Future Fund Managing Partner Gary Black has criticized two Delaware judges for allegedly overstepping their roles in a recent Tesla Inc. TSLA case.
What Happened: Black took to social media platform X to express his disapproval of the actions of Delaware Chancellor Kathaleen McCormick and Vice Chancellor Travis Laster. He accused the judges of using their decisions to bypass the law, a role that does not fall under their purview.
“Judges are appointed to adjudicate the law, not make the law. DE Chancellor McCormick and Vice Chancellor Laster are using their decisions to overcome the law – which is not their roles [sic],” Black said
The case in question is related to the Delaware Senate Bill 313, which is being debated for its appropriateness in response to the judges’ decisions. The bill, allegedly aimed at restraining judicial activism, was approved by a 34-7 margin.
“The DE general assembly decided by a 34-7 margin it was appropriate to try to restrain what amounts to judicial activism by McCormick and Laster in recent decisions, which includes Tornetta vs Musk,” Black said.
Black highlights comments that were made by former Delaware Chancellor William Chandler, who served from 1997 to 2011. According to Black, Chandler also criticized the judges for their actions.
Larry Goldberg, known as TeslaLarry, echoed these sentiments, arguing that judges should not engage in political processes and should step down if they wish to campaign against legislation.
Ale𝕏andra Merz, known as TeslaBoomerMama, highlighted the broader issue of activism in America in a post on X, pointing out the ongoing influence of McCormick and Laster despite the likely enactment of SB 313.
Why It Matters: The context behind this legislative move stretches back to a series of controversial rulings involving Elon Musk and Tesla Inc.
In May, Chancellor McCormick nullified Musk's $56 billion pay package, a decision that raised eyebrows among investors and stakeholders. McCormick assured that Tesla would not challenge her ruling in other jurisdictions, providing some comfort to the shareholder legal team.
Although Tesla shareholders have once again approved Musk’s pay package, reports suggest that it still needs a judicial greenlight. This legal uncertainty has led to notable opposition and added to the broader debate on judicial activism.
Black, a prominent Tesla investor, has been vocal about his views on Musk's compensation, dismissing concerns as “insane fear-mongering” and urging shareholders to approve the pay plan. The Delaware General Assembly’s recent vote reflects ongoing tensions between the judiciary and legislative bodies over the interpretation and creation of laws.
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