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States settle lawsuit with Paramount, paving way for Warner merger

22 Sep 2026, 10:00 GMT By FRANCE24
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Article States settle lawsuit with Paramount, paving way for Warner merger
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Twelve states and Hollywood writers challenging Paramount’s buyout of Warner Bros. Discovery agreed to settle their lawsuits on Monday, effectively paving the way for the $81 billion mega merger to cross the finish line, with some new commitments from the company.