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Meta agrees to pay $17.1 billion to settle claims Facebook and Instagram harm children — here's what you need to know

Meta agrees a massive settlement over alleged transgressions connected to the mental health harm its social media sites inflict on kids; major changes are on the way.

Tom’s Guide · Aug 26

California cancels talks over $110 billion Paramount-Warner deal, citing ‘bad faith’

California Attorney General Rob Bonta canceled settlement talks with Paramount Skydance over its proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, accusing the company of leaking and misrepresenting confidential discussions. Paramount denied the allegation and said it remains ready to negotiate. The lawsuit remains a key obstacle to completing the…

The Economic Times · Aug 25

Meta Must Fix the Feature That Made It a Fortune: Faces a Penalty Matching its Market Cap

Meta is embroiled in a legal battle with 29 states over child safety concerns, potentially facing a $1.4T penalty. The case could reshape social media and set a major precedent.

International Business Times UK · Aug 24

Paramount Demands Up to $1.9 Billion Bond From 12 States, WGA as Warner Bros. Deal Faces Costly Delays

Paramount Skydance Corp. (NASDAQ:PSKY) has asked a federal judge to require California Attorney General Rob Bonta and 11 other state attorneys general challenging its Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ:WBD) deal to post a $1.88 billion bond.

Benzinga · Aug 18

Paramount seeks $1.88 billion bond from US state AGs over merger lawsuit

Paramount Skydance requested a bond from states challenging its Warner Bros Discovery merger. The company faces significant daily fees if the deal does not close by September 30. Legal challenges threaten the $110 billion acquisition, which requires regulatory approval. California and eleven states argue the merger would create a media…

The Economic Times · Aug 18

California AG Bonta Slams Court Approval of $14 Billion HPE-Juniper Merger Settlement

California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a statement expressing disappointment after a federal court approved the U.S. Department of Justice’s settlement of the $14 billion merger between Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) and Juniper Networks, according to an official announcement from the California Office of the Attorney General.

Everybody Loves Your Money · Aug 17

Are teens on e-motorbikes the ‘new Hells Angels’? Not so fast, boomers

Experts say better regulation is needed but that bad press about ‘motorized menaces’ puts the ebike revolution at risk

The Guardian - US · Aug 13

The Hulk Fame Mark Ruffalo Slams Jamie Dimon Over Paramount-Warner Merger, Blames Ellison-Trump 'Cozy Relationship' for Deal Not Being Stopped

On Wednesday, Mark Ruffalo criticized Paramount Skydance Corp (NASDAQ:PSKY) CEO David Ellison’s proposed Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (NASDAQ:WBD) takeover, throwing his support behind California Attorney General Rob Bonta as the $110 billion deal faces mounting pressure.

Benzinga · Aug 13

Rob Bonta's Paramount Crusade Could Make California's Hollywood Exodus Even Worse

California's attorney general is fighting a merger that 65 countries and the DOJ already cleared. Now, the state may lose thousands of jobs.

Reason · Aug 12

Paramount CEO threatens to relocate

California’s attorney general accused billionaire David Ellison of “blackmail”

Salon · Aug 11