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Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Challenged in Court by California and 11 Other States

California and 11 other US states have filed a lawsuit to block Paramount's $110bn merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, arguing it would harm movie theaters and damage America's entertainment industry.

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US states sue to block Paramount's $110bn merger with Warner Sky News – US
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Twelve US states have sued to block Paramount from acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery in a $110bn 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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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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California leads lawsuit to block Paramount Warner Bros mega mergerBBC 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.

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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

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