leveraging the Middle of Your Career

On this episode of “Just Compensation,” Andrew Graw, Megan Monson, and Jessica I. Kriegsfeld talk about equity plan considerations for public companies. They address various drafting considerations that are specific to public companies, including how proxy advisory firms view certain plan provisions. The conversation also touches on stockholder approval and filing requirements for public companies, as well as employment inducement awards.

Speakers:

Andrew E. Graw, Partner and Chair, Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits
Megan Monson, Partner, Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits
Jessica Kriegsfeld, Associate, Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits

Equity Incentive Plan Considerations for Public Companies

In this episode, host Megan Monson talks with Amy C. Schwind from Lowenstein's Executive Compensation, Employment & Benefits practice group about AI's growing role in human resources processes and employment decisions. They discuss what is permitted under applicable laws, potential discriminatory impact, and recommendations for employers that are using AI for employment decisions.

Speakers:
Megan Monson, Partner, Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits
Amy C. Schwind, Counsel, Employment

AI Use in Employment Decisions

In this episode of "Just Compensation," host Megan Monson invites Lauren M. Hollender and Amy C. Schwind of Lowenstein's Executive Compensation, Employment & Benefits practice group to discuss the intricacies of parental leave. They assess differences in federal and state laws, as well as best practices and considerations for parental leave policies.

Speakers:
Megan Monson, Partner, Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits
Lauren M. Hollender, Counsel, Employment
Amy C. Schwind, Counsel, Employment

Navigating the Nuances of Parental Leave

In this episode of Just Compensation, Megan Monson and Jessica I. Kriegsfeld talk to Anthony O. Pergola, Vice Chair of Lowenstein’s Emerging Companies & Venture Capital practice group, about the complexities and challenges of Section 280G, a section of the Internal Revenue Code which can be implicated during company change-of-control transactions. The hosts discuss tips for navigating Section 280G and planning strategies to mitigate adverse tax consequences, emphasizing the importance of early preparation and clear communication throughout the M&A process.

Refer to episode "Change of Control: Golden Parachute Rules in the Sale Process" for a more detailed overview of Section280G.

Speakers:
Megan Monson, Partner, Executive Compensation, Employment & Benefits
Anthony O. Pergola, Partner, Vice Chair, Emerging Companies & Venture Capital
Jessica Kriegsfeld, Associate, Executive Compensation, Employment & Benefits

Section 280G Unpacked: Pitfalls and Planning for Tech Startups

In this episode of Just Compensation, Megan Monson, Julie Levinson Werner, and Jessica I. Kriegsfeld delve into considerations associated with engaging temporary workers, particularly through a staffing agency. They discuss the benefits of engaging temporary workers, pitfalls to avoid, and best practices.


Speakers:
Megan Monson, Partner, Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits
Julie Levinson Werner, Partner, Vice Chair, Employment
Jessica Kriegsfeld, Associate, Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits

Tips for Engaging Temporary Workers

In this episode of Just Compensation, Jessica I. Kriegsfeld, Amy C. Schwind, and Adam Dickson discuss employment considerations for early-stage companies, including best practices to be compliant with applicable employment laws and to build a strong foundation to grow and attract talent.

Speakers:
Adam Dickson, Counsel, Emerging Companies & Venture Capital
Amy C. Schwind, Counsel, Employment
Jessica Kriegsfeld, Associate, Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits

Employment Considerations for Early-Stage Companies

In this episode of Just Compensation, Jessica I. Kriegsfeld is joined by Lauren M. Hollender to discuss employee handbooks, including varying state and federal laws and best practices for creating, distributing, and maintaining employee handbooks. Hollender explains that employee handbooks are not one-size-fits-all, and they should be customized to fit the company's size, location, and culture.

Speakers:
Lauren M. Hollender, Counsel, Employment
Jessica Kriegsfeld, Associate, Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits

A Handbook on Handbooks: Creating the Right Employee Handbook for Your Company

In this episode of Just Compensation, Megan Monson, Taryn E. Cannataro, and Zachary Bocian discuss employee retention strategies during a company sale, including transaction bonuses, retention bonuses, management carve-out plans, and severance plans. They assess whether the seller or buyer is responsible for funding retention tools and address the legal and practical considerations of such arrangements.

To learn more about 280G, listen to Section 280G Unpacked: Pitfalls and Planning for Tech Startups.

To learn more about 'Top Hat' structures, listen to Puttin’ on Your Top Hat: How to Effectively Structure a Deferred Compensation Plan as a “Top Hat” Plan.

Speakers:
Megan Monson, Partner, Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits
Taryn E. Cannataro, Counsel, Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits
Zachary Bocian, Associate, Executive Compensation

Sell Your Company, Not Your Employees: Employee Retention Tactics During Sales

In this episode of Just Compensation, Megan Monson, Amy C. Schwind, and Jessica I. Stewart discuss employer considerations for involuntary termination of employees, including terms in the employee's contract, reason for termination, and release agreements like severance plans. They cover risks of retaliation or other claims if the employee is a member of a protected class or is on or intends to go on a leave of absence. The conversation reviews state and federal regulation as well as COBRA, 409A tax code, and the WARN act. The episode relays that terminating an employee must be a well thought-out and careful decision.

Speakers:
Megan Monson, Partner, Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits
Amy C. Schwind, Counsel, Employment
Jessica I. Stewart, Associate, Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits

Avoiding the Bad Breakup: Employee Termination Considerations

Our first episode introduces hosts Lynda Bennett and Michael Lichtenstein and discusses why Lowenstein Sandler started the podcast series “Don’t Take No for an Answer.” The first episode touches on key insurance concepts that policyholders should understand, including making sure you seek knowledgeable policy counsel, have a strong broker, and don’t take no for an answer with regard to claim payout.

Welcome to ‘Don’t Take No for an Answer’

In our second episode, the team discusses the role that brokers play in the policy placement and claim dispute processes. The key is understanding how a broker acts in a policyholder’s best interest, and under what circumstances a “name brand” broker is needed.

Brokers: Friend, Foe, or Frenemy?

As companies become exposed to bigger risks, from environmental and product liability to D&O and cyber, general liability policies are no longer the practical choice. In this episode, Lynda and Michael discuss the need for specialized insurance brokers and policies.

Brokers: Party of 1, or Party of 5?

Lynda and Michael discuss the importance of and practical considerations for policyholders providing timely notice of claims to their insurance carriers. They also highlight a few reasons policyholders may feel like they don’t want to give notice of claims–but really should.

Notice of Claims: To Be or Not to Be?

Who gets to pick the lawyer? In this episode, Lynda and Michael discuss panel counsel provisions in insurance policies. They also discuss rates, potential disputes that may arise when choosing a lawyer, and litigation management guidelines.

Duty to Defend: Who Picks the Lawyer?

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