In Nexstar-Tegna challenge, judge sets filing dates, vacates Sept. 3 hearing
( July 24, 2026, 16:39 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: A federal judge gave local TV news giants Nexstar and Tegna until July 28 to respond to a request for clarification on their compliance with a preliminary injunction. DirecTV and the states opposing the merger must file replies by July 30. The court also canceled a Sept. 3 hearing but said it could reschedule it after reviewing the parties’ filings.See docket entry below....
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