California AG calls off Paramount settlement talks, accuses company of ‘playing games’
California and 11 other states sued to block a major merger between two large media companies. Settlement talks between the state and one of the companies broke down after disputes over how the negotiations were being handled. The state's top lawyer said he's willing to resume talks if the company changes its approach.
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Part of Paramount's merger with Skydance and its takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery
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4 sourcesCalifornia cancels talks with Paramount over Warner Bros deal
California attorney general cancels talks with Paramount, accuses company of leaks
California AG scraps Paramount settlement talks, accusing company of bad faith
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13 sourcesTalks break down between Colorado, 12-state coalition and Paramount amid antitrust lawsuit
California AG calls off Paramount settlement talks, accuses company of ‘playing games’
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5 sourcesCalifornia AG Bonta Backtracks, Willing to Negotiate with Paramount Again if 'Purported Leaks' Stop
California Accuses Paramount Of 'A Lack Of Good Faith;' Calls Off Settlement Talks
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9 articlesRob Bonta Says No Paramount-WBD Settlement Talks Scheduled After He Canceled Monday Session
Paramount Denies Leaking Details Of Talks With CA AG’s Office, Company “Hopeful” And “Ready To Continue Good Faith Discussions”
Paramount Denies It Leaked Details Ahead Of Talks With AG’s Office, Company “Hopeful” And “Ready To Continue Good Faith Discussions”
Paramount Denies It Leaked Details Of Talks With AG’s Office, Company “Hopeful” And “Ready To Continue Good Faith Discussions”
Paramount Says It Did Not Leak Discussions With California’s Attorney General to the Press
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