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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Judge pauses proposed Paramount-Warner Bros. deal through Aug. 17 as litigation continues
A federal judge ruled July 23 that Paramount Skydance’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery will remain on hold through Aug. 17 while litigation over the transaction proceeds.
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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.