Judge Hits Pause on Settlement Between States, Paramount over Warner Bros Acquisition

Judge questions Paramount-Warner Bros. merger

A Biden-appointed federal judge scrutinized the proposed merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery during a court hearing on Thursday to make sure the negotiated settlement complies with federal antitrust law. The virtual hearing came three days after California Attorney General Rob Bonta (D) announced that both sides had come to an agreement to […]

Paramount Merger Settlement Won’t Be Resolved Until At Least Next Week As Judge Questions Agreement

The judge told parties Thursday she wouldn’t just be a “rubber stamp” on the agreement they reached.

Judge holds off on ruling in states' antitrust settlement with Paramount

A federal judge declined to rule immediately on Paramount's proposed antitrust settlement with 12 states, asking the parties to address questions first.

Judge hits pause on settlement between states, Paramount over Warner Bros acquisition

A federal judge declined to approve a settlement between Paramount and 12 state attorneys general over its acquisition of Warner Bros, saying she needs more time to deliberate on the matter.— This story first appears at TheDesk.net, a premium source for original news and analysis on the business of media and technology. Never miss a story — make sure our stories appear in your Google search results by adding us as a trusted source, and sign up …

Judge Holds Off On Paramount-WB Merger Settlement Ruling

Araceli Martinez-Olguin orders the parties to respond to concerns from Sen. Corey Booker by Monday.