Embattled Activision Blizzard confirms SEC subpoenas
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Jaclyn Jaeger2021-09-21T19:52:00
Activision Blizzard confirmed the company and several of its current and former employees and executives received subpoenas from the SEC “regarding disclosures on employment matters and related issues.”
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