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Elon Musk’s legal team: Twitter ordered whistleblower to destroy evidence

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Elon Musk’s legal team threw some allegations against Twitter in a recent filing, with the Tesla CEO’s camp alleging that the social media company had ordered whistleblower Peiter “Mudge” Zatko, its former head of security, to destroy evidence as part of his severance package. Judge Kathaleen St. per share. .

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Elon Musk new court filing accuses Twitter of fraud

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According to the CEO’s legal team, Twitter’s alleged decision to conceal flaws in its data security — as highlighted by whistleblower and former Twitter security chief Peiter “Mudge” Zatko — amounted to fraud and a breach of contract by the social media company. . Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.

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Twitter urges shareholders to approve $44bn Musk buyout

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However, Musk has retracted his interest in purchasing the platform after claiming Twitter has not accurately depicted the site’s population of robot accounts , which could technically affect the valuation of the company. Twitter sued Musk in an attempt to force the purchase. I’d love to hear from you!

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Twitter locks employee stock accounts amid Elon Musk buyout expectations

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A Delaware court has directed Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla Inc., As noted in a Bloomberg News report, the social media company updated its employee FAQ page this week. .” This sparked a string of legal disputes between the two sides. . Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.

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Elon Musk willing to finish Twitter buyout under original terms — under one condition

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Musk and Twitter are currently engaged in what is shaping up to be a bitter legal battle. The Tesla CEO had offered to purchase Twitter for $54.20 Both sides are headed to a trial in a Delaware court this coming October. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.

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Elon Musk makes opening remarks in SolarCity trial, defends Tesla’s $2.6B acquisition

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Elon Musk has made his opening remarks in a Wilmington, Delaware, courthouse on Monday morning, defending Tesla’s $2.6 The lawsuit indicates that Musk applied heavy pressure on Tesla’s board to purchase SolarCity back in 2016, as the company was running low on cash and was likely headed for bankruptcy.

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Tesla’s Chief Accounting Officer sells over 4,450 shares for nearly $3M

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The purpose is to make the public aware of the “insider’s various transactions in company securities, including the amount purchased or sold and the price per share,” the SEC writes. Meanwhile, Tesla’s VP of Legal Al Prescott joined LiDAR company Luminar in late April. The Tesla CAO took home $2,947,330.63

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