Contingencies
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12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Contingencies |
Employment Agreements
On June 30, 2011, the Company entered into three year executive employment agreements with three stockholders, Brian Keller, Christian Oertle and Daniel Fisher, to serve as our President, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President, respectively. The agreements with Messrs. Keller and Fisher provide for annual salaries of $200,000 each and the agreement with Mr. Oertle provides for an annual salary of $150,000. Pursuant to the terms of the agreements, each of these stockholders is eligible to participate in the Companys long term incentive compensation programs and is entitled to an annual bonus if the Company meets or exceeds criteria adopted by the Compensation Committee of the Board, subject to certain claw back rights. The agreements provide for payments of six months severance in the event of early termination (other than for cause).
On January 30, 2012, Mr. Fisher was removed from his position as Executive Vice President for cause. Pursuant to his employment agreement, Mr. Fisher was entitled to accrued salary through the date of termination. In addition, Mr. Fisher claimed pay for accrued vacation and has demanded delivery to him of 6,650,000 shares of the Companys common stock. On September 5, 2013, the Company, Mr. Fisher and the parties named in the action, Fisher v. BioZone Pharmaceuticals, Inc. et al., No. 12-CV-03450 (WHA) (LB) (the Lawsuit) reached a full, final and binding resolution and release of the claims raised in the Lawsuit.
Effective January 2, 2014, in connection with the sale of the Companys discontinued operations, each of Mr. Keller and Mr. Oertle, entered into Separation and Release Agreements with the Company pursuant to which they resigned from their positions with the Company.
Leases
In July 2011, we entered into a lease for approximately 3,869 square feet of laboratory space in Princeton, New Jersey where previously we conducted research and development activities related to our proprietary drug delivery technology. The lease expires on July 20, 2016. Rent expense is $8,065 per month. In September 2012, we terminated research and development activities at this location, including personnel connected with such efforts and our former consultant. Dr. Nian Wu, a former consultant to the Company, agreed to use his best efforts to assume the lease of the facility pursuant to the terms of his Separation Agreement. Currently, Dr. Wu subleases the laboratory space on a month to month basis at a rent equal to the amount due by the Company under its head lease.
Litigation
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