A major merger is facing delays. Paramount had hoped to finalize its acquisition of a prominent media company this summer, but that timeline has been pushed back. The company is now waiting for a trial to take place.

The trial, scheduled for March 2027, will address antitrust concerns. Several groups, including state attorneys general and a writers' union, have filed lawsuits to stop the merger. A temporary order has paused the deal for now.

Further details about the merger and the upcoming trial are available from news sources, including WXYZ Channel 7.