Microsoft (MSFT.O) is changing the law firm representing it in the shareholder case, replacing a firm that reached a settlement with the Trump administration to avoid punitive executive orders with a firm that is in opposition to the White House. Court documents show that Microsoft has hired Jenner & Block to represent it in its lawsuit filed in Delaware Chancery Court regarding its $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, replacing Simpson Thacher & Bartlett. The documents do not provide a reason.
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Microsoft changes law firms in shareholder case, hiring Trump's opponent.
Microsoft (MSFT.O) is changing the law firm representing it in the shareholder case, replacing a firm that reached a settlement with the Trump administration to avoid punitive executive orders with a firm that is in opposition to the White House. Court documents show that Microsoft has hired Jenner & Block to represent it in its lawsuit filed in Delaware Chancery Court regarding its $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, replacing Simpson Thacher & Bartlett. The documents do not provide a reason.