New York, other states sue to block Paramount’s merger with Warner Bros.
( July 13, 2026, 16:19 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: New York Attorney General Letitia James and a coalition of 11 other attorneys general today sued Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery, two of the nation’s largest media companies, to block a proposed $110 billion merger that would illegally undermine competition throughout the entertainment industry. “This merger would destroy that competition, creating a massive company with unprecedented power and influence over news and entertainment across the globe. Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros. threatens to raise costs for consumers and put jobs and businesses nationwide at risk. I thank my fellow attorneys general for joining this effort to uphold the law and block this merger,” said Attorney General James.See full statement....
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