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Paramount CEO Struggles to Clear Antitrust Hurdle

Updated 2026-08-24 22:10 UTC 1 source Negative

Paramount CEO David Ellison faces an antitrust challenge from state attorneys general, which is hindering his deal to buy WBD. The situation highlights ongoing regulatory hurdles in media mergers.

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Paramount CEO David Ellison is at the final hurdle before buying WBD. So far, he can't clear it

An antitrust challenge by a group of state attorneys general has left Paramount CEO David Ellison hunting for avenues to get his deal for WBD done.

2026-08-24 21:56 UTC