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California settles lawsuit against Paramount/Warner merger, angering advocates
State AGs had "very strong" case that merger is illegal, Lina Khan says.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Ars Technica
Paramount settles lawsuit blocking $110 billion Warner Bros. merger
What happened
Paramount has reached a settlement with California and the 11 other states that sued to block its planned $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros.
The settlement removes a major roadblock standing in the way of the massive media merger.
Key facts
- Paramount has reached a settlement with California and the 11 other states that sued to block its planned $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros.
- Reported by The Verge and published Mon, 21 Sep 2026 22:42:51 UTC.
Why it matters
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California settles lawsuit against Paramount/Warner merger, angering advocates
Paramount settles US states' antitrust lawsuit, clearing the way for its Warner Bros. acquisition
Paramount settles lawsuit blocking $110 billion Warner Bros. merger
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WorldPingBBC Business
Paramount settles lawsuit with US states, clearing way for $110bn merger with Warner Bros
The deal includes an agreement to produce 30 films a year, or Paramount will be forced to sell off parts of its company.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by BBC Business
WorldPingVariety
WGA Settles Antitrust Lawsuit With Paramount Over Warner Bros. Discovery Merger
The Writers Guild of America East and Writers Guild of America West, jointly the WGA, have settled their lawsuit to block the proposed merger of Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery per a statement released by the organization Monday.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Variety
WorldPingThe Guardian
Paramount settles lawsuits with 12 US states, clearing way for Warner merger
States including California and New York sued over concerns of ‘extinguishing competition’ with $81bn merger Paramount has reached a settlement with California and several other states that sued over a proposed $81bn merger with Warner Bros Discovery…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Guardian
WorldPingEngadget
Paramount settles US states' antitrust lawsuit, clearing the way for its Warner Bros. acquisition
The mega-merger of the year will apparently go forward.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Engadget
WorldPingFrance 24
Paramount settles with US states to clear Warner Bros. mega-merger
Paramount has reached a settlement with a group of US states that clears the way for its takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, officials announced Monday, creating a Hollywood empire spanning television, news and cinema.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24