Lawsuits have been filed by states to block the proposed merger between the two major media companies, CNN and CBS.
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Updated Aug 12
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Lawsuits have been filed by states to block the proposed merger between the two major media companies, CNN and CBS.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.California AG Bonta leads the states' legal challenge to block the CNN/CBS merger.1 source
- A judge granted a restraining order on the proposed acquisition deal involving CNN and CBS News.Sub-event
Lawsuits filed by states to block the merger between CNN and CBS.1 source
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Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- aljazeera.com
- adn.comParamount delays closing on Warner buyout while judge considers states’ challenge
- thestranger.com