You have an employee who is leaving. She tells you she doesn’t have the cash to exercise her Company stock option in the first three months post-termination and she realizes if she doesn’t the option will expire. She pleads with you to do something and you are willing...

You can tell the difference between equity and non-equity partners at Kirkland & Ellis by looking to see if they have “P.C.” after their name. It’s true. See here for an example of an equity partner and here for an example of a non-equity partner. Still skeptical?...

Let me explain why buying stock with a note can be so amazing. Imagine your employer offers you two alternatives: one million dollars worth of stock, or a stock option giving you the right to buy stock currently worth one million dollars. The stock option right lasts...