Elon Musk might not get to keep his $55 billion Tesla package. But overall, CEOs shouldn't panic about their paydays.

• A judge recently voided Elon Musk's $55 billion compensation package at Tesla.
• Shareholders don't often go after CEO pay, and it's even more rare for courts to intervene.
• The decision likely won't have a large impact on executive pay in general, legal experts tell BI.

A Delaware judge recently ruled that Elon Musk should not get a $55 billion compensation package for his work at Tesla despite his contributions to the company.