WGA

“Now that the Attorneys General have settled with Paramount, however, as a nonprofit, the WGA must contend with the reality of forging ahead alone, with no backing from government enforcers, with a complex antitrust lawsuit that would cost millions of dollars to pursue through trial.”

WGA · said 2026-09-21 · reported 2026-09-21

The WGA explained in a statement that as a nonprofit it could not afford to pursue the antitrust lawsuit alone after the states settled.

“We continue to believe the merger will cause damage to writers and the industry at large,”

WGA · said 2026-09-21 · reported 2026-09-21

The Writers Guild of America said in a statement that it settled its lawsuit against Paramount while still believing the merger harms writers.

“to curry favor with the Trump administration.”

WGA · said date not stated · reported 2025-07-18

The Writers Guild of America urged state attorneys general to investigate Paramount's settlement with Donald Trump.