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Musk Sues Elite Law Firm for Charging Twitter $90 Million Before His Takeover

  • Elon Musk's company has sued law firm Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz for charging Twitter $90 million in fees before Musk bought the company.
  • Musk initially tried to withdraw from purchasing Twitter but was forced to complete the deal, leading to Wachtell representing Twitter.
  • Musk's lawsuit claims Wachtell charged excessive fees, including large "success" bonuses for forcing Musk to finalize the acquisition.
  • Musk considers the $90 million payment "unconscionable" and is seeking repayment of the excess amount.
  • The lawsuit coincides with other payment issues Musk faces in taking over Twitter, indicating financial difficulties.
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