Rob Bonta
Attorney General of California since 2021
Photo: Douglas Despres, California Attorney General's Office, Public domain (Wikimedia Commons, cropped)
- Sep 22
Paramount Skydance settles with 12 US states over $110 billion Warner Bros takeover
Paramount Skydance reached an agreement with twelve US states on Monday to resolve antitrust litigation, agreeing to boost film production and protect news independence ahead of required judicial approval.
- Sep 21
Paramount settles with twelve US states to clear 111 billion dollar Warner Bros takeover
Paramount has resolved antitrust challenges from California and eleven other states, agreeing to film production commitments and newsroom oversight to proceed with its 111 billion dollar purchase of Warner Bros.
- Jul 26
US judge extends Paramount deadline to buy Warner Bros Discovery to June 2027, citing antitrust risk
A California federal judge approved the delay, moving the cutoff from September 30, 2026 to June 1, 2027, after 12 state attorneys general warned the deal could substantially weaken competition.
- Jul 25
Paramount delays $111 billion Warner Bros. acquisition to June 2027 after states sue to block deal
The postponement follows a legal challenge by twelve US state attorneys general who argue the merger would stifle competition in film, streaming, and cable television.
- Jul 21
US judge temporarily blocks $110 billion Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery merger after 12 states sue
A US federal judge temporarily halted the $110 billion Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery merger on Monday after a 12-state coalition argued the deal would irreparably harm competition in film and television.
- Jul 20
Paramount freezes $110bn Warner Bros. Discovery merger until 2027 after state antitrust suits
Paramount Skydance agreed on Friday to pause its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery until at least June 2027, sidestepping a preliminary injunction fight while a dozen US states and the Writers Guild of America press antitrust claims.
- May 28
New York and New Jersey Investigate FIFA Over 'Impossibly High' World Cup Ticket Prices and Misleading Sales Practices
The attorneys general of New York and New Jersey have opened an investigation into FIFA's ticketing for the 2026 World Cup, citing artificially inflated prices and deceptive seating practices.