https://phys.org/news/2018-06-att-merger-warner-conditions.html > The case had been closely watched as setting a benchmark for other big corporate mergers, especially in the media and communications sector. > Leon said the case fell short on all counts and warned the government against seeking to hold up the deal with an appeal, saying that would cause "irreparable" harm to the two companies whose tie-up has been delayed for a year and a half.