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Twitter Inc.'s lawyers asked a Delaware court for access to correspondence between Elon Musk and federal authorities investigating him in connection with ...

A court filing made public by the social media company revealed SEC's on going scrutiny into the Tesla chief's acquisition bid.

Musk later refiled the disclosure to indicate he was an active investor. Musk meanwhile is supposed to be securing financing to complete the purchase. Musk then decided days before a trial was set to take place to force the purchase to go through with the deal.

Twitter said in a filing that Elon Musk is withholding documents related to a federal investigation tied to his proposed acquisition of the company.

The SEC was seeking information related to a [tweet](https://www.cnbc.com/2022/05/17/elon-musk-says-twitter-deal-cannot-move-forward-until-he-has-clarity-on-bot-numbers.html) Musk posted in May, indicating that the "deal cannot move forward" until the company provides him with more information about spam and fraud accounts on the platform. 17, but last week Musk [reversed course](https://www.cnbc.com/2022/10/04/twitter-shares-halted-on-report-that-musk-plans-to-go-through-with-deal-at-54point20-a-share.html) again and said he would purchase Twitter at the agreed up on price of $54.20 a share. [sued Musk](https://www.cnbc.com/2022/07/12/twitter-sues-elon-musk-to-enforce-original-merger-agreement.html) in July to try and force him to close the deal. [refers](https://www.cnbc.com/2022/07/14/sec-asked-musk-for-more-information-about-twitter-acquisition-tweet.html) to a letter the Securities and Exchange Commission sent to Musk in June. Twitter "Through counsel, he has exchanged substantive correspondence with those authorities concerning their investigations."

Attorneys with the firm Potter Anderson Corroon LLP made the claim in an October 6 Delaware court filing unsealed Thursday. The attorneys also accused Musk of ...

A judge set a new deadline of October 28 for Musk to close the deal or a trial will move forward. A trial was set to start next Monday, but Musk unexpectedly reversed course last week, with a filing stating the deal was back on at the original $44 billion price. "This game of 'hide the ball' must end," Twitter's lawyers said in the Delaware Court of Chancery filing. [Elon Musk’s Twitter U-Turns And Public Attacks Were ‘Fraudulent’ Efforts To Secure Better Deal, Lawsuit Alleges](https://www.forbes.com/sites/roberthart/2022/10/11/elon-musks-twitter-u-turns-and-public-attacks-were-fraudulent-efforts-to-secure-better-deal-lawsuit-alleges/?sh=18d3a6e61002) (Forbes) [Elon Musk ‘Terminating’ Deal To Buy Twitter—Platform Plans Legal Action](https://www.forbes.com/sites/nicholasreimann/2022/07/08/elon-musk-terminating-deal-to-buy-twitter-platform-plans-legal-action/?sh=4b0332d42e21) (Forbes) [Twitter Sues Elon Musk For Trying To Cancel Acquisition](https://www.forbes.com/sites/joewalsh/2022/07/12/twitter-sues-elon-musk-for-trying-to-cancel-acquisition-deal/?sh=237fcc413d38) (Forbes) [was "terminating" the surprise deal](https://www.forbes.com/sites/nicholasreimann/2022/07/08/elon-musk-terminating-deal-to-buy-twitter-platform-plans-legal-action/?sh=4b0332d42e21) to buy Twitter over concerns about the number of fake and spam accounts that populate the social network, but the company rejected his claims and quickly [responded with a lawsuit](https://www.forbes.com/sites/joewalsh/2022/07/12/twitter-sues-elon-musk-for-trying-to-cancel-acquisition-deal/?sh=237fcc413d38) against the billionaire, in an attempt to force the deal to go through. Lawyers representing Twitter claimed in a legal filing that Elon Musk is "presently under investigation by federal authorities for his conduct in connection with the acquisition of Twitter," and pushed Musk to hand over his communications with federal officials, marking the latest twist in a legal whirlwind involving the world's richest man and his embattled $44 billion deal to buy the social media platform.

Mr. Musk's plan to buy Twitter underscores the need for federal regulation of social media sites.

To realize the full value of increased competition, the government also needs to mandate that the users of a social media site can leave with their data. The government has a long history of imposing special obligations on mass media. Policymakers also should consider the role that social media might play in strengthening democracy. A simple example would be a requirement to provide geographically specific election information from verified sources. A 1996 law requiring cellphone companies to let people keep the same number when switching providers made it easier for people to move to new carriers. In a 2020 report, the American Academy of Arts & Sciences That is because government has abandoned the principle that mass media companies have special obligations to society, and it has allowed a few big social networks to suffocate competition, leaving users and advertisers without practical choices or leverage. Government regulation, however, should not focus solely on checking the dangers posed by social media networks. Democrats have aimed a lot of rhetorical fire at the big tech companies. Better laws could help to revive competition, restrain harmful behavior and even realize the potential of social media to strengthen American democracy rather than undermine it. Whether or not Elon Musk ends up acquiring Twitter, his plans have caused consternation because of a simple truth: The owners of social media sites have too much power. A person with a Gmail account can send messages to a person with a Yahoo account because email systems are interoperable.

