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Paramount Warner Bros Mega Merger Challenged in Court

California and 11 other US states have joined to halt a $110bn merger between Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery, citing potential harm to movie theaters and the entertainment industry.

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US states sue to block Paramount's $110bn merger with Warner Sky News – US
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The state, where both studios have headquarters, has joined 11 others to halt the deal.

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US states sue to block Paramount's $110bn merger with WarnerSky News – US
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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.

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California leads lawsuit to block Paramount Warner Bros mega mergerBBC News – Business
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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.

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Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Is Challenged in Court by California and 11 Other StatesNYTimes – Business
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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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States Prepare Lawsuit to Block Paramount’s Merger With Warner Bros.NYTimes – Business
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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.

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