The Latest Breaking News from Rob Bonta

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 · Aug 26

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 · Aug 26

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 · Aug 26

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.

International Business Times UK · Aug 19

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.

Kiplinger · Aug 18

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.

Benzinga · Aug 18

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…

The Economic Times · Aug 18

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.

Everybody Loves Your Money · Aug 17

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

The Guardian - US · Aug 13

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.

Benzinga · Aug 13