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Meta has agreed to pay up to $18 billion to resolve a major child safety lawsuit brought by state attorneys general, while implementing new platform safeguards for teenagers. The historic agreement addresses allegations that the company’s design harmed minors and establishes stricter age verification and data privacy measures.
Meta has agreed to pay approximately $18 billion to settle lawsuits brought by multiple US states alleging that its social media platforms, particularly Instagram, are engineered to addict teenagers and harm their mental health. The landmark financial resolution arrives amid intensified regulatory scrutiny and congressional oversight of digital youth safety.
The proposed merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. has received approval from Mexico, leaving a lawsuit by US State Attorneys General as the sole remaining barrier. David Ellison's Friday ParaBros News Dump included complaints about the 'needless costs' of the antitrust suit.
Following a cyberattack on Hugging Face, a group of U.S. state attorneys general has criticized OpenAI, citing its 'inability or unwillingness to ensure security' as an immediate risk.
Paramount has agreed to delay its $110 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery until at least June 2027, following a lawsuit filed by state attorneys general seeking to block the deal. The decision comes as legal challenges against the acquisition continue to play out in court.
Paramount has strongly criticized a lawsuit filed by state attorneys general challenging its merger with Warner Bros., calling it "one of the weakest merger challenges in modern antitrust history." The company is preparing to fight multiple lawsuits ahead of a Temporary Restraining Order hearing.
The Writers Guild of America (WGA) has filed a lawsuit to block the proposed merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery, alleging that the deal would lead to reduced pay and fewer opportunities for writers. State attorneys general have also filed emergency motions to halt the mega-merger, citing antitrust concerns.
The proposed $111 billion merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. is facing significant regulatory hurdles, with state attorneys general preparing a lawsuit to block the deal. Paramount is reportedly evaluating its future operations in California amidst these regulatory threats.
A federal judge rejected Meta Platforms' request to dismiss a lawsuit filed by 29 US state attorneys general, who accuse the company of designing Facebook and Instagram to be addictive for children and knowingly concealing the harm.
Shopify is reportedly preparing to ban all vape products from its e-commerce platform, following increasing pressure from state Attorneys General.
North Korea has reaffirmed its status as an irreversible nuclear power, stating that denuclearization is a definitively closed issue. The country also rebuked Seoul and the EU for rejecting its nuclear status.
OpenAI is currently under investigation by a coalition of state attorneys general, though the specific reasons or scope of the probe were not immediately detailed.
Three Democratic state attorneys general reported that their deputies were turned away from a roundtable event hosted by JD Vance on Tuesday, despite Vance's assertion that the 'fraud crackdown' should not be partisan.
Republican state Attorneys General have launched an investigation into major credit rating agencies Fitch, Moody’s, and S&P concerning their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) ratings practices.
Senator Ashley Moody has launched the STOP FRAUD in Medicaid Act, an effort aimed at closing a legal loophole that currently shields fraud recipients from prosecution by state attorneys general.
DirecTV and eight state attorneys general have filed antitrust lawsuits to block the proposed $6.2 billion merger between Nexstar and Tegna, citing concerns over pay-TV prices and jobs, with state officials calling the merger illegal, even after President Donald Trump endorsed it in February.
A coalition of 13 state Attorneys General has filed a lawsuit against OneMain Financial, alleging deceptive practices related to its add-on sales policies.
State attorneys general. Foreign approvals. Consumer lawsuits. Even without the Justice Department stepping in, Paramount still faces several roadblocks to completing its acquisition of Warner Bros.
Democratic state attorneys general have announced a lawsuit against the Trump administration concerning its vaccine policy in the United States.
State attorneys general guaranteed $12.1 billion. Meta says it's holding back $5.3 billion unless its rivals sign on.
Nexstar and State Attorneys General have outlined plans for a $1,500-per-hour special master to oversee compliance in their antitrust case, but they remain at odds over several key details.
Meta Platforms Inc. lost its last-minute attempt to halt a significant trial initiated by state attorneys general, who allege the social media giant's platforms addict children and contribute to youth mental health issues.
Fifteen state attorneys general have sent a letter to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, instructing the company to preserve all materials related to the recent Hugging Face data breach.
A court hearing took place to consider an emergency motion by state attorneys general seeking to pause the proposed Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger. Lawyers for both sides presented arguments, with the judge expected to rule on the motion next week.
Paramount requested the recusal of the judge initially assigned to the antitrust lawsuit filed by state attorneys general concerning the Warner Bros. Discovery merger. A new judge has since been appointed to oversee the case.
Twelve US states, along with various industry groups, have filed lawsuits seeking to block the proposed merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery. They argue that the combination would harm competition and is not in the public interest.
