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NFL to Supreme Court: Sports Prediction Markets Are Just Gambling in Disguise

The NFL filed a Supreme Court brief on Oct. 8 backing states against Kalshi. Here's what the Flaherty v. KalshiEx case means for sports betting.

Latin Times · Oct 10

North Hollywood Nursing Home Sale to For-Profit Ensign Group Approved with Medi-Cal Beds and Monitor Required

California approved the sale of St. Elizabeth Care Center in North Hollywood to Ensign, with conditions. See what it means for residents and families.

Medical Daily · Oct 6

Backlash Against Paramount-Warner Bros Merger Persists As Critics Say Deal Undermines Film Business.

The merger, which is due to close on Tuesday, has caused concern amongst directors, actors and filmmakers that studio consolidation will hurt livelihoods, dampen creativity and drive up consumer costs.

International Business Times · Oct 3

Press Freedom Becomes an Afterthought in Paramount-Warner Merger Deal

The settlement includes a vague vow to protect CNN and CBS journalism, and few details on how an “editorial independence board” might work.

Capital & Main · Sep 24

California disabled shoppers allege mall stores pushed them into spending thousands; one spent $50,000+

Serious allegations have arisen against Bee & Co., claiming that the company coerced vulnerable customers, including seniors and individuals with disabilities, into making costly purchases. Rep. Brad Sherman is set to bring these alarming issues to the attention of California Attorney General Rob Bonta. Disturbingly, customers reported spending significant sums…

The Times of India · Sep 24

New York, California sue to block Trump administration deals canceling offshore wind projects

Democratic attorneys general from California and New York are suing the Trump administration over its plans to buy back offshore wind leases as it seeks to discourage expansion of wind energy in favor of fossil fuels

The Independent UK · Sep 22

Paramount Bends the Knee to Rob Bonta

California and 11 other states weaponized antitrust law until Paramount agreed to film quotas and an oversight board for CNN and CBS.

Reason · Sep 22

Foreign cash fuels Paramount takeover

Critics called the merger a "bad deal for the future of film, entertainment, independent journalism and democracy"

Salon · Sep 21

Paramount settles with US states, clearing path for Warner Bros. merger

Paramount has reached a settlement with California and 11 other states that clears a major legal hurdle to its $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, with the deal imposing commitments on film production, jobs and editorial independence at CNN and CBS News.

France 24 · Sep 21

Paramount Settles Lawsuit Over Warner Bros. Discovery Acquisition In Key Step For The Deal

The company made a commitment to release 30 films per year for the first two years of the deal, and 32 over each of the following three years. Otherwise it will have to pay a fine.

International Business Times · Sep 21