A coalition of groups opposed to the proposed Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger asks a federal judge to set a briefing schedule so it can formally oppose a settlement reached in the merger-related antitrust case. The coalition argues the proposed settlement is too weak and seeks time to prepare and file its objections, including through an amicus submission.
According to reports, state attorneys general have announced a settlement of their antitrust lawsuit challenging the transaction, and the terms include a consent decree meant to address alleged competition concerns. Outlets describe the coalition’s actions as an emergency request tied to an upcoming court hearing in California, with the coalition seeking procedural access to present legal arguments before the judge decides on the settlement.
While both accounts focus on the same procedural push—obtaining time to file opposition documents—one emphasizes the request for a formal briefing schedule, and the other highlights an emergency filing aimed at submitting an amicus brief. Both characterize the coalition’s effort as a response to the settlement and the court’s timing for review.
