Warner Bros. Discovery has initiated a lawsuit against Amazon, alleging that the company illegally poached employees, including Pia Barlow, who previously served as senior vice president for originals marketing. The complaint states that Amazon has engaged in what Warner describes as a 'lawless employee shopping spree.' Reports indicate that Francesca Orsi, HBO's head of drama series and films, is also among those targeted by Amazon. Barlow is scheduled to start her new role as Amazon's head of original series marketing on August 3rd, despite being under contract with Warner until October 31st.
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Warner Bros. Discovery files lawsuit against Amazon for employee poaching
Warner Bros. Discovery has filed a lawsuit against Amazon, claiming it illegally poached employees, including Pia Barlow. The lawsuit alleges that Amazon's actions constitute a 'lawless employee shopping spree,' with additional reports suggesting other Warner employees may also be targeted.
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