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Icahn Ups Ante in Motorola Battle

Billionaire investor sues for board documents in proxy fight

By Jim O'Neill, Newser User

Posted Mar 25, 2008 6:43 AM CDT

(Newser) – Billionaire Carl Icahn is turning up the heat on Motorola in his battle for more control, filing a lawsuit for access to board documents. The move follows his rejection of the company’s offer of two board seats—instead of the four he's seeking—and... Read full story »

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