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Viewpoint: What happens next for Nexstar and TEGNA?
Will Nexstar be forced to make some compromises to settle a federal antitrust lawsuit and finally close on its merger with TEGNA? Or will the deal collapse?
By:
Kirk Varner
OPINION
Judge extends, modifies restraining order in Nexstar-TEGNA legal challenge
A federal judge extended a temporary restraining order, modifying it to give Nexstar greater ability to make routine payments associated with TEGNA.
California DOJ warned Nexstar of probe into TEGNA merger before deal closed
Nexstar proceeded with its deal after federal approvals, prompting lawsuits from states and DIRECTV over antitrust concerns.
FIRST ON THE DESK
Federal judge delays order on injunction in Nexstar-TEGNA merger lawsuit
A federal judge delayed ruling on an injunction in the Nexstar-TEGNA case after hearing arguments from both sides.
FIRST ON THE DESK
KABC pulls plug on California gubernatorial primary debate
The Disney-owned TV station said there were concerns about the methodology used to select candidates for the debate.
CNN to host California gubernatorial primary debate in May
CNN will host a California gubernatorial primary debate in May, less than a month before state voters choose their candidates for governor.
States seek court restraining order to block Nexstar-TEGNA merger
Officials argue the merger violates antitrust laws and prioritizes corporate interests over consumers.
FIRST ON THE DESK
Lawsuits against Nexstar will continue after company closes TEGNA deal
Plaintiffs argue the merger creates excessive market concentration and could lead to higher TV distribution fees.
EXCLUSIVE
California, other states sue to block Nexstar-TEGNA merger
The attorneys general of California and eight other states have filed a federal lawsuit seeking to block Nexstar Media Group's proposed $6 billion acquisition of peer broadcaster TEGNA.
Disney-owned ABC stations commit to California debate
The debate will air on three Disney-owned ABC stations in California and one Univision station in Los Angeles.
Nexstar to produce California gubernatorial debate
The debate will air statewide across Nexstar stations and be moderated by anchors from Sacramento and Los Angeles.
States may sue to block Nexstar-TEGNA deal
The transaction still requires DOJ review, and approval may hinge on FCC ownership rule changes, waivers or station divestitures.