Justice Department Clears Way for Paramount Skydance to Buy Warner Bros. Discovery

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The Department of Justice's Antitrust Division has closed its probe into the $110 billion Paramount Skydance-Warner Bros. Discovery deal.
Enforcers determined the acquisition is unlikely to harm competition or American consumers, and may even increase competition.
Paramount Skydance stated the deal is pro-competitive and will create a stronger company.
The transaction still faces potential legal hurdles from state attorneys general.
Critics argue the merger could lower pay for entertainment professionals and give the combined entity excessive power over content.
The Justice Department rejected claims that the deal would reduce competition in movie production or distribution.

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