Judge halts Paramount's $111B purchase of Warner Bros. in win for US states

rbanffy 64 points 44 comments July 21, 2026
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sanjayjc

"The temporary order is only in effect for 14 days, but it can be converted into a preliminary injunction that would prevent the merger from being completed until the case is resolved. The temporary restraining order can be extended past the 14-day period if more time is needed to rule on a preliminary injunction." The word "halt" made it sound more permanent than this really is.

toomuchtodo

TRO: https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.cand.47...

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