Warner Bros. is suing Amazon for poaching employees
The Verge·July 25, 2026
Warner Bros. Discovery has filed a lawsuit against Amazon, alleging that the company has been illegally poaching its employees. The complaint specifically mentions Pia Barlow, a former senior VP for originals marketing, who is set to join Amazon as head of original series marketing despite being under contract with Warner Bros. until October 31st. Warner Bros. claims that Amazon has engaged in a "lawless employee shopping spree" to recruit top talent from established Hollywood companies. Amazon is also believed to be targeting other high-profile Warner Bros. employees, including Francesca Orsi, HBO's head of drama series and films.
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