California Gov. Candidate Xavier Becerra Hopes the Paramount-Warner Antitrust Suit ‘Settles Before Court’
"You get way more done in the conference room than you do in the courtroom," the Democratic nominee adds The post California Gov. Candidate Xavier Becerra Hopes the Paramount-Warner Antitrust Suit ‘Settles Before Court’ appeared first on TheWrap .
Xavier Becerra, the Democratic candidate for California's governor, expressed optimism that the antitrust lawsuit against the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger would be resolved before its scheduled trial in March. During a Politico conference on Tuesday, Becerra advocated for settling the dispute outside of court, stating that "you get way more done in the conference room than you do in the courtroom."
This was the first public comment from the gubernatorial hopeful regarding the lawsuit initiated by 12 state attorneys general, including California's Attorney General Rob Bonta. Becerra, who previously served as Secretary of Health and Human Services under Joe Biden and as California's Attorney General from 2017 to 2021, highlighted the complexity of antitrust cases, describing them as "a different animal from most litigation" and emphasizing their "very fact intensive" nature.
Despite the legal challenges, Becerra expressed concern for the entertainment industry in California, emphasizing the need to preserve its vibrancy. He urged both parties to act maturely and avoid being "kids" in the process, emphasizing that the departure of a major industry player like Warner Bros. Discovery would not be beneficial for working families.
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