A federal judge temporarily halted the Paramount–Warner Brothers merger, citing credible antitrust concerns raised by 12 states.States argue the US$110 billion merger would...

Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín determined the merger likely violated antitrust laws.

Twelve state attorneys general requested a temporary restraining order barring Paramount Skydance from closing the blockbuster deal.

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

A federal judge on Monday ordered Paramount and Warner Bros

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.

The ruling follows a lawsuit filed last week by twelve states, led by California

The lawsuit from the states alleges that the deal would harm movie theaters, basic cable distributors, and audiences.

California and 11 other states argue the deal would reduce competition and consumer choice; an Aug. 3 hearing will consider a longer injunction, while Paramount faces about $7…

The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.

A US judge paused Paramount's $110 billion Warner Bros. Discovery merger for 14 days after California-led states argued the deal could harm competition.

A federal judge in California on Monday ordered Paramount Skydance and Warner Brothers Discovery to temporarily pause their merger while a case brought by multiple states…

A federal judge in California on Monday temporarily blocked Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery from completing their proposed $110 billion merger, granting a 14-day…

A federal judge on Monday ordered Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery to halt their $81 billion US merger for at least two weeks, allowing states that are challenging the deal…

Paramount risks $650m quarterly fees if merger delays extend beyond September, as per the merger agreement terms.

A district court judge granted 12 state attorneys general a temporary restraining order to halt the merger between Paramount and Warner Bros.

The $110 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. merger put on hold due to antitrust concerns. Judge grants temporary restraining order.

Case centres on anti-trust laws designed to prevent monopolies

A federal judge halted the deal for at least two weeks while states challenge it in court.

Judge grants restraining order, saying merger "likely to violate antitrust laws."