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Warner Bros sues Amazon for illegally poaching executives under contract

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25 Jul 2026
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Warner Bros Discovery has filed a lawsuit against Amazon accusing it of illegally recruiting employees who are still under contract, including HBO Max marketing executive Pia Barlow. The lawsuit claims Amazon induced employees to breach their term agreements, which are valid until late 2027, violating California law. This legal action highlights ongoing tensions over employment contract enforcement in California and could impact hiring practices in the media industry. Amazon MGM Studios has not commented on the lawsuit.

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