Delaware's Supreme Court is deliberating on a lawsuit regarding Elon Musk's unprecedented compensation package from Tesla, which could exceed $100 billion. Shareholder Richard Tornetta claims that Musk's influence over the board led to an unfair approval of the pay structure, while Tesla argues that shareholders were adequately informed and supported the compensation plan. The case raises questions about corporate governance and the influence of executives on board decisions.

Tesla's board has awarded CEO Elon Musk an interim pay package of 96 million shares, valued at approximately $29 billion, which will vest in two years contingent on his position. This comes amid ongoing legal battles regarding Musk's previous compensation and challenges facing Tesla, including declining sales and Musk's controversial political activities. Tesla's stock rose over 2% on the news, despite the company's weakened earnings report.

Elon Musk, who was paid $0 last year as Tesla's CEO, is in the spotlight as the company's board contemplates a new compensation package amid his ongoing legal battles over a previous stock award. With Tesla facing business challenges, the board must navigate the difficult decision of how to appropriately compensate the world's richest man.