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Paramount-States Settlement Talks Resume as Some AGs Push for Tougher Terms

A bloc of four state attorneys general resisting a quick deal with Paramount has slowed, but not killed, settlement negotiations.

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What to know

  • Paramount is negotiating with a coalition of state attorneys general to settle litigation connected to its merger with Skydance, led by David Ellison.
  • A bloc of four attorneys general, reportedly including California's Rob Bonta, has resisted a fast settlement and faced political and industry opposition.
  • As of September 21, talks showed signs of progress even as some AGs continued pushing for tougher terms.
  • The final terms and timing of any settlement remain unresolved.

Paramount Media company negotiating the settlementRob BontaRob Bonta State attorney general named in reporting on the oppositionDavid Ellison Skydance chief tied to the Paramount dealGang of Four attorneys general Coalition of state AGs

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    Settlement talks with states show progress despite holdouts

    Variety reported that negotiations between Paramount and the states had advanced somewhat, even as some attorneys general continued to push for tougher concessions before agreeing to terms.

    1. 1 outlet Paramount Settlement Talks With Stares Progress but Some AGs Push for Tougher Terms

      first by Variety, 5d ago

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    Four state AGs resist a quick Ellison-linked settlement

    A group described as a 'gang of four' attorneys general, reportedly including California's Rob Bonta, was said to be blocking a fast settlement tied to the Skydance/Ellison deal, dimming near-term prospects for resolution.

    1. 1 outlet first by Deadline, 5d ago · read ↗

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    Paramount's AG settlement talks hit political, industry pushback

    Reporting surfaced that Paramount's attempt to negotiate a settlement with state attorneys general was running into opposition from political figures and industry interests.

    1. 1 outlet first by Deadline, 6d ago · read ↗