Paramount’s $111 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery has been postponed until the conclusion of a trial, scheduled for March.
Category: Suits and Litigation (Civil)
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Paramount Asks States to Shoulder Costs of Delaying Warner Bros. Deal
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Selena Gomez Is Sued for Defrauding Investors in Mental Health Site
The New York Times – Business:The actor, singer and beauty mogul founded Wondermind, a mental health platform, with her mother. Investors put in more than $1 million in the venture, which “quietly collapsed,” the suit said.
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Kalshi Ordered to Cease Most Operations in Washington State
The New York Times – Business:In a preliminary injunction, a state judge barred the prediction market from allowing residents to place bets on the bulk of its offerings.
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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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Appeals Court Says E.P.A. Cannot Block Billions in Climate Grants
The New York Times – Business:The funds have been frozen since early in President Trump’s second term.
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Inside Uber’s Legal Strategy to Fight Sexual Assault Lawsuits
The New York Times – Business:Our investigative reporter Emily Steel reviewed about a dozen lawsuits against Uber by riders who say they were sexually assaulted or harassed during their rides. They reveal the aggressive tactics Uber’s lawyers are taking as part of their defense strategy.
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Uber’s Strategy for Fighting Sexual Assault Suits: ‘What Were You Wearing?’
The New York Times – Business:The ride-hailing giant promised to handle legal claims “in a way that is best for the survivor.” Its lawyers are pursuing a far more aggressive strategy.
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Amy Winehouse’s Father Ordered to Pay $1.3 Million in Suit Over Her Belongings
The New York Times – Music:Mitch Winehouse had accused two of the singer’s friends of secretly auctioning her belongings. A judge ruled that he must pay their legal fees.
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Hollywood Foreign Press Association Sues Over Takeover of Golden Globes
The New York Times – Business:The press association, which owned and operated the awards show until 2023, is suing its new owner, Penske Media, claiming its purchase was fraudulent.