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...

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

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