On January 12, 2025, a Delaware judge reaffirmed the annulment of Elon Musk's controversial $56 billion Tesla pay package, citing concerns over board independence and improper influence from Musk himself. Despite a shareholder vote backing the package, Chancellor Kathaleen McCormick ruled that it was excessive and flawed from the start, underscoring ongoing debates around executive compensation. Tesla will also pay $345 million in legal fees to shareholders who challenged the package, while Musk plans to appeal the decision.