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Warner Bros. sues Amazon for poaching HBO executives

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Warner Bros. Discovery has filed a lawsuit against Amazon, alleging that the tech giant intentionally interfered with contractual relations by poaching key employees. The lawsuit specifically cites the departure of Pia Barlow, a former HBO Max executive whose contract was not set to expire for several more years. Warner Bros. claims Amazon offered Barlow a higher salary and legal representation to breach her agreement, and also attempted to lure another high-ranking HBO executive. AI

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Warner Bros. sues Amazon for poaching HBO executives

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    Amazon accused of poaching HBO employees in Warner Bros. lawsuit

    Warner Bros. Discovery has sued Amazon for 'inducing' its employees to breach their contracts.

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