articleThe Brief A judge says Paramount and Warner must halt their merger for at least two weeks. A federal judge on Monday issued a 14-day temporary restraining order pausing Paramount's proposed $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros. And when the companies refused, they filed for a temporary restraining order — which is what District Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín granted on Monday. Paramount did not immediately comment on Monday's order but has vowed to "vigorously defend" its Warner acquisition. The temporary restraining order granted Monday halts the deal from progressing for at least 14 days, although the pause could be extended for up to 28 days.