Paramount Reportedly Considering Leaving California as State Readies Lawsuit Over Warner Bros. Discovery Merger

Paramount Eyes California Exit if Attorney General Sues Over Warner Deal

Paramount is weighing a move out of California if AG Rob Bonta sues to block its 110 billion Warner Bros. deal. Advisers have flagged relocation to New Jersey or Texas as a live option, with 30 billion in annual content spending potentially leaving the state.

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

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).

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

States Prepare Lawsuit to Block Paramount’s Merger With Warner Bros.

A group of states are preparing to file a lawsuit to block Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery as soon as this week, according to four people briefed on the plans, a legal challenge that would create a major obstacle for one of the biggest media mergers in history. A draft of the lawsuit currently []

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 []

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.

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 []

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 []

Will a DT/TMUS merger really go ahead?

Will a DT/TMUS merger really go ahead?

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...

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 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.

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

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 ...

Apple sues OpenAI, alleging it stole top-secret information

Lawsuit marks collapse of relationship between two of the biggest names in Silicon Valley

Netflix Reportedly Threatening To Take Over Letterboxd

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

Should Semiconductor Stock Investors Buy Intel Stock Instead of Taiwan Semiconductor Stock?

The AI trade is broadening to more semiconductor companies.

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.

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.

Mike Rowe sues Discovery for $2 million in alleged unpaid narrating fees

This isn't the first lawsuit Rowe has filed against Warner Bros. Discovery. In June 2025, he sued for residuals he claims he never received after Deadliest Catch was put on streaming platforms.

Trump Made Millions From Hollywood Last Year

A disclosure form reveals a 10.7 million fee for 'Melania,' legal settlements and a residual from 'The View.' It also suggests that he tendered shares in Warner Bros. Discovery to Paramount last year as it battled Netflix.

Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks sold for NFL record $9.6B

The Seattle Seahawks are being sold in a formal agreement for 9.612 billion, according to a person familiar with the deal. The agreement to purchase the defending Super Bowl champions has been officially announced by the team but remains subject to approval by the NFL. NFL owners still have to ratify the final purchase agreement []...Click to read more

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.

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.

Former Executive Sues Meta Over Attempts To 'Silence' Her Memoir 'Careless People'

The lawsuit, filed Thursday in federal court in Northern California, claims the tech giant's private arbitration order barring her from speaking about the company or promoting her bestselling book is...

California AG Tells DOJ State Would Rather Get Sued than Back Down on Gun Control

California AG Tells DOJ State Would Rather Get Sued than Back Down on Gun Control

NBCUniversal is eyeing opportunities in digital gaming after Comcast split: source

Speculation about the future of entertainment and tech is running rampant in the wake of the split between Comcast and NBCUniversal. Comcast denies rumors of post-split deals Smart TV with lots of media options in the background by: Pexels Comcast CEO Brian Roberts said the split was not driven by any anticipated merger or acquisition....