WILMINGTON, Del. -Elon Musk is being investigated by federal authorities over his conduct in his $44 billion takeover deal for Twitter Inc, the social media ...

Musk later refiled the disclosure to indicate he was an active investor. In April, the SEC asked Musk whether the disclosure of his 9 per cent Twitter stake was late and why it indicated that he intended to be a passive shareholder. In late September, Musk's attorneys had provided a "privilege log" identifying documents to be withheld, Twitter said.

Jefferies senior equities analyst Brent Thill has some very divergent opinions about Tesla and Twitter — and some concerns about the future of the social ...

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Just when you thought that the Elon Musk Twitter takeover deal was all done and dusted, yet another potential loophole has been uncovered still lurking in ...

However, the commitment letters the co-investors signed allow Musk, in his discretion, to reduce the investor's obligation.” But there is still a possibility that Elon Musk could get out of his $44 billion Twitter bid, if he wants to go that route. [$1 billion break-up fee](https://www.cnbc.com/2022/05/13/elon-musk-cant-just-walk-away-from-twitter-deal-by-paying-1-billion.html), which would be a solid consolation prize for the Twitter folk left to pick-up the pieces. The bottom line is that there is a scenario where Musk is forced to let his investors out of the deal, which would then leave him short in his funding for his takeover bid. [public trashing of the company](https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1576979962938081295), followed by his own efforts to wriggle out of the deal (which [could still see Twitter take Musk to court](https://www.cnbc.com/2022/10/06/musk-seeks-to-stop-oct-17-trial-date-to-close-twitter-deal-on-original-terms.html)), Musk is now looking at potentially overpaying for a company that he himself has essentially tanked the value of. That could well mean that Twitter isn’t worth the $44 billion that Musk is scheduled to pay – and with

Elon Musk is under a federal investigation related to his $44 billion takeover deal for Twitter Inc , the social media company said in a court filing made ...

Musk later refiled the disclosure to indicate he was an active investor. Securities and Exchange Commission and a slide presentation to the Federal Trade Commission, Twitter said. In April, the SEC asked Musk whether the disclosure of his 9% Twitter stake was late and why it indicated that he intended to be a passive shareholder. In late September, Musk's attorneys provided a "privilege log" identifying documents to be withheld from discovery. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com An attorney for Musk did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

The billionaire is under investigation by federal authorities for his conduct in connection with the Twitter deal. Read more at straitstimes.com.

He later embarked on a highly public on-again-off-again takeover bid. According to the filing, Twitter is also seeking access to correspondence between Mr Musk and the Federal Trade Commission. The court request was filed on Oct 6, the same day the court granted a stay of litigation to allow Twitter and Mr Musk to close the takeover deal.

Twitter Inc's court filing does not identify the focus of the investigation or the federal authority allegedly involved.

[of a $44bn deal to take over Twitter Inc](/economy/2022/4/25/twitter-in-talks-with-musk-over-bid-to-buy-social-media-platform), the social media company has said in a court filing. He claimed to have sold 20,000 bottles of the scent. Twitter said that in late September, Musk’s attorneys had provided a “privilege log” identifying documents that would be withheld.

The court filing said the billionaire was under investigation but it did not explain why.

Mr Musk later refiled the disclosure to indicate he was an active investor. The filing comes as the months-long saga of Mr Musk's proposed Twitter purchase continues, during which the billionaire proposed a takeover, went back on the deal, and was then sued by Twitter to stick to his word. The court request was filed on the same day the court granted a stay of litigation to allow Twitter and Mr Musk to close the takeover deal.

Twitter's lawyers say they have demanded copies of 'substantive correspondence' which Musk had exchanged with federal authorities.

Elon Musk may be an idiosyncratic leader, but if he buys Twitter he'll face a familiar business challenge: how to transform a legacy tech company.

