"DOJ lawyers scrutinizing the merger were leaning toward recommending a lawsuit to block the deal, but had not made their final recommendation, were told that it had been approved on Friday."
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Exclusive: Justice Department leadership closed an investigation into Paramount’s bid for Warner before career staffers had a chance to object. on.wsj.com/4xrnAtz
Department staffers investigating the Warner acquisition were leaning toward recommending a challenge to the merger, people familiar with the matter say.