Suits and Litigation (Civil) – Page 154

Advisory Firm Sues Elon Musk’s Twitter, Saying It Hasn’t Been Paid

Innisfree M&A says Twitter, which Elon Musk bought last year, has not paid it $1.9 million for services it rendered for the deal.

By Lauren Hirsch and Kate Conger

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Investor Lawsuit Against Elon Musk and Tesla Goes to a Jury

The case centers on whether investors lost money because they believed Mr. Musk’s social media posts about taking Tesla private in 2018.

By Kalley Huang

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Former High-Profile Lawyer Is Charged With Embezzling More Than $18 Million

Tom Girardi, who was part of the legal team representing the environmental activist Erin Brockovich, was indicted in two states on charges that he stole from clients, prosecutors said.

By Jenny Gross

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Judge Said to Allow Meta’s Deal for Virtual Reality Start-Up to Move Forward

The ruling, which is under seal, is a defeat for the Federal Trade Commission, which tried to block Meta’s deal with a rarely used antitrust argument.

By David McCabe and Sheera Frenkel

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