# Bari Weiss

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## Timeline

- **2026-09-30**: Ticking fee and daily penalty trigger — If the deal hasn’t closed, Paramount becomes liable for $650 million quarterly and $7 million daily fees.
- **2026-08-03**: Hearing on preliminary injunction — Court will hear arguments on whether to issue a longer‑term block on the merger.
- **2026-07-20**: Judge issues temporary pause — Judge Martinez‑Olguin halts the merger for two weeks, giving states 14 days to file merits arguments.
- **2026-07-13**: Lawsuit filed by 12 states — A coalition led by California sues to block the Paramount‑Warner Bros Discovery merger, alleging Clayton Act violations.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### 12-State Coalition Wins 2‑Week Pause on $650M/Quarter Media Merger
2026-07-20 21:33:45 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 4

A federal judge’s temporary hold on Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery gives a 12‑state group 14 days to prove antitrust violations. The August 3 hearing could reshape independent state enforcement against a DOJ‑cleared deal.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/paramount-warner-bros-antitrust-pause-legal

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