# Coalition of 12 State Attorneys General

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## Timeline

- **2026-07-20**: Judge issues 14-day pause — U.S. District Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín temporarily halts the merger after hearing arguments from a coalition of 12 state attorneys general.
- **2026-07-20**: Judge issues 14-day pause — U.S. District Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín temporarily halts the merger after hearing arguments from a coalition of 12 state attorneys general.
- **2026-05**: Paramount CEO eyes September close — Paramount CEO David Ellison states the transaction is on track to close by September 2026.
- **2026-05**: Paramount CEO eyes September close — Paramount CEO David Ellison states the transaction is on track to close by September 2026.

## Recent coverage (2 stories, network-wide)

### 14-Day Pause on $110B Paramount-WBD Merger Marks First Antitrust Blow
2026-07-20 18:18:34 · Sector: legal · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

A federal judge issued a 14-day restraining order on the proposed merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery, siding with a coalition of 12 state AGs who argue the $110 billion deal would harm competition in theatrical film distribution and basic cable. The order, which follows last week’s hearing, could be extended and threatens to unravel the transaction.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/paramount-wbd-merger-pause-legal-2026

### $111B Paramount-WBD Merger Hits 14-Day Judicial Freeze, Stock Risk Rises
2026-07-20 18:18:25 · Sector: finance · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

Shares of Paramount Global and Warner Bros. Discovery face new volatility after a U.S. district judge temporarily paused their $111 billion combination, casting doubt on the September closing target. The 14-day stay, requested by 12 state attorneys general, could extend and potentially scuttle the deal, affecting a combined market cap of over $40 billion.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/paramount-wbd-merger-stock-impact-2026

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