FTC files for an injunction against Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard [Update] - Neowin

The FTC has officially filed for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction that, if granted, would block Microsoft acquiring Activision Blizzard before the deal's deadline of July 18.

The FTC files an appeal to try to block (again) Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard - Neowin

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Techmeme: The US FTC files for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction to block Microsoft's Activision Blizzard acquisition, announced in January 2022 (CNBC)

Activision Blizzard is set to be removed from the NASDAQ stock market on Monday, July 17 - Neowin

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FTC files injunction to block Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard

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Techmeme: Source: the FTC is leaning toward appealing the judge's Microsoft- Activision ruling; an appeal could be filed as soon as July 12 (Bloomberg)