AT&T-Time Warner decision offers up a sigh of relief for companies threatened by tech changes

AT&T-Time Warner decision offers up a sigh of relief for companies threatened by tech changes

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https://www.cnbc.com/2018/06/13/att-time-warner-decision-offers-relief-for-companies-hurt-by-change.html

The court's ruling in favor of AT&T's acquisition of Time Warner on Tuesday gave affirmation for dealmakers that the court is willing to factor in the impact of new technology into its view of the regulatory landscape.

For the media giants and their peers, that ruling acknowledged the effect of new competition from TV streaming services Amazon and Netflix offer, likely paving the way for similar media deals.