Paramount’s Shari Redstone Wants a Resolution on President Trump Lawsuit Ahead of Skydance Merger
Redstone, who controls Paramount, has been trying to close a merger with the Hollywood studio Skydance. President Trump’s lawsuit against CBS News is complicating matters.
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Trump and Paramount Seek Mediator for CBS News Lawsuit
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One Month into the Trump Presidency
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