https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/paramount-repeats-demand-that-states-wga-post-bond-over-warner-bros-merger-delayContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/paramount-repeats-demand-that-states-wga-post-bond-over-warner-bros-merger-delayhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/paramount-repeats-demand-that-states-wga-post-bond-over-warner-bros-merger-delay#u63222Wed, 09 Sep 2026 22:58:17 +0000Paramount Skydance is demanding that 12 states and the WGA post $1.88 billion in bonds to cover potential losses caused by delays in its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. While the Paramount CEO has secured clearance for the deal in 68 countries, California continues to oppose the merger. State attorneys general argue that Paramount is attempting to offload its own responsibilities. To prevent the deal from collapsing, Paramount is considering the sale of certain assets.Why it mattersThe merger faces an antitrust challenge from a coalition of states. This legal battle threatens the timeline