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15 Jul 2026, 23:50 UTC · 1h ago
Paramount Gets New Judge In State AGs Antitrust Suit
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15 Jul 2026, 23:50 UTC · 1h ago
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A hearing for a temporary restraining order to block the $110-billion Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger is scheduled for this Friday. — A restraining order would immediately halt the deal's progress and create significant uncertainty regarding the merger's closure.
-0.80Twelve state Attorneys General, led by California, have filed a federal antitrust lawsuit to block the merger. — Multi-state antitrust litigation creates a high legal hurdle and increases the probability of the deal being blocked or forced to divest assets.
-0.60A Paramount shareholder has filed a lawsuit in Delaware Chancery Court against the Ellisons and the board alleging a 'side deal' and promises made to Donald Trump. — Shareholder litigation regarding fiduciary duties and 'side deals' can lead to delays or a renegotiation of deal terms.
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The antitrust case has been reassigned to Judge Araceli Martinez-Olguin following Paramount's motion to recuse the previous judge for potential bias. — A change in judge is a procedural development and does not inherently signal a positive or negative outcome for the merger.
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Facing multiple legal challenges, including an antitrust suit by state Attorneys General and a shareholder lawsuit regarding the Skydance merger.
Mentioned as a party to the merger currently facing legal hurdles and attempts to block the deal.
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