Microsoft, Apple among companies urging US Supreme Court to weigh gay workers' rights
A group of 76 companies submitted a brief to the court saying a split among lower courts on that question had created uncertainty for employers and gay workers.
Oct 11, 2017, 22:08 PM IST
Viacom says CEO Phillippe Dauman to resign post immediately; Dooley steps in
Viacom Inc said on Saturday that Chief Executive Philippe Dauman will resign immediately, marking a victory for the family of controlling shareholder Sumner Redstone in the battle for the $40 billion media empire.
Aug 21, 2016, 13:55 PM IST
Viacom investors pay CEO's legal bills in Redstone spat
Viacom Inc disclosed on Friday it would foot the bill for embattled CEO Philippe Dauman`s legal fight against controlling shareholder Sumner Redstone, even as Wall Street cheers the executive`s potential departure.
Jun 18, 2016, 02:12 AM IST
Viacom''s Redstone opposes selling minority stake in Paramount - WSJ
Ailing Viacom Inc controlling shareholder Sumner Redstone opposes Chief Executive Officer Philippe Dauman`s plan to sell a minority stake sale in Viacom`s Paramount Pictures movie studio, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday.
Apr 12, 2016, 09:30 AM IST
Viacom names CEO Dauman as chair as Redstone exits; daughter protests
Viacom Inc`s board of directors named Chief Executive Officer Philippe Dauman as executive chairman, replacing majority owner Sumner Redstone, overriding calls for an independent board chief from Redstone`s daughter, who voted against Dauman.
Feb 05, 2016, 06:14 AM IST
Top investors question whether Viacom's Redstone should step down
Two of the largest shareholders in Viacom Inc have made the highly unusual move of publicly questioning Sumner Redstone`s mental fitness to remain executive chairman of the multi-billion dollar media company.
Dec 03, 2015, 10:32 AM IST
Viacom Inc acquires 50% stake in Prism TV for Rs 940 crore
US-based media firm Viacom Inc on Friday acquired 50 percent stake in Prism TV -- an entity of Reliance Industries-owned Network18 Group -- which owns and operates regional entertainment channels in India, including ETV Marathi and ETV Gujarati, for Rs 940 crore.
Jul 31, 2015, 20:40 PM IST
Viacom to reorganize three domestic network groups to drive growth
Media company Viacom Inc said it will reorganize three of its domestic network groups into two new organizations as part of a restructuring to drive growth.
Apr 07, 2015, 08:42 AM IST