In a more specific sense, this is about specific instances of moderation — whether to allow the return of President Trump to Twitter, for instance. But for the rest of us watching, we can learn about what works and what doesn’t when transforming strategy in a technology business. To overcome this, managers should engage transparently with stakeholders about the product roadmap, and the vision and values of where the business is going to go. The existing customers and employees are used to a certain experience, even if that experience may be leading the company in the wrong direction. For another, Twitter epitomizes the ongoing challenges in the business of social media: It faces questions of how to monetize, what content it should moderate (or censor), and what role it should play in society to allow it to create the most value. Even though he was an insider, Nadella took the opportunity to rethink the underlying assumptions and shift the company towards open-source cloud computing, a strategy that positions Microsoft much better for the future. Think about how long it took for it to add an [edit button](https://www.wired.co.uk/article/twitter-gets-an-edit-button). Musk needs to shut down this confusion and communicate a clear strategy so his team at Twitter can get to work. Specifically, a strategy should be “the smallest set of choices to optimally guide (or force) other choices,” Musk’s specific goals for Twitter have been hard to pin down, but the problem of how to transform the strategy of a technology business is a familiar one. Before designing and implementing a new strategy, a new leader needs to prioritize a clear objective. After months of uncertainty, Elon Musk appears to be moving ahead on a deal to acquire Twitter for $44 billion.

Although users who are targeted by trolls currently have the option to block or mute users, individually blocking abusive accounts or muting specific tweets ...

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As you can see in this example, if you choose to leave a conversation through this option, your handle link is then deactivated within that thread. People can ...

As you can see in this example, if you choose to leave a conversation through this option, your handle link is then deactivated within that thread. Which could be a good thing. That’s a lot of passive consumption of Twitter content, and a big part of that is likely, as noted, the fear of being called out for saying the wrong thing, with the public nature of the platform meaning that your bad takes can be quickly and broadly amplified for all to see. In addition to this, there’s also a new option which would enable you to limit mentions to only those who you follow in the app. [audience control option for your tweets](https://twitter.com/wongmjane/status/1580630339889745920), with a new toggle that would enable you to either stop people from mentioning your @handle completely, or limit mentions to only those who you follow in the app. [‘Unmention’ option](https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/twitter-gives-all-users-the-capacity-to-unmention-themselves-from-any-twe/627018/), which lets you leave Twitter chats that you no longer want to be a part of.

In a court filing from earlier this month, Twitter claimed Elon Musk is in a federal investigation over his bid to buy the company. A Musk lawyer called it ...

[Her Bootstrapped Makeup Brand Is On Track to Be in 600 JC Penney Stores](/article/436344). People on the ground have also reported outages in Starlink, hurting Ukrainian forces, the outlet added, which Musk did not push back against in a Then, Musk changed course again earlier this month and said he would buy the company for the original Leading up to that, he had Tweeted about what he said was a bot problem on the platform. [Tweet](https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1578433482757271552?s=20&t=N5A4OmXNfAenvOTTFJ32Kw) about the issue. More recently, Musk has also The Securities and Exchange Commission sent him a letter inquiring about the Tweet, however. It has The billionaire started making moves toward Twitter by buying a large stake of the company. [investigate him willy-nilly](https://www.entrepreneur.com/business-news/elon-musk-goes-after-twitter-approval-requirement/436327). [ongoing saga between Elon Musk and Twitter](https://www.entrepreneur.com/business-news/what-is-going-on-with-elon-musk-and-twitter/431198). "No, you're under federal investigation!"

'Don't @ me' may become a thing of the past with a feature that lets you proactively ban mentions.

[restrict who can reply to tweets](https://www.pcmag.com/news/twitter-now-lets-anyone-block-unwanted-replies-to-tweets). This newsletter may contain advertising, deals, or affiliate links. You can also [limit unwanted interactions](https://www.pcmag.com/news/twitter-expands-safety-mode-beta-adds-proactive-prompts) via "Safety Mode," or [tweet to a select group](https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/create-update-private-twitter-circle) of up to 150 followers via Circles. On the other hand, it could help prevent harassment and provide another barrier against bullying. The social network did not immediately respond to PCMag's request for comment; it's unclear when, if ever, the tool will roll out publicly. [spotted by The Verge(Opens in a new window)](https://www.theverge.com/2022/10/13/23403166/twitter-mentions-control-test-development).

Twitter is working on a new feature that will allow users to control who can mention them in their tweets, not letting anyone to tag or mention your Twitter ...

Before you post on Twitter, you’ll now see an option to share your Tweet with either your circle or your full followers list. Twitter is working on a new feature that will allow users to control who can mention them in their tweets, not letting anyone to tag or mention your Twitter handle with their posts unless you want them to. App researcher Jane Manchun Wong first spotted the test version of the feature, saying “Twitter is working on letting you control who can mention you on Twitter”.