Connor Richards

Connor is an attorney at Odin Law and Media building his practice focused on the video game, entertainment, and esports industries. Prior to joining Odin, Connor worked at a large global accounting firm, assisting multinational corporations with a variety of tax matters. Connor is also actively quoted in industry publications, published his own writings and is a guest on the occasional industry podcast. He can be reached at connor at odin law dot com.

What is deferred compensation?

By / July 6, 2022

Many companies want to reward employees, contractors, and others with incentives to reward their contributions without dipping into the cash needed to continue investing in the business. As a result, companies may turn to “deferred compensation” structures, giving these contributors stock options, future bonuses or other future compensation arrangements. These types of arrangements can be …

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What is the R&D Tax Credit?

By / April 6, 2022

Many people are vaguely aware of something called a “research and development credit.” It may bring to mind pharmaceutical research, manufacturing processes, or other traditional processes that businesses have been improving and creating for generations.  What people don’t realize is that the benefit of the R&D Credit doesn’t end there. Video game developers, software companies, …

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