According to people familiar with the matter, Paramount has discussed setting up an editorial board for CNN and other safeguards to resolve concerns about the independence of the media's news editors. The relevant negotiations allegedly predate the antitrust lawsuit, which is aimed at blocking Paramount's plan to buy CNN's parent company Warner Bros. Exploration for $81 billion.

According to people familiar with the matter, Paramount has discussed setting up an editorial board for CNN and other safeguards to resolve concerns about the independence of the media's news editors. The relevant negotiations allegedly predate the antitrust lawsuit, which is aimed at blocking Paramount's plan to buy CNN's parent company Warner Bros. Exploration for $81 billion.