Paramount, Warner to hear from US judge by July 22 on states’ request for block
By Alex Wilts ( July 17, 2026, 21:40 GMT | Insight) -- A US judge said she will rule by July 22 on whether to grant 12 states’ request for a temporary restraining order blocking Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery from closing their $110 billion transaction. The parties discussed multiple issues at Friday’s hearing in Oakland that are likely to become the primary battles in any preliminary-injunction proceeding over the deal.A US judge said Friday that she will rule by July 22 on whether to grant 12 states’ request for a temporary restraining order blocking Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery from closing their $110 billion transaction....
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