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business7 days ago•16 min saved

Paramount, California AG Eye Settlement in Antitrust Talks Over Major Merger

Paramount and California Attorney General Rob Bonta’s office are set to meet Monday to discuss a possible settlement of the state's antitrust suit over Paramount’s merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, as talks seek to resolve concerns ahead of a March federal trial. Paramount has offered remedies such as a 30-film/year slate and 45-day theatrical windows, while California seeks more enforceable remedies, and mediation steps are being arranged.

via Variety|

#antitrust #business #california-attorney-general

entertainment-business10 days ago•19 min saved

Theaters Seek Quick Breakthrough in Paramount-WBD Merger With Cinemark Support

Cinema United urges Paramount's David Ellison and California Attorney General Rob Bonta to meet promptly to resolve California's challenge to Paramount's proposed merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. Cinemark backs the deal, saying it could improve film output if enforceable guardrails are in place, including longer theatrical windows, stable rental terms, safeguards for theatres of all sizes, and continued access to Paramount and WBD catalogs.

via Deadline|

#california-attorney-general #cinema-united #cinemark

business1 month ago•7 min saved

Paramount Skydance Delays Warner Bros. Merger Amid Multistate Antitrust Challenge

Paramount Skydance agreed to push back its $111 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery to as late as June 2027 after a coalition of state attorneys general led by California’s Rob Bonta filed an antitrust challenge; a federal judge had paused the deal with a temporary restraining order, and the parties now plan a full trial on competition issues. The delay increases deal costs via quarterly ticking fees and could trigger a $7 billion breakup fee if the merger fails. Europe has approved the merger to proceed; U.S. regulators had signaled approval earlier.

via Los Angeles Times|

#antitrust #business #california-attorney-general

business2 months ago•21 min saved

LA County Flags Major Job Losses and Legal Action in Paramount-WBD Merger

LA County’s Department of Economic Opportunity warns the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger could put about 2,495 Los Angeles jobs (and roughly 6,000 globally) at risk due to duplicative roles, prompting anticipated antitrust action from California and other states. DOJ has already approved the deal, but California AG Rob Bonta and other states are pursuing investigations that could delay or derail it. The county urges formal comments to the DOJ and monitoring of AG moves, while Paramount defends the merger as pro-competitive and vital for LA’s entertainment industry.

via Deadline|

#business #california-attorney-general #job-losses

business6 months ago•18 min saved

Blue States Rally to Slow Paramount-WBD Mega-Merger

California Attorney General Rob Bonta says he is coordinating with other blue-state AGs to scrutinize Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery’s roughly $110 billion merger over competition concerns, signaling rising state-level antitrust pressure as the deal moves toward closing. New York, Washington, Virginia and Pennsylvania are among the jurisdictions in play, with critics arguing the consolidation could reduce production options and raise costs. The arrangement carries large potential penalties if regulatory conditions aren’t met, and it remains under federal antitrust review as regulators weigh the deal.

via Deadline|

#antitrust #blue-states-coordination #business

entertainment1 year ago•6 min saved

Golden Globes Crisis Deepens as HFPA Members Revolt and Seek Reforms

The remaining members of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, known as legacy voters, are attempting to reconstitute the HFPA and challenge the 2023 sale of the Golden Globes, citing contractual and ethical disputes, while the future of the awards and their ownership remains uncertain amid legal and industry debates.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#awards-controversy #california-attorney-general #entertainment

crime-and-justice2 years ago•2 min saved

LAPD Officer Cleared in Shooting Death of Teenage Girl in Department Store

The California attorney general announced that the Los Angeles police officer who fatally shot 14-year-old Valentina Orellana-Peralta in a clothing store in 2021 will not face charges, despite national outrage and a rare rebuke from the LAPD's civilian oversight group. The officer's gunfire, aimed at a suspect attacking customers, also killed the teenager. The state's justice department cited "insufficient evidence" for criminal prosecution, while recommending updates to police communication training. The shooting has reignited scrutiny over the LAPD's use of deadly force, amid ongoing concerns about police accountability.

via The Guardian US|

#california-attorney-general #civilian-oversight #crime-and-justice

crime-and-justice2 years ago•1 min saved

"No Charges Filed for LAPD Officer in Fatal Shooting of Teen in Store Dressing Room"

The California Attorney General has declined to file criminal charges against a Los Angeles police officer who shot and killed a 14-year-old girl in a dressing room while responding to a violent attack at a clothing store. The officer fired three times, also killing the suspect. The state Department of Justice recommended that the Los Angeles Police Department update their communication training following the incident. The officer's employment status and potential disciplinary action remain uncertain, while the teen's parents have filed a lawsuit alleging wrongful death and negligence.

via NBC News|

#california-attorney-general #crime-and-justice #lawsuit

sports3 years ago•3 min saved

"NFL under investigation by Attorneys General for workplace misconduct and discrimination"

New York and California Attorneys General are investigating allegations of hostile workplace discrimination at the NFL for racial and sexual harassment and age bias. However, the NFL has a history of surviving scandals and controversy, and even if the investigation leads to groundbreaking results, it is unlikely to make fans stop watching. The league has become too big to fail, and Americans have allowed the NFL to do whatever they want without consequence for decades.

via Deadspin|

#california-attorney-general #investigation #new-york-attorney-general