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Judge issues temporary restraining order in Paramount - Warner Bros. merger
Summary by The Woodlands Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Mark.Richardson@fox.com (Mark Richardson) , Fox 26 Houston
· July 20, 2026
· 1 min read
A federal judge on Monday issued a 14-day temporary restraining order pausing Paramount's proposed $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. The order comes after 12 states filed a lawsuit last Monday seeking to block the deal, arguing the merger would eliminate...
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Key takeaway The order comes after 12 states filed a lawsuit last Monday seeking to block the deal, arguing the merger would eliminate competition in Hollywood and reduce choices for consumers nationwide.
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Published: July 20, 2026 ·
Source: Fox 26 Houston ·
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