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business2 months ago•15 min saved

Judge Extends Pause on Paramount-Warner Merger as Antitrust Review Advances

U.S. District Judge extended the temporary restraining order blocking Paramount’s $111 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery to Aug. 18 to give time for a schedule for a potential preliminary injunction; the states allege the merger would throttle competition, while Paramount pushes for a multi‑day evidentiary hearing; the Writers Guild of America has filed a separate lawsuit over the deal; a $6.9 million per day ticking fee applies if the deal isn’t closed by Sept. 30; the injunction decision is set for Aug. 3.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#antitrust #business #merger

business2 months ago•21 min saved

Antitrust Stakes Rise as States Challenge Paramount-WBD Megamerger

Twelve state attorneys general have sued to block Paramount’s planned merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, arguing the deal would lessen competition in basic cable, tentpole theatrical releases, and wide-release distribution. A temporary restraining order keeps the merger on pause through Aug. 17, with a preliminary injunction hearing scheduled for Aug. 3. Paramount dismisses the suit as weak and maintains the merger is pro-competitive and necessary to compete with streaming giants, while regulatory wins abroad bolster its stance. The case unfolds amid other related lawsuits and a potential settlement that would likely involve structural remedies; the merger agreement could expire in March 2027 without a timely close.

via Variety|

#antitrust #business #paramount-warner-bros-merger

business3 months ago•16 min saved

WGA seeks court order to pause Paramount-WBD merger and align schedules

The Writers Guild of America filed a federal motion for a preliminary injunction to temporarily halt Paramount’s merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, arguing the deal would reduce competition in writing services for anticipated top-grossing films and could cause irreparable harm to writers. The WGA seeks to align its schedule with a separate states’ attorney general suit, as a 14-day temporary restraining order currently pauses the deal, and Paramount faces a $7 million-per-day ticking fee if closing is delayed. If granted, the injunction could extend the timeline for resolution while litigation proceeds.

via Deadline|

#business #merger #paramount

local4 months ago•36 min saved

Idaho transgender restroom law halted by court as challenge persists

A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction blocking enforcement of Idaho's HB 752, delaying a law that would bar transgender people from using sex-designated public restrooms; the injunction preserves restroom access while the lawsuit brought by the ACLU and allies continues, and HB 752 was set to take effect July 1.

via KBOI|

#aclu #hb-752 #idaho

politics8 months ago•16 min saved

Court Orders Restoration of Slavery Exhibits at Philadelphia's President’s House Site

A federal judge in Pennsylvania issued a preliminary injunction ordering the Interior Department and the National Park Service to restore slavery-related exhibits at the President’s House Site in Philadelphia, which had been removed after a Trump-era review directive; the ruling requires restoration and prohibits further changes without mutual city agreement as the case proceeds, with no firm deadline set for completion.

via Rolling Stone|

#independence-national-historical-park #philadelphia #politics

technology8 months ago•3 min saved

Court Lets Vineyard Wind Move Forward, Reversing Trump Halt

A federal judge in Massachusetts issued a preliminary injunction allowing the Vineyard Wind offshore wind project to resume construction after ruling the Trump administration’s halt based on national security concerns was inadequately justified; the project is 95% complete and expected to power over 400,000 Massachusetts homes, with the ruling part of a broader trend permitting other offshore wind projects to resume.

via The New York Times|

#massachusetts #national-security #offshore-wind

sports1 year ago•4 min saved

NASCAR Teams' Charter Requests Denied in Antitrust Case

A U.S. District Judge denied a preliminary injunction sought by 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports, which would have allowed them to compete in 2025 without affecting their antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR. The teams plan to appeal the decision, arguing for a fairer system in NASCAR. The judge ruled that the potential harms cited by the teams were speculative and not immediate, thus not warranting an injunction. The case will proceed on an expedited schedule, with a responsive pleading due by December 2024.

via NBC Sports|

#23xi-racing #antitrust-lawsuit #front-row-motorsports

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

"NCAA Halts NIL Investigations Amid Tennessee Controversy"

The NCAA has decided to pause all investigations related to name, image, and likeness benefits for athletes following a preliminary injunction order suspending NIL rules from the Tennessee and Virginia attorneys general's antitrust lawsuit against the NCAA. This decision comes after the NCAA targeted the University of Tennessee in its investigations, prompting the Tennessee attorney general to sue. The NCAA will not penalize conduct consistent with the injunction while it is in place, and foundational NIL policies, such as the prohibition on pay-for-play and direct institutional payment for NIL, will still be enforced.

