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California Attorney General Rob Bonta has canceled scheduled settlement talks with Paramount, stating he is open to resuming discussions only if the company ceases what he described as 'lying leaks'.
The California Attorney General has called off settlement negotiations with Paramount, accusing the company of 'playing games' and failing to engage constructively in the talks.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has expressed support for a settlement in the antitrust case regarding the potential Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger, urging the California Attorney General to resolve the issue. This stance has drawn criticism from the WGA, which views it as a 'false choice'.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has likened the landmark youth safety case against Meta to a 'tobacco moment,' asserting that the company knowingly designed Facebook and Instagram features that harmed children for profit.
David Ellison has threatened to move Paramount's operations out of California if the state's Attorney General does not negotiate a settlement in the antitrust lawsuit blocking the Warner Bros. Discovery merger. The California Attorney General has criticized this move as a 'blackmail' attempt.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta stated that Paramount's defense regarding its Netflix deal misses the point in the ongoing lawsuit led by California and 11 other states against David Ellison's Paramount Skydance.
A former California Attorney General has stated that the proposed $111 billion megadeal between Paramount and Warner Bros. should be carefully reviewed rather than automatically opposed.
Paramount Pictures and Warner Music Group have announced a new partnership to develop theatrical films centered around iconic artists and songwriters. This collaboration includes a first-look deal for film content, expanding both companies' reach into new creative ventures.
The California Attorney General has filed an accusation against Amazon, alleging that the e-commerce giant engaged in price-fixing practices with brands like Levi's and Hanes.
The California Attorney General is advocating for measures to wall off medical practices from private equity ownership. This initiative aims to protect healthcare services from potential negative impacts of private equity involvement.
The California Attorney General is urging measures to wall off medical practices from private equity involvement, citing concerns about healthcare quality and access.
A Wall Street Journal opinion piece highlights a legal or political confrontation where California's Attorney General is reportedly facing 'Texas Justice'.
California attorney general says, not so fast to Paramount Warner Bros. merger Christina House/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images California's attorney general is investigating Paramount's Warner Bros. merger, citing antitrust issues. California Attorney General Rob Bonta said the merger had not "cleared regulatory scrutiny." Netflix walked away from its bid for Warner Bros. on Thursday. Netflix dropped its bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, clearing a path for Paramount Skydance. But Californ...
A federal judge in Texas has permitted a lawsuit to proceed against the California attorney general concerning remarks made about ExxonMobil.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta stated his office is closely examining potential merger proposals from Netflix or Paramount for Warner Bros., citing antitrust concerns and promising a thorough review.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has canceled settlement talks with Paramount regarding its potential $111 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. Bonta cited a 'lack of good faith' and accused Paramount of 'playing games' and leaking information.
Paramount and the California Attorney General's office are scheduled to hold preliminary talks regarding the proposed merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. This development follows actor Mark Ruffalo's strong criticism of the merger, which Paramount had controversially labeled as 'antisemitic'.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta stated that the settlement between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery requires structural fixes.
The Directors Guild of America (DGA) and IATSE have jointly urged California Attorney General Rob Bonta to settle his antitrust lawsuit with Paramount, arguing that prolonged uncertainty over the Warner Bros. Discovery merger is detrimental to the industry and jobs. They are pushing for a fast track on the standoff, potentially with conditions, to avoid a prolonged court battle.
Paramount has secured over $37 million in California tax credits for in-state filming, even as it faces a battle with the California Attorney General over a proposed merger. The AG accuses Paramount of spreading misinformation regarding the Warner Bros. Discovery merger.
The UK government is considering intervening in Paramount's proposed $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery due to concerns over media ownership. This potential intervention could impact the significant merger between the two entertainment giants.
Changes at CBS are reportedly putting pressure on the California Attorney General to challenge the $110 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. Hollywood megamerger, even as the DOJ is expected to approve it.
California's Attorney General has accused Amazon of engaging in alleged retail price-fixing and using intimidation tactics against competitors like Walmart and Target, as revealed in an unredacted court filing.
Previously redacted documents have been unsealed in California's antitrust case against Amazon, with the state's attorney general claiming they reveal the tech giant's price-fixing tactics. Amazon denies the allegations.
The California Attorney General has called for measures to separate medical practices from private equity firms, citing concerns over patient care and healthcare costs.
Shares of Sable Offshore have fallen after the California Attorney General opposed the company's request to waive a federal safety regulation, indicating potential regulatory hurdles.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta is seeking a court order to prevent the Riverside county sheriff’s department from continuing its recount of over 650,000 ballots from the state’s November special election.
If the Justice Department and foreign regulators approves the deal, it'll be up to state attorneys general to challenge the merger.
A federal judge in Texas has allowed a lawsuit to proceed against the California attorney general concerning remarks made about ExxonMobil.
The California Attorney General has reached a $2.75 million settlement with The Walt Disney Company over alleged violations of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
Paramount has denied allegations that it leaked details of its discussions with the California Attorney General's office to the press. The company stated it is hopeful and ready to continue good faith discussions.
Representatives from Paramount and Skydance are scheduled to meet with the California Attorney General’s office on Monday to discuss a potential settlement in the ongoing states’ antitrust case.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta accused Paramount mogul David Ellison of being "desperate" and "grasping at straws" in an interview, stating that Ellison "cannot flee accountability."
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has reportedly called Paramount Skydance's threat to leave the state if a lawsuit challenging its planned merger isn't settled 'blackmail'.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta is facing allegations from Michael Gates and the California GOP that his lawsuit blocking Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery may be a political favor to Netflix, linked to a $1 million trail.
The city of El Cajon is suing California Attorney General Rob Bonta, alleging that the state's sanctuary laws prevent local police from conducting welfare checks on unaccompanied migrant children, raising concerns about their safety.
The California Attorney General has filed a lawsuit against the successor of 23andMe concerning a data breach that occurred in 2023. The legal action addresses the security incident and its implications for affected users.
The California Attorney General claims that Amazon compelled brands, including Levi's, to increase their product prices on competing retail websites. This allegation suggests anti-competitive practices by the e-commerce giant.
The California Attorney General is urging the implementation of measures to wall off medical practices from private equity firms, citing concerns over patient care and ethical standards.
The California Attorney General is urging measures to prevent private equity firms from acquiring and influencing medical practices, citing concerns over patient care and costs.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has clarified why his state has not sued Kalshi, unlike Nevada and Arizona, advising not to 'read too much into' California's lack of direct legal action against the company.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a settlement with the El Monte Union High School District following a 2023 investigation into its handling of sexual misconduct complaints.
The champagne corks may be popping right now at Paramount over the David Ellison-owned company’s successful bid for Warner Bros Discovery, but up in Sacramento the mood is far from celebratory over the latest possible Hollywood mega-merger. “Paramount/Warner Bros is not a done deal,” California Attorney General Rob Bonta told Deadline this evening after Netflix […]
But the case against the California attorney general, prompted by his lawsuit over Exxon’s plastic recycling program, can proceed in Texas federal court.