Public Policy & Legal
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11 State Attorneys General Call on Department of Justice to ‘Thoroughly Scrutinize’ Netflix-Warner Bros. Deal
The group warns that the $83 billion acquisition could result in “undue market concentration that stifles competition” and lead to “higher prices, lower reliability and less innovation”
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Isaac Hayes Lawsuit Against Trump for Use of ‘Hold On (I’m Coming)’ at Rallies Dismissed
Terms were not disclosed, but the lawsuit from the late singer’s estate, which sought $3 million, was dismissed with prejudice, closing the matter permanently
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Don Lemon Sued for ‘Severe Emotional Distress’ Over Minneapolis Church Protest
Churchgoer Ann Douchette claims the independent journalist took “satisfaction in the disruption” that led to his controversial arrest
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Paramount’s Jeff Shell Leaked Details of $7.7 Billion UFC Deal, Whistleblower Claims
The media company’s president promises to “strongly respond” to the allegations from gambler R.J. Cipriani
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Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ to Face ‘Enhanced Regulation’ Under UK’s Ofcom
Under new legislation, “Tier 1” services with over 500,000 subscribers in the country will be required to comply with the same content rules as traditional broadcasters
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Nancy Guthrie Case: Sheriff Pushes Back on ‘Speculative’ Doorbell Footage Claims
“Speculation, without factual support, does not advance the investigative process,” Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos adds
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‘Home Improvement’ and ‘Tokyo Drift’ Star Zachery Ty Bryan Sentenced to 16 Months in DUI Plea Deal
The 44-year-old former child actor was most recently arrested in Oregon – his sixth arrest in five years – back in November
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Nick Reiner Death Penalty Is Still on the Table as DA Invites Defense Input
“We will be looking at all aggravating and mitigating circumstances,” Nathan Hochman says
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Nick Reiner Pleads Not Guilty to Murder of Parents Rob and Michele
Reiner’s lawyers are expected to pursue a defense that questions his mental fitness to stand trial
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Justice Department Opens Antitrust Investigation Into Netflix’ Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
The broad query is a routine but significant step as rival bids near a critical point
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Donald Trump Demands Netflix Fire Susan Rice From Board or ‘Pay the Consequences’
“How much is she being paid, and for what???” the president writes on Truth Social
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Timothy Busfield Officially Enters Not Guilty Plea in Child Sexual Abuse Case
A judge approved that the “West Wing” actor be excused from pretrial hearings, which triggered the not-guilty plea
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Conan O’Brien Speaks Out on Rob Reiner Murder Hours After His Christmas Party: ‘I Was in Shock’
“To have that voice go quiet in an instant is still hard for me to comprehend,” the host adds
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California Attorney General Calls for ‘Full and Robust Review’ of Warner Bros. Sale
“We are committed to fighting market consolidation that we find unlawful,” Rob Bonta says
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Sen. Mike Lee Requests Specifics on Netflix-WB Content Licensing, Production and More
Other questions for Ted Sarandos and Bruce Campbell include how YouTube exerts pressure on their pricing
