# Paramount’s Mega-Merger Faces Legal Pushback

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Podcast: [Los Angeles News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/los-angeles-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7458113)
Published: 2026-05-26T22:44:34+00:00
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Paramount’s blockbuster bid to buy Warner Bros. Discovery is hitting a major roadblock as California’s AG and other states prepare to challenge the deal, fearing job losses and anti-competitive fallout from merging CNN, CBS News, and major studios. To fend off legal fire, Paramount has tapped antitrust legend Jeffrey Kessler — the lawyer who famously took on Live Nation — to defend the merger. Over 5,000 industry workers have already rallied against the deal, urging state action. With federal and European regulators still weighing in and a September deadline looming, this high-stakes showdown could reshape Hollywood — and may echo past battles like the Nexstar-Tegna case, where courts stepped in to halt consolidation. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ea2ee6007ec3676b

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