Amazon shareholder sues board, Bezos over Blue Origin launch contracts

An Amazon shareholder has filed a lawsuit against founder Jeff Bezos and the Amazon board, claiming that they failed to properly consider SpaceX as an alternative launch provider for the Project Kuiper satellite project.

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8/24/2023

DOJ sues SpaceX, alleging hiring discrimination against refugees and asylum seekers

The U.S. Department of Justice has sued SpaceX, alleging that the company discriminated against refugees and asylum seekers in its hiring practices by wrongly claiming that export control laws limited its hiring to U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents.

9/1/2023

Pension fund sues Jeff Bezos and Amazon for not using Falcon 9 rockets

Amazon's decision to exclude SpaceX from its launch services for the Project Kuiper megaconstellation reveals the extent of Jeff Bezos' personal rivalry with Elon Musk, according to a lawsuit filed by shareholders.

9/13/2023

Musk and Bezos: The Billionaire Space Race Rivals

Elon Musk's new biography reveals that he was upset with Jeff Bezos for not inviting him to tour Blue Origin's factory after Bezos toured SpaceX, leading to an awkward dinner and a long-standing feud between the two billionaires in the space race.

9/13/2023

Fox shareholders sue board over alleged election falsehoods and defamation

Fox Corp.'s board of directors is facing a lawsuit accusing them of adopting a business model focused on pursuing profits through broadcasting false information about the 2020 presidential election, with shareholders alleging that the board prioritized profits over legal compliance.

9/19/2023

SpaceX Sues U.S. Government Over Hiring Disputes, Claims Unfair Trial

SpaceX files a lawsuit against the US Government, claiming that the administrative case accusing the company of refusing to hire refugees and asylees violates the Constitution and denies them a fair trial.

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Amazon shareholder sues board, Bezos over Blue Origin launch contracts

reuters.com

Relevant topic timeline:

8/24/2023

DOJ sues SpaceX, alleging hiring discrimination against refugees and asylum seekers

9/1/2023

Pension fund sues Jeff Bezos and Amazon for not using Falcon 9 rockets

9/13/2023

Musk and Bezos: The Billionaire Space Race Rivals

9/13/2023

Fox shareholders sue board over alleged election falsehoods and defamation

9/19/2023

SpaceX Sues U.S. Government Over Hiring Disputes, Claims Unfair Trial