Paramount Skydance is challenging an antitrust lawsuit filed by 12 U.S. states to block its $111 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, arguing the request for a temporary restraining order (TRO) is weak. In filings ahead of a court hearing in Oakland, the company says the states’ effort lacks merit and seeks to pause the deal’s progress.

Several outlets report the states’ lawsuit is expected to proceed in parallel with other scrutiny, even as international clearances advance. Global News says British authorities have approved the deal, while Paramount still faces an antitrust trial in California connected to the states’ challenge. CNBC and Forbes describe the case as requiring “robust structural remedies,” with California Attorney General Rob Bonta saying settlement would hinge on enforceable changes.

Other coverage highlights procedural timing and potential deal delay. Deadline reports the merger’s sign-off process faces disruption as parties seek to file additional submissions, including motions related to amicus briefs. While some outlets frame Paramount’s position as opposition to the states’ claims, other commentary underscores the states’ arguments that the combined company would lessen competition in film distribution and cable television and affect consumers and industry stakeholders.