Gavin Newsom Reportedly Concerned About State Antitrust Suit Against Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger
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California Governor Gavin Newsom has reportedly expressed concerns regarding a state antitrust lawsuit targeting the proposed merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. According to reports emerging on Friday, Newsom indicated to sources that blocking the merger through legal action could negatively impact employment levels within the state.
In addition to voicing these economic concerns, Newsom's administration has reportedly engaged with the office of California Attorney General Rob Bonta, which maintains independent authority over such legal proceedings, regarding the high-profile corporate consolidation.
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The Hollywood Reporter (US)Focuses on Newsom's economic concerns and his office's engagement with the Attorney General.