bootdaddy

Interesting that there is no mention of the huge sums of money being spent on trying to get Beck off the air by spooky dude...George Soros. 94 paid people to focus exclusively on removing him.

Exactly! Get with an attorney quick. Other option is to find funding and buy him out now. Sometimes investors like stepping in where there is a shakeup, they feel like a savior, get more equity and presumably, control. If you can do this, part of the deal will be the full release agreement along with ip assignment.

It depends on how the company is set up.

If the total stock was allocated then it may be a tax issue to change.

The best option may be to have vesting periods that can then be accelerted based upon workload/responsibilities.

The other option may be to "contribute" stock into new corp or LLC, but again, looking at tax issues. I did this and it was not easy...

Or contribute assets (code etc) only (not stock) into new entity and close down the old company.

Or issue more shares enabling a vesting period (may be simplest thing).

Definitely consult with a qualified business accountant to avoid what could be major headaches and possible tax penalties.