Bezos snubbed Musk's SpaceX for huge satellite launch contract, Amazon shareholder says

An Amazon shareholder lawsuit accuses the company of favoritism towards Blue Origin over SpaceX due to Jeff Bezos' personal rivalry with Elon Musk, resulting in the exclusion of SpaceX from valuable satellite launch contracts.

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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.

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US Government Suing Elon Musk's SpaceX

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

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The FTC Could Call for an Amazon Breakup. Why Investors Should Celebrate.

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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.

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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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Posted 9/1/2023, 4:42:21 PM

Bezos snubbed Musk's SpaceX for huge satellite launch contract, Amazon shareholder says

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Relevant topic timeline:

8/24/2023

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

8/24/2023

US Government Suing Elon Musk's SpaceX

The US government is suing Elon Musk's SpaceX over allegations of discrimination in hiring asylees and refugees, violating the Immigration and Nationality Act.

9/1/2023

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

9/6/2023

The FTC Could Call for an Amazon Breakup. Why Investors Should Celebrate.

The Federal Trade Commission may call for an antitrust lawsuit against Amazon, which could be a positive development for investors.

9/13/2023

Musk and Bezos: The Billionaire Space Race Rivals

9/19/2023

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