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US states preparing lawsuit to block Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros, sources say
State attorneys general are drafting an antitrust challenge as the $110 billion merger faces criticism over competition and potential job losses in Hollywood.
- Sources told Reuters on Friday that a group of states, including California and New York, are preparing a lawsuit to block Paramount Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros.
- Led by California, officials from about 10 states have spent months investigating whether the deal would harm competition, drafting a complaint and discussing potential lawsuit logistics.
- Hollywood and Wall Street are closely watching the high-stakes deal, which faces pushback from actors and writers concerned about the potential elimination of industry jobs.
- The lawsuit would mark the boldest move yet by states in antitrust enforcement as the Trump administration takes a more business-friendly view, though no final filing decisions have been made.
- Analysts note Paramount faces an easier road to federal regulatory clearance, as Paramount CEO David Ellison's father, Larry Ellison, has cultivated ties with President Donald Trump.
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States vs. Skydance: The $110 Billion Battle Over Warner Bros Acquisition
U.S. states, including California and New York, plan to file a lawsuit to block Paramount Skydance's acquisition of Warner Bros. for $110 billion. The lawsuit represents a significant antitrust effort by the states despite easier federal clearance anticipated due to political connections. Industry stakeholders and Wall Street watch closely.
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Paramount CEO David Ellison is the son of Oracle's billionaire and co-founder Larry Ellison, who cultivated ties with President Donald Trump
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Leaning Left2Leaning Right6Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution46% Right
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