Nevada Joins Lawsuit Challenging Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger
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Nevada Joins Lawsuit Challenging Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger
- Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford joined a coalition of 11 other state attorneys general in a lawsuit challenging the proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. by Paramount Skydance Corporation.
- The lawsuit, filed on July 13, 2026, alleges that the merger would violate Section 7 of the Clayton Act by substantially lessening competition in the film and cable industries.
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Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford has joined a coalition of 11 other state attorneys general in filing a lawsuit to block the proposed $110 billion merger between Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. and Paramount Skydance Corporation. The lawsuit, led by California Attorney General Rob Bonta, was filed on July 13, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.
The attorneys general argue that the merger, which would combine two of Hollywood’s five major film studios and two of the five major basic cable companies, would significantly reduce competition. They allege that this would harm consumers through higher prices, a decline in the theatrical exhibition of films, and a reduction in the variety, quality, and amount of content available. Specifically, the lawsuit claims the combined entity would control approximately one-third of theatrical motion pictures and basic cable programming in the U.S.
On July 20, 2026, a U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California judge granted the states’ request for a temporary restraining order, temporarily halting the merger while the court considers a preliminary injunction. Attorney General Ford stated that this was an “important victory” in ensuring competition and protecting consumer choices.
Former Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt has previously expressed opinions against Nevada aligning with California’s political actions. Laxalt, who served as Nevada’s Attorney General from 2015 to 2019, has often criticized what he perceives as California’s influence on Nevada politics, frequently using anti-California messages in his campaigns.