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Elon Musk Files To Back Out Of Twitter Deal, Leading To A Legal Showdown

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While his attempt to cancel the deal is expected to rev up legal drama between the social media platform and the billionaire, Twitter employees are feeling defeated. . Twitter has since threatened to take legal action to hold Musk accountable for the $44 billion commitment he made last April. pic.twitter.com/JcLMee61wj.

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Twitter Accused Of Legal Violations During Mass Layoffs, Again

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What’s going on: In a move to reduce costs, Elon Musk’s purchase of the social media platform Twitter resulted in the laying off of nearly 3,700 staff members (nearly half of the company’s employees) back in early November. Subsequently, hundreds more chose to resign.

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Be Careful What You Post Online: 7 in 10 Hiring Managers Are Watching

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74% of hiring managers say they use social media to screen candidates. Social media platforms can be a double-edged sword; while they can enhance your chances of landing a job, they can also jeopardize them if not managed properly.

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Are Employee Background Checks Legal?

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Basic checks include the candidate’s work history, financial history, criminal record, medical history, and social media use. However, while these checks are necessary, are they legal? Outlined below are important things to know about the legality of employee background checks.…

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NetChoice (Funded By Meta) Launches Litigation Hub

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This center will be the hub for tech-industry legal action and arguments, focusing on topics such as state social media laws and antitrust lawsuits.

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10 New Business Books to Add to Your Summer Reading List

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Legal Guide for Starting & Running a Small Business (18th ed.) By Stephen Fishman Publisher: Nolo This new edition, updated to reflect recent changes to the law, now includes some best practices for how to run your business and handle legal issues relating to insurance, employees and more. The P.A.I.D. The P.A.I.D.

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Is Elon Musk Trying To Weasel His Way Out Of Buying Twitter?

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In a letter sent to the social media platform today, Musk’s legal team claims that they are in “clear material breach” after refusing to provide the Tesla CEO with further information into Twitter’s spam bot users. . Elon Musk has made his suspicions about Twitter’s spam bot users apparent. .

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