SCOTUS Sets Short Window for States to Reply in ParaBros Merger Challenge
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The Supreme Court has given blue-state attorneys general, including California's Rob Bonta, until Sept. 25, 2026 to respond to Iowa and Montana's bid to challenge the Paramount Skydance–Warner Bros. Discovery merger, a move that could precipitate expedited review but does not guarantee a hearing; the case centers on a high-stakes antitrust dispute over a roughly $111 billion deal with significant financial implications and ongoing litigation timelines.
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