Big Technology Podcast Elon Goes To Delaware — With The Chancery Daily
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Sep 14, 2022 
Chance for Daily, Editor of The Chancery Daily, offers expert insights on the pivotal Twitter vs. Elon Musk legal saga in Delaware. They dissect the complexities of contract law and the significance of equitable remedies. The conversation touches on Musk's challenges and misrepresentations, alongside the implications of whistleblower claims. Daily highlights the courtroom dynamics under Chancellor McCormick, balancing theatrics with legal integrity, while emphasizing the importance of factual evidence in this high-stakes case.
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Deal Certainty in the Twitter vs. Musk Case
- Twitter's case seems strong due to deal certainty principles and specific performance clauses.
- Chancellor McCormick's recent ruling in the DecoPack case reinforces this.
The Court of Chancery's Equity Power
- The Delaware Court of Chancery is a court of equity, not just law, allowing for flexible remedies.
- Specific performance, forcing a party to fulfill a contract, highlights this court's power.
Musk's Bot Argument
- Musk argues Twitter misrepresented bot data in SEC filings, affecting deal validity.
- The case hinges on interpreting contract details and the scope of information Musk was entitled to.