that without this court order Microsoft could have closed the deal as soon as tomorrow, but now they will now have to wait for an evidentiary hearing on the FTC’s request on June 22-23.
U.S. District Judge Edward Davila, who made the decision on Tuesday, told Reuters that the temporary block was a necessary step to ensure that both the regulator and the court are able to address the case effectively. Representatives for Microsoft spoke in favor of the hearing as a means to ensure the quick conclusion of the legal processes surrounding the deal.
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