LVMH Fights Fast-Tracking Tiffany’s Suit Over Busted Deal

  • Tiffany seeking to force LVMH to consummate $16 billion deal
  • Tiffany says LVMH aims to ‘run out the clock’ in court battle
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The legal battle between LVMH and Tiffany & Co. is escalating as the maker of Louis Vuitton bags tries to pull out of a $16 billion agreement to buy the jewelry brand.

The latest skirmish comes after a Delaware judge scheduled a Sept. 21 hearing to decide whether to expedite the case instead of waiting for a trial in 2021.