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Delaware's New Law Could Revive Musk's $55 Billion Pay

2/23/2025

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Delaware is on the brink of a significant shift in corporate law, with new legislation influenced by Tesla's legal team. This move could pave the way for Elon Musk to reclaim his staggering $55 billion compensation package, which was previously blocked due to his "controller" status. However, legal experts remain split on whether this bill can impact Musk's current court battle.

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Delaware is on the brink of a significant shift in corporate law, with new legislation influenced by Tesla's legal team. This move could pave the way for Elon Musk to reclaim his staggering $55 billion compensation package, which was previously blocked due to his "controller" status. However, legal experts remain split on whether this bill can impact Musk's current court battle.