Public Policy & Legal
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Gov. Newsom Signs Bill Creating California’s First Standalone Tax Credit for Post-Production Work
The bill provides incentive for productions to complete editing, sound, visual effects and other processes in the state
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Nick Reiner Argues His Trust Money Is From Grandfather Carl and Exempt From ‘Slayer Statute’
“Nick is not accused of causing his death,” the filing from Rob Reiner’s son’s legal team notes
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Paramount, California AG Rob Bonta in Advanced Talks to Settle Warner Bros. Merger Lawsuit
The two sides have reportedly discussed operating the two companies’ movie studios separately for a period of time as a potential compromise
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Amazon Defends Ed Brubaker Against Harassment Claims, Calls Accuser ‘Opportunist, Not a Victim’
Ijaaz Noohu filed the initial complaint against the “Criminal” creator on Sept. 2
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Amazon Sued for Using Drunk Shakespeare Trademarks in ‘Off Campus’ Without Permission
Producer Brass Jar is seeking unspecified damages in the copyright dispute
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom Signs Executive Order to Rein in AI: ‘Not Waiting to Act’
Under the order, a group of experts will be tasked with creating a guide in the next two months for the state to strengthen its AI safety and security laws
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ABC Opposes FCC’s Move to Dismiss First Amendment Lawsuit, Calls Early License Renewal ‘Broadcaster Death Penalty’
The network also says the Commission’s inquiry “is not to investigate discrimination; it is to license viewpoints”
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FCC Approves Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Foreign Investment
Foreign investors will own 49.5% of the non-voting equity in Paramount, with 38.5% of that total controlled by three Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds
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Trump’s Kennedy Center Shutdown Is ‘Unlawful,’ Democratic Board Member Says
Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio), an ex-officio member of the perofrming arts center’s board, seeks an emergency hearing
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Paramount Preps California Exit Amid State AGs’ Warner Bros. Merger Battle
The David Ellison-led media giant has informed AG Rob Bonta and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’ offices of the plans
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Hollywood Gets New Bipartisan Caucus on Capitol Hill
The Movies, Music, Entertainment & Sports Caucus will focus on creative rights, competition and economic impact
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What’s Warner Bros. Discovery’s Path Forward if the Paramount Deal Collapses?
Experts warned TheWrap there may be “serious cuts on the table” for the David Zaslav-led media giant if it chooses to continue to go it alone as is
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‘Shrinking’ Crew Member Sues Warner Bros. for Wrongful Termination, Alleges EP Randall Winston Groped Her
WBTV says the former employee’s allegations were found “unsubstantiated and unsupported” after an independent investigation
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Paramount and Rob Bonta Finalize Dates for Merger Lawsuit Settlement Talks
The discussions come ahead of a March antitrust trial over the $110 billion Warner Bros. Discovery merger
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Trump’s DOJ Says States Should Pay Paramount’s $1.88 Billion Bond
The Department of Justice filed a statement of interest on Tuesday as 12 state AGs’ lawsuit continues to delay Paramount’s WBD merger
