Legal Battles Over Severance: Twitter vs. Federal Employees

Attorney Shannon Liss-Riordan is representing former Twitter employees in lawsuits against the company for not providing promised severance after Elon Musk acquired it. Musk implemented a similar strategy with federal employees, leading to legal questions and concerns. Liss-Riordan sees parallels between the Twitter and federal situations, and is advising federal workers on practical steps to take. Labor unions are urging employees not to accept the offer, given lack of clarity and potential legal issues.

Apple TV+ series Severance

Apple TV+ is facing challenges with its expensive new series Severance, with a budget of $200 million causing concern about the viability of its business model, despite critical acclaim and high audience demand.

Democratic National Committee Layoffs and GoFundMe

The Democratic National Committee union launched a GoFundMe to assist staffers laid off after the 2024 election. The layoffs affected two-thirds of DNC staffers with no severance. The union criticized DNC leadership for the layoffs, calling them callous and short-sighted.