Attorneys representing the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have urged the Supreme Court not to hear Elon Musk's appeal of settlement conditions that Mr. Musk says would require "Americans who settle their cases with the government to 'consent' to be gagged for life." Elon Musk is challenging the details of a settlement agreement he signed with the SEC requiring him to seek pre-approval for comments about Tesla, of which he is the CEO. He also used to be chairman of Tesla's board of directors.