# New York Attorney General

Type: regulatory_body

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## Timeline

- **2026-07-21**: Extended EU Deadline — New preliminary review deadline after the 10-working-day extension triggered by the divestiture submission.
- **2026-07-07**: Original EU Preliminary Review Deadline — The initial Commission deadline for Phase I review, now replaced by the extended date.
- **2026-06-30**: Formal Submission of Divestiture Proposal — Paramount will submit the divestiture offer to the EU Commission, automatically extending the preliminary review deadline.
- **2026-06-24**: Divestiture Offer Disclosed — A person familiar reveals Paramount is ready to sell its film distribution JV with Universal Pictures to resolve EU antitrust issues.
- **2026-06-23**: Meeting with EU Antitrust Regulators — Paramount Skydance officials meet with EU Commission representatives to discuss competition concerns, focusing on film distribution.
- **2026-06-16**: U.S. DOJ Clearance — The U.S. Department of Justice clears the acquisition, ruling it unlikely to harm competition or consumers. (Exact date unspecified, referred to as 'last week' from June 24).
- **2026-06-11**: Pomerantz LLP Announces Investigations — Pomerantz issues press releases for all five companies, seeking lead plaintiffs for potential securities class actions.
- **2026-06-04**: Celsius Texas AG Investigation — Texas AG Paxton announces investigation into Celsius's marketing of high-caffeine drinks to children. Stock falls 7.53%.
- **2026-06-03**: Compass Antitrust Probe Disclosure — Media reports NY AG antitrust investigation into Compass's $1.6B acquisition of Anywhere Real Estate. Stock falls 11.82%.
- **2026-06-01**: Wise Money Laundering Report — The Bureau of Investigative Journalism reports Belgian probe into Wise accounts used for money laundering. Stock falls 4.63% on June 2.
- **2026-05-28**: Photronics Q2 Earnings Miss — Photronics reports Q2 revenue of $209M, down YoY, and operating margin contraction. Stock falls 36.4%.
- **2026-05-28**: Gap Inc. Q1 Earnings Miss — Gap reports Q1 revenue of $3.5B, 1% growth YoY, missing estimates; cuts full-year guidance. Stock falls 15.4% on May 29.
- **2026-04-05**: Response Deadline — Expected deadline for Nexstar and Tegna to file a formal response to the state lawsuit.
- **2026-03-19**: 8 States Sue — California, New York, and six other states file a federal lawsuit to block the merger.
- **2026-02**: Reuters Exclusive: EU Approval Expected with Minor Concessions — Reuters reports Paramount is willing to sell minor channels like children's brands to secure EU clearance for the Warner deal.

## Recent coverage (3 stories)

### Paramount's $110B Warner Deal: EU Divestiture Play Extends Deadline to July 21
2026-06-28 14:50:04 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 9

Paramount Skydance's offer to sell its film distribution JV with Universal Pictures aims to win EU antitrust clearance for the $110B Warner Bros Discovery acquisition. The remedy extends the review deadline to July 21, while U.S. states prepare a lawsuit despite DOJ clearance. The separate FSR review over sovereign wealth fund financing underscores the multi-layered regulatory gauntlet.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/paramount-warner-eu-divestiture-legal-analysis

### Pomerantz Triggers 5 Securities Probes After 36.4% Photronics Plunge Leads Wave
2026-06-15 03:13:46 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 5

Pomerantz LLP launched five securities fraud investigations on a single day, citing stock drops following adverse events. The Compass probe uniquely intertwines antitrust and securities law, while Photronics’ 36.4% crash raises classic disclosure concerns.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/pomerantz-securities-fraud-investigations-compass-photronics-celsius-gap-wise

### 8 States Sue to Block $6.2B Nexstar-Tegna Merger Over Antitrust Concerns
2026-03-19 20:44:48 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 3

A coalition of eight states, led by California and New York, has filed a lawsuit to block Nexstar's $6.2 billion acquisition of Tegna. The legal challenge centers on concerns over reduced competition in local news markets and potential price hikes for cable and satellite subscribers.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/8-states-sue-to-block-nexstar-tegna-merger

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