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California reaches settlement allowing Paramount to merge with Warner Bros.

California has settled with Paramount Skydance, allowing the company's $111 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery to proceed. The settlement has drawn criticism from some political and media figures, including former FTC chair Lina Khan, who expressed concerns about the legality of the merger and the effectiveness of behavioral remedies.

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California has settled with Paramount Skydance, allowing the company's $111 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery to proceed. The settlement has drawn criticism from some political and media figures, including former FTC chair Lina Khan, who expressed concerns about the legality of the merger and the effectiveness of behavioral remedies.

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California settles lawsuit against Paramount/Warner merger, angering advocates

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California reaches settlement allowing Paramount to merge with Warner Bros.