Paramount, attorneys general settle lawsuit, clearing a path for Warner Bros. merger
- Posted on September 21, 2026
- By Los Angeles Times
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California's Attorney General Rob Bonta has reached a settlement agreement with Paramount, effectively ending legal opposition to the massive Warner Bros. merger. This landmark resolution removes significant regulatory obstacles that threatened the $111 billion entertainment industry deal. The coalition of state attorneys general, which filed the historic lawsuit challenging the transaction, will now withdraw their legal action, allowing the merger to proceed without further litigation delays.
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