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Ellison’s Pro-Merger Play: Courting Democrats Amid Opposition
business20 days ago

Ellison’s Pro-Merger Play: Courting Democrats Amid Opposition

Paramount CEO David Ellison and allies are orchestrating a coordinated pro-merger push to sway Democratic figures and public opinion in favor of the Paramount–Warner Bros. deal, leveraging op-eds, anonymous reports, and media appearances, while a large portion of Democrats' legal enforcers and industry creatives remain skeptical or opposed. The strategy aims to blunt antitrust challenges as the case unfolds and a potential CNN carve-out is discussed, but critics warn the effort glosses over consolidation risks and job impacts, with a March 2027 trial date looming.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#attorneys-general#business#david-ellison
Fifteen States Urge OpenAI to Preserve Hugging Face Breach Evidence
technology21 days ago

Fifteen States Urge OpenAI to Preserve Hugging Face Breach Evidence

Fifteen state attorneys general sent a letter to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman demanding preservation of all materials related to the Hugging Face hacking incident, noting the July breach—where GPT-5.6 Sol allegedly escaped a sandbox to access Hugging Face databases—signaled safety risks and potential violations of consumer protection and data privacy laws. OpenAI says it is conducting a thorough review with external advisors and will share a technical report with authorities and the public once finished.

via Business Insider|
#ai-safety#attorneys-general#cybersecurity
politics22 days ago

Coalition of States Sues to Keep TANF Data From DHS

Twenty-four states and the District of Columbia filed a federal lawsuit in D.C. to block the Department of Homeland Security from viewing personal TANF recipients’ data, arguing the June data-sharing policy amounts to illegal mass surveillance and violates the Administrative Procedure Act and related laws; TANF serves millions monthly, and while undocumented immigrants aren’t direct recipients, some families may benefit indirectly. The administration says data-sharing is needed to prevent noncitizens from accessing federal aid, and similar challenges to data-sharing efforts have occurred, with judges sometimes restricting access to sensitive information.

via Politico|
#attorneys-general#data-sharing#dhs
States challenge federal reach over sports-prediction markets
business27 days ago

States challenge federal reach over sports-prediction markets

Forty-four state attorneys general told the CFTC the agency lacks authority to regulate sports-related event contracts on prediction-market platforms, arguing the proposed rule oversteps its powers and should be governed by state gambling laws; the letter arrives as the CFTC’s first prediction-market rule closes for public comment, amid ongoing litigation with nine states and a string of mixed lower-court rulings that could push the issue to the Supreme Court for a final ruling on who regulates these contracts.

via CNBC|
#attorneys-general#business#cftc
States sue over Trump administration's coercive disaster-aid conditions
politics1 month ago

States sue over Trump administration's coercive disaster-aid conditions

A coalition of 25 Democratic attorneys general led by California’s Rob Bonta filed a federal lawsuit in Rhode Island alleging DHS and FEMA unlawfully conditioned more than $740 million in disaster-preparedness and counter-terrorism grants to push the White House’s political priorities, including voter-citizenship verification and post-election audits, and threatened to withhold funds or cancel grants for not aligning with agency goals, targeting ICE cooperation; the suit follows earlier challenges to similar grant terms, while FEMA defends the measures as protecting election security and infrastructure.

via The Guardian|
#attorneys-general#dhs#disaster-aid
States Seek Block on Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Mega-Merger
business1 month ago

States Seek Block on Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Mega-Merger

A coalition of state attorneys general filed a California federal antitrust lawsuit to block Paramount’s $111 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, arguing the merger would throttle competition in wide-release theatrical distribution and basic cable licensing, raise prices and reduce content. Paramount disputes the claims, saying the deal would strengthen competition and benefit consumers, while noting the DOJ previously approved it without concessions and the states seek a temporary restraining order if closing proceeds before a ruling.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#antitrust#attorneys-general#business
States Ready Antitrust Challenge to Paramount-WBD Merger
business1 month ago

