‘Laws were broken’: multistate effort to stop Paramount’s $111bn merger heads to court Attorneys general from 12 states are suing to block the Paramount-Warner Bros deal they say violates antitrust law The Guardian - US · Jul 17
12 States Sue, Call Paramount–Warner Bros. Merger an Antitrust Violation If successful, it could do more harm than good to the entertainment industry. Reason · Jul 15
Shopping Elsewhere Will Not Save You: Inside Amazon's Alleged Scheme To Look Cheapest By Making Every Rival Raise Prices Amazon faces antitrust lawsuits alleging it pressured vendors to raise prices elsewhere, maintaining its low-price image. International Business Times UK · Jul 15
Paramount could soon ditch Hollywood headquarters and head out of state under Trump-allied new owner: report The merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery would see CBS, CNN, HBO, Nickelodeon and the Warner Bros. and Paramount film studios, among other properties, all under the same roof The Independent UK · Jul 13
States sue to block Paramount-WB merger Led by California Attorney General Rob Bonta, the case alleges the deal is illegal under antitrust law Salon · Jul 13
US state attorneys general file lawsuit in effort to block Paramount merger Bipartisan group argue in lawsuit that $110bn merger would hurt competition and lead to thousands of job losses The Guardian - US · Jul 13
Real estate agent sentenced for trying to price gouge Eaton Fire victims in California The victims were trying to rent a home after the devastating fires in California The Independent UK · Jul 9
Mark Zuckerberg's Biggest Legal Nightmare Yet? The Meta Battle That Could Cost $1.4T A landmark Meta trial could reshape social media rules as four US states accuse Facebook and Instagram of addictive designs targeting children and teenagers. International Business Times UK · Jul 9
US states could sue next week to block Paramount-Warner Bros deal Several U.S. states are preparing to sue and block Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. California is leading the investigation into potential antitrust violations and harm to competition. Actors, writers, and theater owners also oppose the merger, fearing job losses and reduced consumer choice. The Economic Times · Jul 9
US states could sue next week to block Paramount-Warner Bros deal, sources say Several U.S. states are preparing to sue Paramount over its Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition. California is leading the investigation into potential competition law violations. This merger faces opposition from Hollywood actors and theater owners fearing job losses. Paramount argues the combination will help it compete for audiences and talent. A… The Economic Times · Jul 9
Trump administration targets California coastal agency in escalation of energy production fight US commerce department accuses state of ‘environmental terrorism’ and plans to evaluate its coastal agency The Guardian - US · Jun 29
California takes on Trump in explosive new legal battle California intends to sue the Trump administration over its deal to end an offshore wind project proposed off the state’s central coast The Independent UK · Jun 24
Shopify To Imminently Ban All Vape Sales Following Severe Pressure From US Law Enforcement Officials Shopify plans to ban all vape sales in the US, responding to pressure from state attorneys general aiming to curb illegal e-cigarette trade. The move marks a significant legal victory. International Business Times UK · Jun 23
California Sues to Halt Planned ICE Facility Near Gilroy, Says Federal Government Bypassed Review Process State and county officials allege the site is zoned exclusively for agricultural use and that federal authorities failed to follow environmental and planning procedures before construction began Latin Times · Jun 11
International Business Times UK · Jun 10 Paramount Accuses Netflix of 'Scorched-Earth Campaign' as California Prepares to Block the $110 Billion Deal Paramount accuses Netflix of trying to poison regulators against its $110 billion Warner Bros. Discovery takeover as California-led states prepare a lawsuit to block the deal.
International Business Times UK · Jun 9 Donald Trump's $100,000 Tech Visa Fee Struck Down as Unlawful After Generating Only 85 Payments Worldwide A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration's $100,000 H-1B visa fee was an unlawful tax, requiring congressional approval. The decision highlights limits on presidential power in immigration policy.
International Business Times UK · Jun 9 Judge Strikes Down Trump's Unlawful $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee in Major Blow to Immigration Policy Push A federal judge has nullified Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee, ruling it unconstitutional. This decision marks a significant victory for states opposing the policy.
The Economic Times · Jun 9 Trump calls court freeze on $100,000 H-1B fee ‘crazy’ and 'hurting our country' US President Donald Trump slammed federal judges for blocking his administration's USD 100,000 H-1B visa fee, calling the system "crazy". While the White House plans to appeal, a bipartisan group of US lawmakers, state attorneys, and Indian stakeholders welcomed the ruling, warning the fee would cripple local workforces.
International Business Times UK · Jun 9 'The President Had no Power': Federal Judge Voids Trump's $100,000 Fee Requirement for H-1B Visas A US court has blocked Trump's attempt to impose a $100,000 fee on H-1B visas, ruling it unconstitutional and lacking congressional approval.
The Economic Times · Jun 9 US lawmakers cheer as court blocks $100,000 H-1B fee in major blow to Trump visa curbs US lawmakers welcomed a court ruling blocking a proposed USD 100,000 H-1B visa fee, despite White House plans to appeal. The decision crucially protects the vital employment pipeline for highly skilled Indian professionals, who systematically secure the majority of these 85,000 annual US work permits.
The Economic Times · Jun 7 ‘Main Street vs The Merger’: Hollywood workers rally against $110 bn Paramount-Warner deal A major media merger faces opposition from industry professionals and politicians. They fear the Paramount Skydance acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery will threaten jobs and cultural output. Regulators are expected to approve the deal, but states are preparing lawsuits. Concerns are high for creative talent and behind-the-scenes workers facing declining…
The Economic Times · Jun 6 US states preparing lawsuit to block Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros, sources say California, New York, and other states are preparing to sue and block Paramount's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. The lawsuit, expected in the coming weeks, marks a significant move in state-led antitrust enforcement. This action could delay the deal, which faces opposition from Hollywood creatives and theater owners concerned…
AAP · May 28 California sues 23andMe, alleging it failed to protect user data in 2023 breach California's attorney general is suing the genetic testing company formerly known as 23andMe, alleging it failed to protect sensitive user data in a 2023 breach that affected nearly 7 million people across the country
The Guardian - US · May 27 Democrats say they were shut out of fraud event after Vance says crackdown ‘should not be partisan’ State attorneys general say their deputies were turned away and criticized the White House for ‘politicizing’ fraud issues
Capital & Main · May 26 Conditions at California ICE Detention Centers Are Getting Worse, Inspections Find A state Department of Justice inspection of seven California facilities found overcrowding, poor medical care, inadequate food and excessive force from guards.