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Judge orders pause on Paramount and Warner Bros. merger amid state challenges

A judge has temporarily halted the merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. for at least two weeks. This action comes after a lawsuit from twelve states, including California, alleging that the merger would harm competition and consumer options in the entertainment industry.

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A judge has temporarily halted the merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. for at least two weeks. This action comes after a lawsuit from twelve states, including California, alleging that the merger would harm competition and consumer options in the entertainment industry.

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Judge says Paramount and Warner Bros. must halt merger for at least 2 weeks as states challenge deal

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Judge orders pause on Paramount and Warner Bros. merger amid state challenges