Trending Topics in Executive Compensation

In 2018, a number of executive compensation issues made headlines, with trending topics including director compensation litigation, the impact of the recent U.S. tax reform on performance-based compensation, the influence of the #MeToo movement, persisting gender pay disparity issues and enforcement actions by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on executive perquisite disclosure. We expect further developments on these topics in 2019 and beyond and encourage companies to consult with their legal advisers as needed in order to stay informed and prepare for new developments in the rapidly changing landscape of executive compensation. READ MORE