New York Attorney General Letitia James and 11 other attorneys general filed a lawsuit to block the proposed $110 billion merger between Paramount Skydance Corp. and Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc., alleging the merger would violate antitrust law by reducing competition in theatrical film releases and basic cable television markets, leading to higher prices for consumers and fewer diverse entertainment options.
The coalition seeks a court order declaring the merger illegal and preventing Paramount from acquiring Warner Bros.
This antitrust enforcement action does not directly involve privacy or data protection, so contract review for privacy-related clauses is not applicable. However, in-house legal teams should review merger-related agreements for antitrust compliance, including non-compete clauses, exclusivity provisions, and terms that could reduce competition in content production or distribution.
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Media & EntertainmentOfficial Press Release
https://ag.ny.gov/press-release/2026/attorney-general-james-sues-block-paramounts-merger-warner-bros
california et al v paramount skydance corp et al complaint 2
https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/court-filings/california-et-al-v-paramount-skydance-corp-et-al-complaint-2026.pdf
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"Paramount Skydance Corp. (Paramount) and Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (Warner Bros.)"
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"would illegally undermine competition throughout the entertainment industry"
"seeking a court order declaring the merger illegal and preventing the two companies from combining"
"a coalition of 11 other attorneys general"
New York Attorney General Letitia James obtained a temporary restraining order from the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California blocking Paramount Skydance Corp.'s proposed $110 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. The lawsuit alleges the merger would illegally reduce competition in film and television, leading to higher prices and fewer choices for consumers.
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New York and Connecticut reached a settlement with Boston Children’s Health Physicians and its IT security provider, XTIUM, after a 2024 breach exposed private information of approximately 825,000 New York residents and 62,871 Connecticut residents. The companies will pay $2.64 million and implement enhanced cybersecurity measures; additional penalties are conditional on violating the settlement.
New York Attorney General Letitia James joined 16 other attorneys general in urging Congress to pass proposed legislation addressing the federal government’s release of Jeffrey Epstein-related records. The press release says DOJ has not fully disclosed the records required by the original law and that personal information of at least 43 victims was exposed in released files; this is a legislative advocacy announcement, not an enforcement action imposing a penalty or remedy.
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New York Attorney General Letitia James secured a settlement after an investigation found Dollar General stores routinely charged customers more than advertised or posted prices and issued confusing receipts. Dollar General must donate $1.875 million in food and personal items to Foodlink and implement pricing, receipt, training, and audit reforms.
New York Attorney General Letitia James released an updated guide warning voters that AI-generated election content and chatbots may provide misleading information. This is public guidance, not an enforcement action, and the release describes no penalty or privacy violation.
New York Attorney General Letitia James and a bipartisan coalition of 39 other attorneys general filed a motion in Character Technologies, Inc.’s bankruptcy, citing risks to children and sensitive user information and potential violations of state privacy laws. The coalition asks the court, the company, and any prospective buyer to require meaningful privacy and safety protections; no fine or final remedy is reported.