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Twelve States File Lawsuit to Block Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery Merger

Twelve states, led by California, have initiated a lawsuit to block the $111 billion merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery, which was recently approved by the Trump administration. California Attorney General Rob Bonta expressed concerns that the merger would negatively impact prices, quality, and content availability for consumers.

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Twelve states, led by California, have initiated a lawsuit to block the $111 billion merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery, which was recently approved by the Trump administration. California Attorney General Rob Bonta expressed concerns that the merger would negatively impact prices, quality, and content availability for consumers.

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States sue to block Paramount/WBD merger that was approved by Trump admin

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Twelve States File Lawsuit to Block Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery Merger