State attorneys general are reportedly preparing to file a lawsuit this week to halt the proposed $111 billion merger between Paramount and Warner Bros., posing a significant obstacle to the deal.
A federal judge rejected Meta Platforms' attempt to dismiss a lawsuit filed by 29 U.S. state attorneys general. The lawsuit accuses Meta of intentionally designing Facebook and Instagram to addict children and concealing the harm.
A Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors report detailing potential job losses and economic impacts from a Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger has strengthened the position of state attorneys general considering action against the deal.
OpenAI is facing an investigation by a coalition of US state attorneys general regarding the potential impact of its ChatGPT AI on young users. The company has stated its commitment to learning and addressing concerns raised by the inquiry.
OpenAI, the artificial intelligence company, is reportedly facing an investigation by a group of state attorneys general concerning its business practices and AI models.
Nexstar has responded to a lawsuit filed by DirecTV and several state attorneys general, arguing that the federal judge's decision to freeze its $6.2 billion merger with Tegna "degrades the very assets it purports to protect." The company has requested an expedited appeal.
Five new state attorneys general, including some Republicans, have joined an antitrust lawsuit seeking to block the $6.2 billion merger of local TV station owners Nexstar and Tegna, while Ohio has reached a settlement.
A judge is hearing a state challenge to the Justice Department's approval of a $14 billion deal involving Hewlett Packard Enterprise, with Democratic state attorneys general arguing the settlement was ineffective and corrupt.
State Attorneys General have filed a lawsuit to block the proposed merger between Nexstar and Tegna, a deal that has also been backed by former President Trump.
A coalition of public interest groups are calling on state attorneys general to try to block Paramount’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros.
If the Justice Department and foreign regulators approves the deal, it'll be up to state attorneys general to challenge the merger.
State attorneys general and local leaders filed a federal lawsuit challenging new United States Postal Service rules governing mail-in ballots, warning that the changes could severely disrupt election processes.
Paramount has demanded that state attorneys general and the WGA post a $1.88 billion bond to cover potential financial losses incurred by delays to its proposed merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. This demand comes as the company faces an antitrust lawsuit challenging the merger.
Paramount's antitrust commitments in the UK, made to secure approval for its $111 billion Warner Bros. Discovery deal, are seen as strengthening the hand of 12 state attorneys general suing to block the merger, according to anti-merger groups.
Paramount is pushing for a November trial date in its legal dispute with Warner Bros., while state Attorneys General are advocating for an April trial.
Several state attorneys general have voiced concerns that the Department of Justice's settlement with Live Nation does not adequately serve the public interest, suggesting the agreement may not go far enough to address antitrust issues.
Mexico has formally requested that US state attorneys general criminally investigate cases of Mexican immigrants who have died in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody or during agency operations.
Paramount CEO David Ellison is actively supporting a bipartisan federal film tax incentive, meeting with House members to discuss the initiative. This move comes amidst a proposed merger challenge by state attorneys general.
Nexstar is challenging a federal judge's injunction on its $6.2 billion merger with Tegna, accusing DirecTV and state attorneys general of acting out of commercial and political self-interest. The company vowed to fight back against antitrust allegations.
Online commerce platform Shopify will prohibit all vape sales following pressure from several US state attorneys general aiming to curb illegal e-cigarette sales.
Paramount's proposed $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery has become a political issue, with state Attorneys General expressing concerns beyond antitrust, especially in a challenging election year for incumbents.
The United States Men's National Team secured a dominant victory over Paraguay in their World Cup opening match, with Folarin Balogun scoring a brace. However, the win was overshadowed by an injury scare involving star player Christian Pulisic.
State Attorneys General are challenging a shift in the Trump administration's policy regarding medical marijuana.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testified in a high-stakes trial against Elon Musk, stating that Musk had sought a 90% stake and greater control of the company in its initial stages. Altman's testimony also addressed questions regarding his trustworthiness and past discussions with Musk about AI safety.
State Attorneys General in the US are demanding legal authority to stop drones delivering drugs and weapons into prisons, citing federal legal uncertainty that leaves corrections officials unable to intercept contraband in real-time.
US District Judge Mustafa Kasubhai in Eugene, Oregon, said at a hearing that he would grant a summary judgment motion in a lawsuit brought by state attorneys general from 19 states and Washington DC.
Nexstar Media’s proposed $6.2 billion takeover of local TV station rival Tegna is being challenged in court by eight state attorneys general, who argue that the merger represents an illegal…
Democratic attorneys general from 21 states, including Oregon, New York, California, and Arizona, have filed a lawsuit against Donald Trump concerning his administration's new tariffs.
As events are leaning toward David Ellison and Paramount prevailing in its $108 billion hostile-takeover bid for Warner Bros Discovery, almost a dozen Republican state attorneys general are insisting