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Paramount-WBD Talks Stall as States Push for Tougher Remedies
business19 days ago

Paramount-WBD Talks Stall as States Push for Tougher Remedies

Settlement talks between Paramount and a 12-state AG coalition over the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery deal continued without a resolution; California appears open to concessions, including separate studio operations, a 30-film-per-year theatrical commitment with penalties, a third-party editor to oversee CNN/CBS News, and a $1.5B California production-investment requirement, while New York and Connecticut AGs push for tougher protections like stronger newsroom independence and employee safeguards. Even if a settlement is reached, closing won’t be immediate due to financing complexity and a potential hiatus for Yom Kippur; the DOJ and FCC had previously approved the merger without remedies.

via Variety|
#antitrust#attorney-generals#business
Paramount, CA AG Move Toward Settlement in Warner Bros. Discovery Merger Fight
business22 days ago

Paramount, CA AG Move Toward Settlement in Warner Bros. Discovery Merger Fight

Paramount and California Attorney General Rob Bonta are in advanced settlement talks over his antitrust suit to block Paramount's $81 billion bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, with potential compromises like temporarily running WBD’s studios separately; the talks come amid pressure from California officials to protect jobs and a looming daily penalty if the deal isn’t completed, after Bonta previously rejected a delay-cost bond, with a resolution eyed for next month.

via New York Post|
#business#mergers-acquisitions#paramount
Paramount in Preliminary Talks With State AGs Ahead of October Antitrust Settlement
business22 days ago

Paramount in Preliminary Talks With State AGs Ahead of October Antitrust Settlement

Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery are in early settlement discussions with California AG Rob Bonta and 11 other states over the Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery merger antitrust suit, ahead of a mid-October court-ordered settlement conference in San Francisco. The talks are preparatory and not at the principals’ level yet, with discussions focusing on setting an agenda and potential remedies; no deal is near, a March 2027 trial remains on the calendar, and after-hours stock moves have been modest.

via Deadline|
#antitrust#business#california-ag
Paramount, California AG Edge Toward Settlement in Warner Bros. Merger Antitrust Talks
business22 days ago

Paramount, California AG Edge Toward Settlement in Warner Bros. Merger Antitrust Talks

Paramount Skydance and California Attorney General Rob Bonta are in advanced talks to settle the 12-state antitrust suit over Paramount’s proposed Warner Bros. Discovery takeover, with discussions including keeping the two studios operating separately for a period under common ownership; a March 2027 trial is set, and the parties say talks are ongoing with no guaranteed agreement.

via Variety|
#antitrust#business#paramount
California AG says no Paramount-WBD settlement talks scheduled after session cancellation
business1 month ago

California AG says no Paramount-WBD settlement talks scheduled after session cancellation

California Attorney General Rob Bonta said there are no settlement talks scheduled with Paramount to resolve the antitrust challenge to the Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery merger after he canceled a Monday session, accusing Paramount of leaking confidential negotiations; Paramount said it remains hopeful and ready to continue good-faith discussions. The case is moving toward a trial next March.

via Deadline|
#business#leaks#paramount
California AG Halts Paramount-WBD Talks, Accuses Studio of Playing Games
business1 month ago

California AG Halts Paramount-WBD Talks, Accuses Studio of Playing Games

California Attorney General Rob Bonta canceled a planned meeting with Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery to begin settlement talks over the state’s antitrust lawsuit to block the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger, saying Paramount leaked the substance of settlement discussions and misrepresented them, and that he would meet again only when Paramount engages in good faith.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#antitrust#business#california
Paramount, California AG Eye Settlement in Antitrust Talks Over Major Merger
business1 month ago

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
Judge Orders Urgent Settlement Talks in Live Nation Antitrust Case
business7 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
Trump Highlights Harvard Settlement Talks and Legal Developments
politics1 year ago

Trump Highlights Harvard Settlement Talks and Legal Developments

President Trump claimed that Harvard University is in active settlement negotiations with the White House, possibly related to ongoing lawsuits and federal investigations into the university's funding, diversity programs, and political activities, though no evidence or details were provided. The talks, if confirmed, could lead to a historic resolution, amidst a backdrop of federal actions against Harvard, including funding freezes and legal challenges.

via The Harvard Crimson|
#federal-investigations#harvard#politics
FTC's In-House Trial of Microsoft's Activision Blizzard Acquisition Paused
business3 years ago

FTC's In-House Trial of Microsoft's Activision Blizzard Acquisition Paused

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is reportedly preparing to pause its in-house trial regarding Microsoft's proposed $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, potentially opening the door for settlement talks. The FTC has expressed opposition to the deal, claiming it would stifle competition in the gaming industry. After failing to secure an injunction to block the acquisition, the FTC is now expected to suspend its trial in response to a request from Microsoft and Activision. The deadline for the merger has been extended to October 18th, and Microsoft and Activision have also reached an agreement with the UK's Competition and Markets Authority to discuss potential remedies.

via Eurogamer.net|
#activision-blizzard#antitrust#business