Ooh, the states have gone for a number of conditions that will crystallize into requirements for divestments if Paramount fails to meet its expansive promises.

…Which the states likely believe will happen.

It’s a smart way for both sides to kick the problem downstream a bit until there’s a new administration.

It’s also a way for David Ellison to lock himself legally into doing things he personally wants to do (massive amounts of scripted production) while holding off his father and other investors.