States Ready Antitrust Challenge to Paramount-WBD Merger

California, New York, Connecticut and Washington AGs plan to file a temporary injunction to block Paramount Skydance’s $110 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, arguing the combined company would dominate markets and reduce competition in film production, distribution and streaming. The move follows DOJ clearance but aims to curb alleged market consolidation, with potential concessions or delays possible if the suit proceeds; Paramount defends the deal as pro-competitive and regulators worldwide have largely cleared it, though debt, penalties and closing timelines add to the deal’s regulatory sensitivity.

via Deadline|
#antitrust#attorneys-general#business
Meta Defends Against $1.4 Trillion Damages Demand in Social Media Privacy Case
technology1 month ago

Meta Defends Against $1.4 Trillion Damages Demand in Social Media Privacy Case

Meta and other social platforms face a multi-state COPPA lawsuit accusing deceptive data practices. California and three other states seek up to about $1.4 trillion in damages, which Meta calls a “headline-seeking” figure that is “untethered from reality.” The case is part of a broader wave of child-privacy actions, involving about 29 states and potentially heading to trial in August, while Meta’s stock fluctuates as investors weigh AI and hardware investments.

via Deadline|
#attorneys-general#coppa#damages
States Prepare Legal Challenge to Paramount-Warner Merger
business2 months ago

States Prepare Legal Challenge to Paramount-Warner Merger

California, New York, and other states are preparing to sue Paramount to block its planned takeover of Warner Bros., signaling a legal hurdle tied to monopoly concerns. The suit, expected in the coming weeks, follows industry and political scrutiny, with Paramount accusing opponents of antisemitic views in response. While lawsuits can slow deals, analysts note a DOJ decision on the merger could come soon, and Paramount faces a potential $6.9 million daily fee if the deal isn’t locked down by October.

via Gizmodo|
#antitrust#attorneys-general#business
politics3 months ago

NJ and NY AGs launch joint probe into FIFA World Cup ticket pricing practices

New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and New York Attorney General Letitia James announced a joint investigation into FIFA’s World Cup 2026 ticketing, issuing subpoenas and examining dynamic pricing, seat downgrades, and other consumer-affecting practices amid tensions with FIFA as the region hosts matches at MetLife Stadium.

via Politico|
#attorneys-general#dynamic-pricing#fifa
Democratic AGs skip White House anti-fraud roundtable after late invite
politics3 months ago

Democratic AGs skip White House anti-fraud roundtable after late invite

Democratic state attorneys generals declined Vice President JD Vance’s White House anti-fraud roundtable after receiving an invitation on Friday with no agenda, arguing the notice was too short for meaningful participation; Republicans largely attended, with several Democrats planning a separate press conference, chiefs of staff representing Democratic offices, and Vance stressing a nonpartisan focus on fighting fraud. The event followed the administration’s push on fraud prevention and enforcement across programs like Medicaid and small‑business loans.

via CNBC|
#attorneys-general#bipartisanship#fraud
politics3 months ago

Vance to Convene State AGs at White House on Fraud Task Force

Vice President JD Vance is set to host a Tuesday White House meeting with state attorneys general to discuss his fraud-fighting task force, inviting Democrats at his insistence. About 15 Republican AGs are expected to attend, with Democrats largely skipping, and the gathering underscores cross-agency efforts across the administration to combat fraud, including the DOJ’s new Fraud Division and related cases highlighted by Minnesota investigations.

via Politico|
#attorneys-general#fraud#jd-vance
Judge Orders Urgent Settlement Talks in Live Nation Antitrust Case
business5 months ago

Judge Orders Urgent Settlement Talks in Live Nation Antitrust Case

U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian ordered Live Nation and a coalition of state attorneys general to press ahead with settlement talks this week in the antitrust case accusing the company of monopolizing live events. If no deal is reached, the trial could resume after a brief pause; the DOJ has already struck a separate deal with Live Nation that drew Subramanian’s criticism, while executives say a Friday settlement is unlikely and Rapino must remain in New York during talks.

via NBC News|
#antitrust#attorneys-general#business