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Elon Musk goes all-in on Texas over his $55 billion pay package rejection

The Dallas Morning News, January 31, 2024

Elon Musk goes all-in on Texas over his $55 billion pay package rejection

  • Here’s what happened: Elon Musk, the business magnate behind SpaceX and Tesla, is considering moving Tesla’s legal incorporation from Delaware to Texas. 
    • Musk’s decision comes after a Delaware judge nullified his $55 billion compensation package.
  • What’s new in Texas: This September, Texas’ specialized business court–a critical economic development tool that will increase efficiency and expertise in complex commercial litigation—comes online in the major metropolitan areas of the state.  
    • Highly qualified expert judges serving on this court will ensure these complicated and nuanced business cases are handled fairly, consistently and expediently. Read more in the TLR Advocate

    • Gov. Abbott weighing in after 87% of respondents voted in favor of Tesla moving its corporation to Texas.
  • TLR Thoughts: Texas’ new specialized business court will streamline the resolution of complex business disputes, building a comprehensive body of case law and giving Texas companies a home-grown venue to litigate their disputes… instead of having to go to Delaware or use closed-door arbitration.

Read the full article here.