Other topics include single and double trigger agreements and termination triggers; change in control severance plans; claw-back provisions; release agreements; non-disparagement provisions; third party disputes; arbitration and mediation provisions; enforcing contracts; Internal Revenue Code section 280G; stock options and restricted shares; gross ups; excess parachute payment; nonqualified deferred compensation payments; actuarial reductions; tin parachute; three-times rule; and supplemental retirement benefit. This Executive Report is written by: 1.) Michael E. Pietzsch, Senior Attorney, Pietzsch, Bonnett & Womack PA - "An Overview of Golden Parachutes" 2.) Judith Droz Keyes, Partner, Morrison & Foerster LLP - "Strategizing a Golden Parachute Agreement" 3.) John Aguirre, Partner, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati - "Determining the Components of a Golden Parachute Agreement" 4.) Howard Pianko, Shareholder, Epstein Becker & Green PC - "Structuring Golden Parachutes for Executives" 5.) James Dudley Hyde, Esq., Attorney, McAfee & Taft, A Professional Corporation - "A Focus on Change of Control Agreements" 6.) Gregory K. Brown, Partner, Gardner Carton & Douglas LLP - "Steps to Structuring an Employment Agreement." About Executive Reports: Executive Reports offer focused, hard-hitting advice from the leaders of some of America's top companies, packaged in a concise, readable format. Each research report provides readers with 3 to 5 strategies that will have a direct financial impact on their business. While not meant as a comprehensive guide, each report includes quick-hit items that can immediately impact specific business strategies. Executive authors drill down to the central issues surrounding each topic area and dispense expert advice in concise, direct language. Executive Reports feature leading professionals selected by the Aspatore Editorial Board based on their experience, research, and standing within the professional community.