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California Attorney General Announces Lawsuit to Block Paramount's Acquisition of Warner Bros.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta has stated that he and 11 other state attorneys general will sue to prevent Paramount's $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The announcement was made on August 24, 2026.

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California Attorney General Rob Bonta has stated that he and 11 other state attorneys general will sue to prevent Paramount's $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The announcement was made on August 24, 2026.

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California Cancels Talks With Paramount Over Warner Bros. Merger

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California Attorney General Announces Lawsuit to Block Paramount's Acquisition of Warner Bros.