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Judge issues temporary restraining order in Paramount - Warner Bros. merger
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· July 20, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The decision comes after a lawsuit was filed by 12 states seeking to block the deal.
A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order related to a major merger in the entertainment industry. The order affects Paramount's proposed takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, which is valued at $81 billion.
The decision comes after a lawsuit was filed by 12 states seeking to block the deal. These states argue that the merger would have negative consequences for competition and consumer choice.
Further details about the lawsuit and the temporary restraining order are available from FOX 26 Houston . The order is currently set to last for 14 days, pausing the merger proceedings.
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Category: local Published: July 20, 2026 Source: FOX 26 Houston Reading time: 1 min
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