# California leads lawsuit to block Paramount Warner Bros mega merger

- Published: 2026-07-13T23:17:32Z
- Updated: 2026-07-14T13:56:51Z
- Section: Business
- Language: English (en)
- Source: BBC News — https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgev34lvgp4o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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The state, where the both studios have headquarters, has joined 11 others to halt the deal. 

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