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Appeals court sets date for hearing over Nexstar-TEGNA injunction
A court date scheduled for mid-November will allow Nexstar, DIRECTV and state attorneys general to argue their case over an injunction issued in an antitrust lawsuit.
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Judge approves settlement, clearing Paramount’s merger with Warner Bros Discovery
The states sued in July to block the merger, alleging the combination would reduce competition in theatrical films and cable programming.
Paramount, state attorneys defend settlement over WBD acquisition
Both sides filed their briefs this week, about a week after Senator Cory Booker raised concerns about the legal settlement.
Judge hits pause on settlement between states, Paramount over Warner Bros acquisition
A federal judge declined to approve a settlement between Paramount and 12 state attorneys general over its acquisition of Warner Bros, saying she needs more time to deliberate on the matter.
Paramount required to operate free streaming service under settlement over WBD merger
The condition was outlined Monday by California Attorney General Rob Bonta, whose office led the multi-state antitrust challenge.
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Paramount deemed too large to sue: States expected to settle lawsuit over WBD merger
The settlement does not require Paramount to sell major cable networks, but does require the company to commit to film releases and the installation of an independent oversight group for CBS News and CNN.
Facebook parent Meta settles social media addiction lawsuit
The settlement, more than $18 billion, is substantially all of Meta's second quarter profit, according to financial disclosure reports.
California AG cancels Paramount settlement talks over press leaks
California Attorney General Rob Bonta said his office would be willing to meet again if Paramount “stops playing games and engages sincerely.”
Paramount says states should settle lawsuit over Warner Bros merger
Paramount wants California AG Rob Bonta and eleven other state AGs to respect the authority of nearly 70 other jurisdictions that have approved its deal to acquire Warner Bros Discovery.
Nexstar begins replacing TEGNA board after judge says structure violated injunction
Four of five current or former Nexstar executives appointed to TEGNA's Board of Directors have resigned, and the fifth will do so when a new Board is created, the company said in a court filing this week.
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California AG Bonta accuses Paramount’s Ellison of “blackmail” over lawsuit
The lawsuit, brought by California and other state attorneys general, seeks to block Paramount’s proposed merger with Warner Bros Discovery.
Judge says Nexstar can’t appoint its executives to TEGNA’s Board of Directors
The order says current and former Nexstar officers, employees, directors, consultants and other affiliated personnel are prohibited from serving on TEGNA’s board.
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