Ars Technica
California settles lawsuit against Paramount/Warner merger, angering advocates
Monday, September 21, 2026
California settled a lawsuit challenging the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, according to the state attorney general's office. Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan stated the state had a "very strong" legal case that the merger violated antitrust law. The terms of the settlement were not disclosed. Consumer advocacy groups expressed opposition to the settlement.
