Paramount-Warner merger delayed to 2027 as states challenge deal
Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery will remain separate as a 12-state antitrust case proceeds, with closing delayed until a ruling or June 1, 2027.
Antitrust
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Judge Pauses Paramount-Warner Merger Through Aug. 17
A federal judge has paused Paramount Skydance’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery while 12 states pursue an antitrust challenge to the approximately $81 billion deal.
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U.K. Clears Paramount’s Warner Bros. Discovery Deal as U.S. Antitrust Fight Continues
The U.K. has cleared Paramount’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, but the deal remains tied up in a U.S. antitrust case with a trial set for March 2027.
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12 States Sue to Block Paramount’s Proposed Warner Bros. Acquisition
A coalition led by California Attorney General Rob Bonta says Paramount’s proposed purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery would reduce competition. Paramount disputes the claim, while the Writers Guild of America has filed a separate challenge.
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Justice Department seeks penalties and relief in Edwards LifeSciences acquisition case
The Justice Department filed an antitrust complaint over Edwards LifeSciences’ acquisition of JC Medical from Genesis MedTech, alleging the transaction was structured to avoid required federal reporting.
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Paramount agrees to delay Warner Bros. merger until after antitrust trial
Paramount Skydance will not close its proposed $111 billion Warner Bros. Discovery merger until five days after an antitrust trial or June 1, 2027, whichever comes first.
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Judge extends pause on Paramount-Warner Bros. deal through August 17
A federal judge has extended a pause on the proposed Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery transaction as a California-led coalition of states challenges the deal on antitrust grounds.
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DOJ, States List New July Filings in Ongoing Google Search Antitrust Case
The Justice Department’s Antitrust Division lists a July 22 joint status report and a July 28 filing as the court-supervised remedies process continues in the Google search case.
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Paramount-Warner deal clears UK review as U.S. antitrust lawsuit continues
The United Kingdom said it would not intervene in Paramount’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, but a coalition of U.S. states is still seeking to block the nearly $111 billion transaction.
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Federal Court Keeps Paramount’s $110 Billion Warner Bros. Deal on Hold as States Challenge Merger
A federal judge has continued a pause on Paramount Skydance’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery while California and other states pursue an antitrust challenge.
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Writers Guild sues to block Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger
The Writers Guild of America filed a federal lawsuit seeking to stop Paramount Skydance’s proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.
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Justice Department Resumes Targeted Second-Request Merger Reviews
The Justice Department says it has resumed targeted Second Request investigations to expedite federal merger review, a procedural change that could affect scrutiny of major technology and other transactions.
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Live Nation Reports Strong Concert Demand as Antitrust Case Moves Forward
Live Nation posted higher revenue, attendance and ticket sales, while a proposed federal settlement could eventually expand ticketing choices at some venues.
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Nexstar-Tegna merger faces new test over local TV control
A dispute over Nexstar executives on Tegna’s board is testing the merger’s court-ordered separation and could shape local news, fees and viewers’ choices.
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TransDigm Abandons $960 Million Stellant Deal After DOJ Threat
TransDigm withdrew its proposed Stellant acquisition after DOJ threatened an antitrust lawsuit over radar components used in Navy and Air Force systems.
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Ticketmaster antitrust case enters public review and post-trial fight
The DOJ’s proposed eight-year Ticketmaster decree is open for public comment while Live Nation challenges a separate jury verdict. No refunds are automatic.
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Proposed DOJ-Willow Bridge Deal Targets Algorithmic Rent Pricing
A proposed DOJ judgment would limit Willow Bridge’s use of competitors’ rental data and pricing software. The deal is not final and will face public comment.
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What FY2025 merger data show about federal technology deal review
A new DOJ-FTC report shows most notified deals avoid extended review, while large or strategically important technology transactions can still draw remedies.
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Google Search Remedies Move Into Compliance Phase as Staff Rules Remain Unresolved
A July 22 federal filing shows Google’s search remedies are entering implementation, while parties still negotiate rules protecting and limiting Technical Committee staff.
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Paramount-Warner Merger Stays on Hold as Antitrust Trial Path Emerges
Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery cannot close or integrate their proposed merger while 12 states pursue a case moving toward a longer antitrust trial.
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DOJ’s Targeted Merger Reviews Could Matter for AI Deals
A DOJ process change may reduce the initial burden in some merger investigations, but AI and platform deals can still face broad antitrust scrutiny.
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Paramount-Warner merger delayed as antitrust case heads toward trial
Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery will remain separate as 12 states challenge the proposed merger, delaying any closing or integration into 2027.