Paramount Eyes California Exit if Attorney General Sues Over Warner Deal

Oregon A.G. Seeks Delay of Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger, Suggests DOJ Approval Was ‘Corrupt’

The Oregon attorney general’s office has asked a judge to grant a 60-day delay on the closing of the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, as it continues to investigate whether the deal violates antitrust law. Judge Eric Dahlin, of Multnomah County Superior Court, will hold a hearing on the motion on Monday. Lawyers for Paramount Skydance have []

Oregon AG to ask court to order Paramount to comply with merger probe

The Oregon attorney general ​will ask a ‌court to order Paramount to comply with investigative ​demands related to ​its bid to acquire Warner Bros, according ​to documents reviewed by ​Reuters.

Paramount Exits Universal Venture to Win EU Approval for Warner Merger

Paramount is exiting its United International Pictures venture with Universal to satisfy EU antitrust regulators reviewing its 111 billion Warner Bros. Discovery takeover, the clearest sign yet of how many separate approvals the deal still needs.

Paula Reid: Why is top CNN star leaving network? All we know ahead of Paramount acquisition

Paula Reid, CNN's Chief Legal Affairs Correspondent, plans to leave as Paramount prepares to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery.

Whining Actors Aside, There’s No Real Antitrust Reason To Block Paramount Merger

Nearly a year has passed since news broke that Paramount was preparing to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD).

Paramount will not close its Warner Bros deal before July 22 amid Oregon probe

Paramount will not close its Warner Bros deal before July 22 amid Oregon probe

UK government weighs intervention in Warner Bros. Discovery-Paramount merger

The Warner Bros. Discovery-Paramount merger has hit a potential roadblock after the UK government announced it is taking a closer look into the transaction. “Following engagement with the parties and independent research, my Department has today written to the current and proposed owners of Warner Bros. Discovery on my behalf to inform them that I

Why Shutterstock's Stock Shuttered Today

Getty Images walked away from the Shutterstock merger. Here's what happened and what it means for investors.

DC Boss Confirms Paramount CEO Has Already Met With James Gunn About DCU Future

There are major shifting tides in the entertainment industry, and one of the biggest is the impending merger between Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount-Skydance. With Warner’s extensive library of TV and movie properties added to its own, Paramount will leapfrog to the forefront of the TV/movie industry, while also claiming a sizeable chunk of the []

Gary Barnett presses on in $15M legal battle with ex-partners

A years-long legal battle between real estate mogul Gary Barnett and two of his former business partners could be headed for its next chapter. The Extell Development founder and chairman is taking his case with Yoel Weber and Yoel Leonorovitz to an appeals court. The conflict goes back to 2022, when Weber and Leonorovitz sued Barnett, HP Stock LLC — an entity solely owned by him — and Extell Development for over 15 million in allegedly unpaid “fees for electrical contracting” performed at four of Barnett’s projects. Barnett fired back by filing counterclaims, arguing that since 2014 he owned a []This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.

Paramount Will End Universal Partnership as EU Demands Major Change Before Warner Bros. Discovery Merger Approval

The massive entertainment industry shakeup involving Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery is moving closer to reality, but European regulators are requiring one major change before giving the deal their blessing: the end of a decades-old Paramount Universal partnership. According to a new report from Variety, Paramount is preparing to exit United International Pictures (UIP), its [] The post Paramount Will End Universal Partnership as EU Demands Major Change Before Warner Bros. Discovery Merger Approval appeared first on That Park Place.

Paula Reid to Exit CNN Before Paramount Takes Control | Report

Paula Reid, CNN’s chief legal affair correspondent, is set to exit the news network ahead of Paramount finalizing its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. According to multiple media outlets, Reid has chosen to leave CNN before the pending Paramount-WBD deal puts David Ellison’s company in control of the news network. Reid reportedly was given the []

Humans, machines or nothing: Case will decide future of California court transcripts

LOS ANGELES — The California Supreme Court is poised to rule in a lawsuit that has pitted the state's court reporters — the workers who create transcripts of court proceedings — against victims of domestic violence and other vulnerable ...

US states could sue next week to block Paramount’s $110bn Warner Bros deal

A group of US states could sue as soon as next week to block Paramount’s 110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters, opening a fresh front against a deal that federal regulators have already waved through. The threat lands weeks after the Justice Department cleared the merger without [] This story continues at The Next Web

Netflix to remove major movies and shows in July 2026

Several popular films, including Saw franchise entries, set to leave due to licensing expiry. The post Netflix to remove major movies and shows in July 2026 appeared first on BOL News.

