Attorney General Phil Weiser joined a coalition of 12 state attorneys general in filing an antitrust lawsuit challenging the $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. by Paramount Skydance Corporation. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, alleges the merger would substantially lessen competition in wide-release theatrical film distribution, anticipated top-grossing film distribution, and basic cable television licensing in violation of Section 7 of the Clayton Act. The coalition seeks a court order blocking the merger before it closes.
The coalition seeks a court order enjoining Paramount Skydance Corporation's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. The attorneys general asked the parties not to close the merger until the judicial process concludes, and stated they will request a temporary restraining order if the parties do not agree. No monetary penalty is sought.
In-house legal teams should review their media and entertainment contracts — especially theatrical film distribution agreements, content licensing agreements, basic cable carriage contracts, and co-production arrangements — for change-of-control and assignment clauses that could be triggered if a counterparty is acquired by or merges with a major studio such as Paramount or Warner Bros. Discovery. Teams should also audit exclusivity, most-favored-nation, and automatic renewal provisions to understand how consolidation among the five major distributors could shift pricing and leverage in negotiations. Finally, companies that do business with competitors should confirm their information-sharing, joint venture, and non-compete provisions remain enforceable and do not create independent antitrust exposure in light of heightened scrutiny by state attorneys general of media and entertainment consolidation.
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"Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 12 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit challenging the $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. by Paramount Skydance Corporation."
"alleges that the merger violates Section 7 of the Clayton Act"
"mergers that may substantially lessen competition or tend to create a monopoly are illegal"
"July 13, 2026 (DENVER)"
"joined a coalition of 12 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit"
"In filing today’s lawsuit, Attorney General Weiser joins the attorneys general of California, Arizona, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, and Washington."
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser led a multistate coalition in filing a notice in Character Technologies, Inc.’s bankruptcy, citing concerns about the company’s safety and privacy practices and sensitive chatbot conversations involving children and adults. The filing seeks protections in any sale or transfer of the company’s business or assets; no penalty or final remedy is reported.
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued a public advisory explaining that e-bikes must meet statutory class requirements and that retailers must clearly disclose what they are selling. The advisory warns that marketing a higher-powered electric vehicle as an e-bike without required disclosures may violate state consumer protection law; it announces no penalty or binding remedy.
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser and a multistate coalition sued the U.S. Department of Labor over its termination of grants for unemployment insurance system improvements. The states allege the terminations breached their grant agreements and seek money damages; the release does not describe a privacy violation or an imposed penalty.
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser joined a multistate coalition in a comment letter opposing HHS’s proposed cuts to Head Start standards. The letter argues the changes could reduce protections and services for children and families; it is an advocacy action, not an enforcement action imposing a penalty or remedy.
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued an advisory reminding landlords of expanded housing protections for survivors of domestic violence, abuse, stalking, and unlawful sexual behavior. The advisory describes obligations involving repayment plans, lease termination, safety measures, and confidentiality; it does not announce a fine or enforcement order against a named landlord.
Colorado joined a coalition of states and local governments in suing the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration over its rule weakening fuel economy standards for new passenger cars and light trucks. The coalition alleges the rule violates federal law; the press release does not report a penalty or a court ruling.