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Oregon seeks court review of Paramount Warner merger

PUBLISHED Jul 7, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

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Portland, Oregon. The Oregon attorney general, Dan Rayfield, said Tuesday he will ask a Multnomah County court to pause or delay Paramount's $110 billion bid to acquire Warner Bros and to compel production of internal records tied to 'Project Warrior,' ahead of the planned July 16 closing. Rayfield filed for a 60-day delay and an expedited hearing on July 7, seeking to review lobbying-related records; a Paramount spokesperson said the materials sought do not affect antitrust compliance and that the company has provided relevant documents. Other states, including California and New York, are reported to be preparing legal actions that could affect the transaction timeline.

By Emily Rhodes | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Prior months: Industry and state regulators monitored Paramount's $110 billion offer for Warner Bros; multistate scrutiny increased.
June (previous month): Reports emerged that several states were preparing potential legal challenges to the merger.
July 7: Oregon filed documents seeking records tied to 'Project Warrior' and announced intent to seek court orders.
July 7: Oregon asked for a 60-day pause or expedited hearing to prevent closing before review; Paramount said it would not close before July 16.
Following filings: Other states, including California and New York, continued preparing or evaluating possible lawsuits to block or challenge the deal.

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Who Benefited

State regulators, competing streaming services and consumers could benefit from increased transparency and potential regulatory safeguards if courts require additional disclosures or delay the transaction.

Who Impacted

Paramount, its investors and partners face potential delay, increased legal costs and greater uncertainty about the timing and certainty of the $110 billion Warner Bros acquisition.

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Who Impacted

Paramount, its investors and partners face potential delay, increased legal costs and greater uncertainty about the timing and certainty of the $110 billion Warner Bros acquisition.