DOJ launches lawsuit over California’s Glock ban after warning

The Department of Justice sued California on Wednesday after warning the blue state against implementing a ban on the commercial sale of semiautomatic Glock-style handguns. Before filing the lawsuit, Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon gave Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) and California Attorney General Rob Bonta one week to consider entering pre-suit settlement []

Matthew Bernard and Lynn Warner v. City of Oakland, California

Date Filed: June 29, 2026 Original Court: Northern District of California Case Status: Pending Matthew Bernard and Lynn Warner own an undeveloped residential plot in Oakland, California. In 2020, the Oakland Fire Department ordered them to clear dead and dying trees from their land or face ongoing fines. The landowners hired an arborist and removed... The post Matthew Bernard and Lynn Warner v. City of Oakland, California first appeared on Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Top CNN Star Quits Before MAGA-Curious Boss Can Take Over

Kristina Bumphrey / Variety via Getty ImagesA star CNN reporter is poised to make a surprise exit as the cable network braces for the political impact of an imminent Paramount takeover.Paula Reid has reportedly told the cable network she will leave when her current contract expires, according to reporting by Status.The shock exit comes as Paramount’s 111 billion takeover of CNN’s parent company, Warner Bros. Discovery, is nearing completion, with Trump’s Department of Justice approving the merger earlier this month. Read more at The Daily Beast.

Winwin to leave SM Entertainment, end all NCT activities

Winwin of NCT will part ways with SM Entertainment and end all activities with the group, the agency announced Wednesday. In a statement released through the global fan community Weverse, SM Entertainment said it had mutually agreed with the artist to terminate his exclusive contract, effective Thursday, following extensive discussions. We would like to express our gratitude to Winwin, who has been with the company for more than 10 years since his trainee days, the agency said. We will suppor

This CNN Host Will Be Looking for the Exit If This Happens

This CNN Host Will Be Looking for the Exit If This Happens

Israel's top court freezes appointment of Netanyahu's lawyer as state watchdog after vote filming scandal

The justices said they would issue a ruling on Michael Rabello's appointment as state comptroller as soon as possible. During the voting, lawmakers from Netanyahu's Likud party were reportedly instructed to take pictures of their secret ballots

Justin Baldoni addresses ‘traumatic’ Blake Lively legal battle for the first time

The pair reached a settlement in May after a bitter lawsuit stemming from the production of the film It Ends with Us in which they both starred.

‘Ocean’s Eleven’ Prequel: Vicky Krieps, George MacKay, Omar Sy Joining Margot Robbie (Exclusive)

Bradley Cooper is directing the prequel for Warner Bros. and also starring.

ABC Launches On-Air Campaign Against FCC Investigations

The Disney-owned network is encouraging viewers to tell the FCC to drop probes into “The View” and ABC broadcast licenses.

Anderson Cooper refuses to work under Bari Weiss: report

CNN’s biggest star, Anderson Cooper, has reportedly said that he would not want to work with CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss following what has been described as the most significant restructuring of 60 Minutes to date. The reported decision also comes as David Ellison, the chairman and CEO of Paramount, moves to reshape CBS News...

Donald Trump Made Over $10 million from Melania (and Got Some SAG Pension) in 2025

The President's filing also shows an intended tender of Warner Bros. Discovery holdings while his justice department was reviewing the sale of the company.

Inglewood wins a legal victory over its most famous building

The city's legal dispute with the owner of SoFi Stadium could shape California law long after the World Cup ends.

Netflix Reportedly Threatening To Take Over Letterboxd

Sony, Paramount, and others are eyeing a potential acquisition as well

Top CNN star to leave network ahead of Paramount takeover and possible Bari Weiss leadership

The merger would put both CBS and CNN under the same ownership, causing worries for CNN staff

Winwin leaves SM Entertainment, NCT after 10 years

Winwin leaves SM Entertainment, NCT after 10 years

Justice Department Sues California to Block Glock Ban and Handgun Roster Rules

The Justice Department sued California on Wednesday, asking a federal court to halt the state’s newly enacted “Glock Ban” and block enforcement of parts of California’s Handgun Roster.

Showdown In The Golden State: Feds Sue California To Block New Glock Ban

The U.S. Justice Department sued California on Wednesday, aiming to strike down the state’s newly enacted “Glock Ban” and dismantle its restrictive list of legally approved firearms. Filed in federal court, the lawsuit argues that California’s restrictions openly violate the Second Amendment rights of citizens. The legal challenge specifically targets two pieces of state policy. [] Showdown In The Golden State: Feds Sue California To Block New Glock Ban

UK 'minded' to intervene in Paramount and Warner Bros deal

UK 'minded' to intervene in Paramount and Warner Bros deal

‘Magic School Bus’ Live-Action Movie Kicks Into Gear as Rob Letterman Hops on Board to Direct

Legendary Entertainment has acquired the rights to the film from Universal.

Texas Joins 16 States Filing Suit Against California

(WBAP/KLIF) -- RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - A coalition of 17 states and a trade association representing U.S. wholesalers and distributors have sued Californ...