Judge Pauses Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger

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A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order halting the $110 billion merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery for 14 days. Judge Araceli Martinez-Olguin acted after a coalition of 12 state AGs argued the deal violates federal antitrust laws. Opponents claim the merger would increase consumer prices, reduce content output, and grant the combined entity excessive leverage over cable distributors and movie theaters while the court considers a preliminary injunction.
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