California Attorney General Rob Bonta cancelled a scheduled meeting with Paramount representatives on 24 August 2026, citing the company's 'lack of good faith' and leaked confidential settlement communications. The merger agreement hit a major procedural setback.
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California AG Rob Bonta was scheduled to meet with Paramount representatives on Monday, he said, but canceled the meeting.
California AG Rob Bonta cancels settlement talks at the last minute due to Paramount’s "bad faith” leaking of and misrepresentation of confidential settlement communications. @katiephang.bsky.social youtu.be/hsZWuBACoaI?... YouTube video by Katie Phang
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