# Coalition of 12 U.S. States

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## Timeline

- **2026-07-20**: Temporary Restraining Order Issued — Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín issues a 14-day TRO pausing the $110B Paramount-Warner Bros Discovery merger after hearing arguments the previous week.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Judge Blocks $110B Paramount-WBD Merger: Antitrust 'Serious Questions' Raised
2026-07-21 01:06:57 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order halting the $110 billion merger of Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery, citing 'serious questions' about competition. The ruling responds to a 12-state lawsuit, underscoring the high bar for media consolidation under antitrust laws.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/paramount-wbd-merger-tro-antitrust

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