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Paramount eyeing California exit as it looks for office space in Nashville, report says

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and California Attorney General Rob Bonta were reportedly alerted to an impending exit announcement, though the deadline passed without a formal statement from the studio

The Independent UK

Newsom Has the Chance to Stand Up for Farmworker Wages

A bill on the California governor’s desk would restore the wage floor for 35,000 seasonal workers, whose pay was slashed by a U.S. Labor Department rule.

Capital & Main

California AG Rob Bonta Under Fire Over $468K Legal Bill After FBI Raids His Top Donors Who Gave Him $155K

California Attorney General Rob Bonta faces questions over a $468,228 legal bill linked to an FBI investigation into Oakland corruption, despite not being charged.

International Business Times UK

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YouTuber Sues California Over Law Nicknamed After Him — Inside the 'Stop Nick Shirley Act'

Nick Shirley is suing California over AB 2624, the 'Stop Nick Shirley Act.' Here's what the law does and why Latino immigrant groups are watching.

Latin Times

Amazon sued by US FTC, 22 states over alleged $20 billion ad auction overcharges

The US FTC and 22 states have sued Amazon, alleging it manipulated digital advertising auctions and overcharged about 1.2 million customers by more than $20 billion. Amazon rejected the allegations as misguided and flawed. The lawsuit targets Sponsored Products, Sponsored Brands and Sponsored Display, intensifying scrutiny of the tech giant.

The Economic Times

Meta's $18 Billion Settlement Could Be The First Step In The Overhaul Of Other Social Media Platforms

The company is urging TikTok and YouTube to make similar safety changes.

International Business Times

Meta Agrees to Pay Up to $17.1 Billion and Make Major Instagram, Facebook Changes for Teens

Parents could soon see some of the biggest changes yet to how children and teenagers use Instagram and Facebook. California Attorney General Rob Bonta and a bipartisan coalition of 51 attorneys general have announced a proposed settlement with Meta Platforms that calls for up to $17.1 billion in payments and…

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Meta settlement puts social media industry on notice: 'There will be more'

Wednesday's historic settlement between Meta and dozens of US states could be just the start of a wave that will ripple across the social media industry, putting TikTok, YouTube and Snap under pressure to make similar changes to their apps for teens. "I hope that Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube will…

The Economic Times

California and the federal government battle over hospice fraud, as victims lose coverage and care

Many California residents have fallen victim to hospice fraud, a widespread issue that exploits weak state and federal oversight and has generated millions in fraudulent claims to Medicare

The Independent UK

Meta’s settlement will compel others to bend the knee and set up teen guardrails

Instagram and Facebook’s parent company agreed to sweeping alterations and a payment of up to $18bn to settle a landmark trial

The Guardian - US

Kids law needed beyond Meta settlement, backers say

Meta’s massive proposed settlement over claims of social media harm doesn’t remove the need for legislation that would govern use of online platforms by children and teens, leading lawmakers and advocacy groups said Wednesday. A group of 47 states with the District of Columbia and U.S. territories reached the settlement…

Roll Call

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

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

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

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The Economic Times

Paramount-Warner Bros merger: California may seek cable channel divestitures, film studio safeguards

California Attorney General Rob Bonta is expected to seek concessions from Paramount, including divestitures of some cable channels and safeguards keeping its movie studio separate from Warner Bros., before approving their proposed merger. California officials and Paramount are set to meet Monday to discuss potential settlement terms in the state’s…

The Independent UK

State cracks down on out-of-state plates, giving drivers six weeks to register their cars properly

Maryland residents have until October 1 to register their cars in the state before facing fines

International Business Times UK

Bush-Appointed Judge Strikes Down Trump Obamacare Rule Restricting Transgender Health Coverage Protections

A George HW Bush-appointed judge struck down a Trump rule that would have cut gender-affirming care from Obamacare's essential health benefits, the structure that caps enrollees' costs.

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How to Spot a Bad Landlord Before You Hand Over Your Hard-Earned Money

What do you know about your landlord? Not much, I'll bet, and that could cost you. You can learn from this woman's interaction with a very bad landlord.

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Benzinga

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.

The Economic Times

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…

Everybody Loves Your Money

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.

The Guardian - US

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

Benzinga

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.

Reason

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.

Salon

Paramount CEO threatens to relocate

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

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