It has been a tumultuous 18 months, but the last major hurdle appears to be clear for Skydance to take control of Paramount. With one decision, it appears that two of the biggest stories in broadcasting might have finally been resolved.

Paramount has agreed to pay $16mn to settle President Donald Trump’s $20bn defamation lawsuit against its CBS News division, potentially clearing an obstacle as Shari Redstone seeks to move ahead with the sale of her family’s company to Skydance.