California Attorney General Rob Bonta canceled a Monday meeting with Paramount Skydance to begin preliminary discussions on a potential settlement of the state’s lawsuit challenging Paramount’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. Bonta said the meeting was called off after a confidentiality issue tied to a Friday meeting, which he said Paramount leaked and misrepresented.
WHO:California Attorney General Rob Bonta; Paramount Skydance representatives
WHAT:Bonta canceled a planned meeting to start preliminary settlement discussions in the state’s lawsuit over Paramount Skydance’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.
WHEN:Reported Aug 24, 2026 at 6:15 AM ET
WHERE:California
WHY:Bonta said the meeting was canceled after a confidentiality issue stemming from a Friday meeting, which he said Paramount leaked and misrepresented.
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