via Knoxville News Sentinel|

#investigations #name-image-likeness #ncaa

sports2 years ago•3 min saved

"NCAA Halts NIL Investigations Amid Legal Challenges and Shifting Landscape in College Sports"

NCAA President Charlie Baker has issued updated guidance to schools following a preliminary injunction halting the NCAA's power to prohibit recruits and transfer portal athletes from negotiating their NIL. All NCAA investigations involving third-party NIL collectives have been paused, and the prohibition of pay-for-play, institutional payments, and quid-pro-quo requirements remains in place. The ruling allows booster-funded NIL collectives to communicate with high school recruits and transfer portal players, and the NCAA is working on additional improvements to resolve issues with student-athletes.

via On3.com|

#charlie-baker #college-football #ncaa

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

"NCAA Faces Fallout: NIL Ruling and the Future of College Sports"

Following a preliminary injunction halting the NCAA's power to prohibit recruits and transfer portal athletes from negotiating their NIL, NCAA President Charlie Baker has issued a letter to the membership, expressing plans to convene the Division I Board of Directors and the Board of Governors to discuss next steps. The lawsuit, led by the attorneys general of Tennessee and Virginia, has left the NCAA powerless to govern NIL in college sports, prompting the organization to quickly develop guidance on which rules are enjoined by the court order.

via On3|

#charlie-baker #college-sports #ncaa

sports2 years ago•4 min saved

"NCAA's NIL Policy Enforcement Barred: Tennessee's Legal Victory Sends Shockwaves Through College Sports"

A preliminary injunction win in Tennessee has left the NCAA with no jurisdiction over the transfer portal or NIL, prompting a shift in college sports. With the NCAA's power waning, institutions and collectives are poised to capitalize on the new landscape, while athletes now have the freedom to negotiate openly. Questions remain about the role of state laws and universities in deals with prospects, but the ruling marks a significant step towards transparency in the NIL space. As collectives prepare to move forward, the focus shifts to strategy and fundraising in this evolving environment.

via On3|

#athletes #college-sports #ncaa

law-and-politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Judge Blocks California Law Banning Guns in Public

A federal judge has temporarily blocked a California law that would have banned carrying firearms in most public spaces, just over a week before it was set to take effect. The judge stated that the law's coverage is "repugnant to the Second Amendment" and "openly defiant of the Supreme Court." The law was part of California Democrats' efforts to implement gun restrictions following mass shootings. Governor Gavin Newsom expressed disappointment with the ruling and vowed to continue fighting for stricter gun measures. The decision is seen as a victory for the California Rifle and Pistol Association, which had sued to block the law.

via USA TODAY|

#california #federal-judge #gun-control

legal2 years ago•5 min saved

Judge Temporarily Halts Enforcement of Portland's Daytime Camping Ban

A Multnomah County Circuit Court judge has granted a preliminary injunction to halt the enforcement of Portland's daytime camping ban, which was set to go into effect on November 13. The injunction was filed by attorneys representing five unhoused individuals and will remain in effect until the lawsuit against the ban concludes. The ban, adopted by the Portland City Council in June, would prohibit camping on public property between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. and impose new restrictions on where people can rest during other hours. The plaintiffs argue that the ban would cause irreparable harm to unhoused individuals and violate the Oregon Constitution. The city maintains that the ban is necessary to address the homelessness crisis and ensure the use of public space for everyone.

via Oregon Public Broadcasting|

#camping-ban #homelessness #lawsuit

sports3 years ago•2 min saved

"Oregon State and Washington State Seek Control of Pac-12 Board in Legal Battle"

Oregon State and Washington State have filed a motion for a preliminary injunction to gain control of the Pac-12 Board, arguing that schools delivering a notice of withdrawal automatically lose their Board seats. The two schools cite evidence obtained through discovery that supports their claim. They believe that all 10 outgoing members should not be Board members and that governance responsibilities should be handed over to the two remaining members. The University of Washington has also filed a motion to join the case as a defendant to defend the interests of the outgoing schools.

via The Athletic|

#governance #oregon-state #pac-12-board

lgbtq-rights3 years ago•2 min saved

Montana Judge Halts Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Youth

A Montana judge has temporarily blocked a law that would ban gender-affirming medical care for transgender minors, ruling that it is likely unconstitutional and would harm the mental and physical health of affected individuals. The preliminary injunction will remain in effect until a full trial can be held, but the judge expects his decision to be appealed to the Montana Supreme Court. Montana is one of 22 states facing lawsuits over similar bans, with some laws temporarily blocked and others allowed to take effect. The banned procedures, such as puberty blockers and surgical treatments, are considered standard care by major medical organizations.

via NBC News|

#constitutional-rights #gender-affirming-medical-care #lgbtq-rights