US judge orders Paramount, Warners, states to discuss settlement with magistrate
( September 2, 2026, 20:18 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: US District Judge Araceli Martinez-Olguin issued an "order of reference" for settlement in a lawsuit filed by 12 state attorneys general to block Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discover. "Pursuant to Local Rule 72-1, the Court REFERRS these two matters to Magistrate Judge Thomas S. Hixson for settlement. The parties shall reach out to Judge Hixson’s chambers as soon as practicable to begin the process of getting on his schedule," the judge said in the order. See file attachment. ...
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