Paramount asks US court to move case management conference in consumer suit to Aug. 27
( June 9, 2026, 03:01 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Paramount Skydance asked a California federal court to delay an initial case management conference in a consumer suit aimed at blocking the Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery from July 30 to Aug. 27. Paramount says its lead trial counsel has a scheduling conflict, and that both its motion to dismiss and the plaintiffs’ motion for a preliminary injunction are pending before the court. Either could determine the need and substance of a case management conference, Paramount said.See file attachment. ...
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