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California AG Rob Bonta says a CNN spin-off wouldn’t resolve Paramount–WBD lawsuit

Headline from KEYT Santa Barbara

By Brian Stelter, CNN (CNN) — Lawyers for the 12-state coalition trying to block the Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery deal will be in court on Friday arguing that a temporary restraining order (TRO) is necessary to stop the companies from completing the merger.

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  1. Washington Examiner

    Paramount castigates Rob Bonta for proposing concessions in WBD merger lawsuit (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Paramount Skydance continues to criticize a 12-state antitrust lawsuit seeking to block the company’s pending merger with Warner Bros. Discovery after California Attorney General Rob Bonta, the lead plaintiff, proposed possible concessions to settle the case.

  2. KEYT Santa Barbara

    California AG Rob Bonta says a CNN spin-off wouldn’t resolve Paramount–WBD lawsuit (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    KEYT Santa Barbara's feed description

    By Brian Stelter, CNN (CNN) — Lawyers for the 12-state coalition trying to block the Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery deal will be in court on Friday arguing that a temporary restraining order (TRO) is necessary to stop the companies from completing the merger.

  3. Revolver News

    California AG Rob Bonta says a CNN spin-off wouldn’t resolve Paramount–WBD lawsuit… (opens Revolver News)

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