A US District Judge partially granted a request from a dozen state attorneys general, temporarily halting the $110 billion Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery merger for 14 days. The judge cited likely antitrust violations and potential irreparable harm, setting a preliminary injunction hearing for August 3rd.
A California judge issued a 14-day temporary restraining order on the proposed $110 billion Paramount-Skydance acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, following an antitrust lawsuit filed by a coalition of state attorneys general led by California's Rob Bonta, citing concerns over market share in theatrical distribution and cable TV programming.
Paramount's lead counsel Jeffrey Kessler stated the company still aims to close its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by September, despite a recent antitrust lawsuit filed by state attorneys general. Paramount is prepared to take the case to the Supreme Court if necessary, arguing the merger is pro-competitive.
12 Democratic state attorneys general have filed a lawsuit to block the $111bn merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros Discovery, citing antitrust violations that could reduce competition and increase consumer prices in the film and cable television industries.
Block has agreed to a $45 million settlement with 46 U.S. states over allegations that its Cash App failed to adequately protect users from fraud, misleading them about its security features and making it easier for scammers to exploit the platform.
Shopify is set to ban all vape sales on its platform this week following pressure from US state attorneys general. The move targets the booming market for illegal, unlicensed e-cigarettes, a significant public health concern.
OpenAI is under investigation by a group of state attorneys general, led by New York's AG, demanding documents on user data protection, advertising, and policies for minors and older adults. This probe arrives as OpenAI prepares for a potential $1 trillion IPO, adding to existing legal pressures.
OpenAI, the developer of ChatGPT, is under investigation by a coalition of US state attorneys general. The coalition has issued a subpoena demanding documents related to OpenAI's business practices and user impact, including data handling and policies concerning minors and the elderly.
OpenAI is reportedly under investigation by a coalition of state attorneys general, with New York's AG serving a subpoena seeking documents on data handling, user engagement, and treatment of minors and seniors. The company is cooperating with the probe.
A coalition of US state attorneys general has launched a wide-ranging investigation into OpenAI, issuing a subpoena for documents on its operations, user impact, data handling, and policies concerning minors and seniors. This probe adds to the legal challenges faced by the ChatGPT maker as it prepares for an IPO.
OpenAI is under investigation by a coalition of state attorneys general, who have issued a subpoena seeking information on its activities, user data handling, and impact on users, particularly minors and seniors. The probe follows scrutiny of AI companies and a previous criminal investigation in Florida.
A coalition of US state attorneys general has launched an investigation into ChatGPT developer OpenAI, seeking documents on its policies, data handling, and interactions with minors and elderly users. This follows a previous letter warning developers of potential liability for AI-driven criminal activity.
The US Department of Justice has approved the $111bn merger of Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery, citing no harm to competition. However, regulatory reviews continue in the UK and Europe, with concerns about media consolidation and potential job cuts.
The U.S. Department of Justice has approved the proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount, clearing federal antitrust concerns. While this is a significant step, state attorneys general, including California's, continue their investigations, and European regulatory approval is still pending.
Bipartisan Senate talks on crypto ethics legislation have hit a snag over a disputed enforcement provision that would allow state attorneys general to sue the Justice Department. Republicans are reportedly pushing for a weaker version, raising concerns about granting state officials authority over federal actions.
Six states, led by New York Attorney General Letitia James, have sued the Trump administration over its decision to cancel a major offshore wind lease off the coast of New York. The lawsuit alleges the deal, which involved paying nearly $1bn to TotalEnergies to abandon wind projects, is unlawful.
Six states, led by New York Attorney General Letitia James, have sued the Trump administration over its decision to cancel an offshore wind lease. The lawsuit alleges the deal, which paid TotalEnergies nearly $1bn to abandon wind projects, is unlawful and violates federal acts.
New York and New Jersey's attorneys general investigate Fifa for allegedly inflating 2026 World Cup ticket prices and misleading fans about seat locations, subpoenaing Fifa for information.
