Paramount files new legal statement saying states' antitrust suit misses the whole point of the merger

Paramount files new legal statement saying states' antitrust suit misses the whole point of the merger

Although they’re technically headed—due to a legally mandated step set forward by a judge—to the settlement negotiation table next month, Paramount and the coalition of state attorneys general currently trying to stand as the last roadblock in the company’s efforts to buy Warner Bros. moved past the point of civil conversation at least one “We’ll take the whole damn company out of Hollywood if you’re not careful” threat ago. As such, it’s not su…

State Antitrust Suit: A Turning Point for Media M&A Regulation in the U.S.

The Paramount‑Warner merger’s legal battle shows how state‑level scrutiny can reshape media consolidation and set precedent for future deals. The post State Antitrust Suit: A Turning Point for Media M&A Regulation in the U.S. appeared first on .

Paramount and State Attorneys General set New Settlement Talks for October

The post Paramount and State Attorneys General set New Settlement Talks for October appeared first on Graphic Policy. The judge in the case has instructed the parties to sit down for two consecutive days at the end of October.