California AG says settlement needs robust structural remedies
By The BriefBrief
California Attorney General Rob Bonta told CNBC that the states challenging Paramount Skydance’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery would require “robust structural remedies” to settle the antitrust case. Bonta said the states want to focus on three markets alleged to violate antitrust law, and noted the matter is set for trial in March.
WHO:Rob Bonta
WHAT:California AG Rob Bonta said a settlement of the states’ antitrust lawsuit would require robust structural remedies.
WHEN:Reported Aug 20, 2026 at 10:59 AM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:Bonta was responding to questions about whether the states could reach a settlement in the antitrust case challenging the proposed merger.
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