Burbank council seeks options to protect local jobs amid possible Warner Brothers sale, city attorney says suit unlikely After sustained public comment urging action, the Burbank City Council directed staff to draft letters to state and federal officials asking them to review any studio acquisition for local job impacts, and asked the city attorney for an informational memo on options — though the city attorney said Burbank likely lacks authority to bring an antitrust suit without outside counsel.

The Burbank City Council is taking a stand to protect local jobs in light of the potential Warner Brothers sale, but can they navigate the legal hurdles ahead?

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Department of Justice files new suit against Visa over debit card fees DOJ initiates litigation against Visa concerning debit card interchange fee practices.

The House Commerce Committee's recent meeting revealed alarming insights on how skyrocketing payment card fees are squeezing small businesses and impacting consumer choices.

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NASCAR Shocks FRM and 23XI by Withdrawing Charter Offer Amid Legal Dispute

Amid a legal dispute over antitrust practices, NASCAR has reportedly withdrawn its charter offers to Front Row Motorsports and 23XI Racing...

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