Elon Musk went judge shopping in ad lawsuit and didn’t get the judge he wanted
Judge recuses from X case involving alleged ad boycott due to owning stock in Tesla and Unilever.
MAIN POINTS
- Judge recused from case over conflict of interest.
- Case involved alleged advertising boycott.
- Stocks owned were in Tesla and Unilever.
TAKEAWAYS
- Judges must avoid conflicts of interest to maintain impartiality.
- Stock ownership can necessitate judicial recusal.
- Ad boycotts are legally significant and scrutinized.