**Excerpt:**
*Tesla has tightened its shareholder lawsuit rules, requiring investors to hold at least 3% of the company’s stock—worth billions—before filing certain legal challenges. The move, seen as a response to the 2024 Delaware court ruling that voided Elon Musk’s $56 billion pay package, aims to curb litigation risks but sparks debate over corporate accountability. While Tesla argues the change streamlines operations, critics warn it sidelines smaller investors and concentrates power under Musk’s leadership. The shift highlights the growing tension between shareholder rights and corporate control in an era of heightened activism.*
