Led by California Attorney General Rob Bonta, the case alleges the deal is illegal under antitrust law.
Led by California Attorney General Rob Bonta, the case alleges the deal is illegal under antitrust law
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July 13, 2026 4:13PM (EDT)
The Paramount Pictures logo is displayed on the water tower in Los Angeles, California, on February 17, 2026. Paramount Skydance attempts a hostile takeover bid of Warner Bros. (Photo by Michael Yanow/Nur/Photo via Getty Images)
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