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Novo Nordisk sued Eli Lilly over claims that its weight-loss medications work better than Novo's, alleging deceptive advertising with outdated trials. The lawsuit, filed in New Jersey, accuses Lilly of comparing high doses of Zepbound to lower doses of Wegovy and Ozempic. Novo seeks a court order to stop the ads and a correction campaign, with a potential preliminary injunction if compliance is not voluntary.

A federal judge in California ordered Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros Discovery to temporarily pause their $110 billion merger while a case challenging the deal proceeds. The companies cannot close the transaction for 14 days until a hearing on August 3 to assess a preliminary injunction.

A federal judge ordered Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery to halt their $81 billion merger for at least 14 days, granting 12 states led by California more time to challenge the deal. The states allege the merger would reduce competition in Hollywood, while Paramount argues it would strengthen competition against larger rivals. A preliminary injunction hearing is scheduled for August 3.

A federal judge ordered Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery to pause their $81 billion merger for at least two weeks, granting 12 states led by California more time to challenge the deal. The states allege the merger would reduce competition in Hollywood and limit consumer choices, particularly for moviegoers and cable customers. The judge granted a temporary restraining order, which could lead to a preliminary injunction to block the transaction.

An Idaho judge issued a preliminary injunction blocking an Idaho law that criminalizes using a restroom not aligned with one’s sex assigned at birth from fully taking effect. The judge found the plaintiffs were likely to succeed in arguing the law is unconstitutionally vague.