# States Sue to Block Warner Bros. Discovery Merger | Venice Beach News

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Published: 2026-07-18T01:08:46+00:00
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California’s Attorney General and eleven other states are suing to block Paramount’s $111 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, arguing it violates antitrust laws and could crush competition, raise prices, and reduce content quality. The Writers Guild of America has also filed a lawsuit, warning the deal will hurt writers’ pay and opportunities. A federal judge is expected to rule soon on a temporary restraining order that could halt the deal for up to 28 days—keeping the future of Hollywood’s biggest merger in suspense. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/ac54c5532f531bec

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