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The state, where both studios have headquarters, has joined 11 others to halt the deal.
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Sky News – US Sky
US states sue to block Paramount's $110bn merger with Warner
Twelve US states have sued to block Paramount from acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery in a $110bn deal.
BBC News – Business BBC
California leads lawsuit to block Paramount Warner Bros mega merger
The state, where the both studios have headquarters, has joined 11 others to halt the deal.
NYTimes – Business NYT
Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Is Challenged in Court by California and 11 Other States
The lawsuit, filed by California and 11 other states, argues that the deal would harm movie theaters and damage America’s entertainment industry.
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NYTimes – Business NYT
States Prepare Lawsuit to Block Paramount’s Merger With Warner Bros.
State attorneys general are said to be getting ready to file a lawsuit as soon as this week to halt the $111 billion deal, a potential major obstacle.
