California and 11 states sued on July 13, arguing the deal would create a media behemoth with the power to raise prices in film and television.

A judge on Friday heard arguments on the states' bid to pause the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger, but did not issue a ruling.

Paramount afirma que ação distorce legislação antitruste e prejudica trabalhadores do entretenimento

California and eleven states secured a pause on Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. They argued the massive media merger would harm competition and raise prices. …

A federal judge on Monday ordered Paramount and Warner Bros