Shari Redstone in ‘tough spot' as Paramount board fears settling with Trump will open Pandora's box on bribery lawsuits: sources
1. Paramount faces a $20 billion lawsuit from Trump regarding CBS actions. 2. Redstone may settle for $50 million to facilitate an $8 billion deal. 3. D&O insurance does not cover bribery, raising legal concerns for Paramount. 4. Trump's lawsuit holds up FCC approval for the Paramount-Skydance sale. 5. Settlement may be seen as bribery, risking further shareholder and legal issues.