# Laws broken: states move to block $111bn Paramount merger in court

A coalition of multiple US states is taking legal action to halt Paramount's $111 billion merger, alleging violations of antitrust laws. The case is heading to court, challenging one of the largest media deals in recent history and potentially reshaping the industry.

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## Sources

### Business
- [The Guardian Biz](https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/jul/17/paramount-warner-bros-merger) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:00:06 GMT