DOJ Lawsuit to Block AT&T/TW Set for March 19 Bench Trial

DOJ's lawsuit seeking to block AT&T's buy of Time Warner is scheduled for a March 19 bench trial, U.S. District Judge Richard Leon of the District of Columbia said in a minute entry (in Pacer) Thursday. AT&T had sought Feb. 20 (see 1712060034). In a statement, the company said it "understand[s] and appreciate[s] how busy the Court is, and ... will promptly discuss the Court’s post-trial schedule with Time Warner. We are committed to this transaction and look forward to presenting our case in March.”