The media company’s leader, David Ellison, is threatening to pull the company out of California in the face of a lawsuit by states seeking to block its big deal.
Category: Antitrust Laws and Competition Issues
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Will Paramount’s Brinkmanship Work?
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David Ellison Floats Hollywood Exit as States Threaten His Warner Bros. Deal
The New York Times – Business:Mr. Ellison told Paramount executives he is considering pulling the company out of California amid a lawsuit brought by state attorneys general.
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Judge Sets Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Trial for March
The New York Times – Business:Paramount, which struck a $111 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros., had requested a November trial for an antitrust lawsuit brought by state attorneys general.
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Companies Rush to Close Daring Deals Under Trump
The New York Times – Business:Companies are seizing on what many say is perhaps the most favorable regulatory environment for businesses in years.
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Egg Producers to Pay $3.3 Million to Settle Federal Price-Fixing Lawsuit
The New York Times – Business:The companies also agreed to donate more than 53 million eggs to food banks and nonprofits in 17 states that joined the federal government in the antitrust action.
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Could Comcast and NBCUniversal Do Deals After They Break Up?
The New York Times – Business:Comcast said it plans to spin off its big media division from its core broadband operations. That could lead to some big-ticket deal-making.
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With Deals Booming and Regulations Lightened, Bankers Are Back on Top
The New York Times – Business:They played second fiddle to private equity and hedge funds for years, but 2026 is shaping up to be “the year of the bank,” one consultant said.
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With Deals Booming and Regulations Lightened, Bankers Are Back on Top
The New York Times – Business:They played second fiddle to private equity and hedge funds for years, but 2026 is shaping up to be “the year of the bank,” one consultant said.
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Mamdani Urges State to Block Western Union’s Deal for Intermex
The New York Times – Business:New York City’s mayor said the company’s proposed acquisition of Intermex could make it costlier for immigrants to send money abroad.
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Justice Dept. Settles Case Against Provider of Meat Industry Data
The New York Times – Business:Under the agreement, Agri Stats would pay a fine and broaden whom it sold its pricing data to. The department said the move would help reduce food costs.
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SiriusXM Said to Be in Early Talks to Acquire iHeartMedia
The New York Times – Business:A deal, which was described by two people familiar with the discussions, would unite two major providers of traditional and satellite radio.