Fox Creates Advisory Committee in Settlement of Complaint Over Sexual Harassment

21st Century Fox has set up a committee of outside experts to help Fox News improve its workplace culture as part of a settlement with a shareholder who accused the company of breaching its fiduciary duty by failing to clean up the news network's "hostile work environment."

 
Charlie Rose Suspended After Sexual-Harassment Allegations

Longtime television journalist Charlie Rose has been suspended by CBS and his trademark interview show pulled from PBS and Bloomberg following allegations published by The Washington Post that he sexually harassed several women.

 
AT&T's CEO Readies for a Fresh Government Fight

The Justice Department's lawsuit challenging AT&T's bid for Time Warner isn't the first time CEO Randall Stephenson's strategic plans have been upended by the federal government around Thanksgiving.

 
U.S. Files Lawsuit Challenging AT&T-Time Warner Deal

The Justice Department filed a lawsuit Monday challenging AT&T's proposed acquisition of Time Warner, alleging the combination of the two companies poses an unlawful threat to competition that could raise prices and slow innovation.

 
Takata Faces Creditor Backlash Over Bankruptcy Payment Plan

Auto parts maker Takata Corp. is headed into a tough last lap as it races to raise money to pay off a settlement with the U.S. Justice Department over its defective air bags.

 
Starboard Value Takes 10.7% Stake in Mellanox Technologies

Starboard Value has taken a 10.7% stake in Mellanox Technologies, urging the company to improve its margins and stock and explore a potential sale, a thesis in part helped by deal talks at Marvell Technology, where Starboard has a seat.

 
Activist Jana Discloses Stake in Outback Steakhouse Owner

Shares of Outback Steakhouse owner Bloomin' Brands shot up on Monday after activist hedge fund Jana Partners disclosed a large stake and plans to push for change, including a possible sale.

 
Bankrupt Toys 'R' Us Seeks Cash Bonus for CEO

Toys 'R' Us is seeking bankruptcy court permission to pay Dave Brandon, the company's chief executive officer since 2015, a cash bonus of as much as $12 million for 2017, on top of a $2.8 million "retention" bonus he received just before the company filed for bankruptcy in September, according to court filings.

 
Jeff Bewkes May Have to Write a New Ending for Time Warner

If Time Warner Inc.'s marriage to AT&T Inc. is derailed by the Justice Department, Time Warner Chief Executive Jeff Bewkes's perfect exit script will have to be rewritten and perhaps a new suitor found

 
National Air Cargo Cleared to Leave Bankruptcy

National Air Cargo's debt-repayment plan has been approved by a federal judge, clearing the way for the struggling military-transport contractor to emerge from bankruptcy protection after more than three years.

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