# Judge approves Paramount settlement with states over Warner buyout, clearing way for merger

https://mins.news/en/item/81244

- The Associated Press, 2026-10-01 03:00 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://bit.ly/4rEa2Z0

> A federal judge approved Paramount’s settlement with 12 states that had sued over its takeover of Warner Bros., allowing the merger to move toward completion soon.

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