: "BIG SHOTS AND BIG BUCKS

Why do big shots
make big bucks? The standard answer is that the prospect of a bonus encourages corporate
executives to maximize stockholder return. But some behavioral economists argue
that incentive compensation may be counterproductive. See Dan Ariely, What’s the Value of a Big Bonus?, New
York Times, November 20, 2008.."

: "Practical Tips For Dealing With The European Acquired Rights Directive

Paul Callegari and Stephanie Wright Pickett
K&L Gates LLP

http://www.metrocorpcounsel.com/current.php?artType=view&artMonth=December&artYear=2008&EntryNo=9135

Paul Callegari is a
labor and employment partner in K&L Gates' London office. His
practice include.."

: "PLEASANTON, Calif., Dec. 2 CA-Equity-Admin-Sol-IPLEASANTON, Calif., Dec. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Equity AdministrationSolutions, Inc. (EASi), the leading independent stock plan management softwarecompany, today announced it has expanded its support for Performance Awards."At a time when most firms are cutting back on R&D and softwaredevelopment, EASi c.."

: "It is longstanding GM policy for senior executives to
have most (80% or more) of their compensation at risk based on the
company’s performance to align with shareholder interests. For the past
five years, executives have not received the majority of the value from
this at-risk compensation as: all stock options are underwater;
long-term plans b.."