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Prior to the federal judge's decision, the publishing industry had been consolidating for years with little interference from the government.

NEW YORK (AP) -- A federal judge has blocked Penguin Random House's proposed purchase of Simon & Schuster, agreeing with the Justice Department that the

A U.S. federal judge has blocked Penguin Random Houses proposed purchase of Simon & Schuster, agreeing with the U.S. Justice Department that the joining of two of the worlds biggest publishers could lessen competition for top-selling books.

Prior to the federal judge's decision, the publishing industry had been consolidating for years with little interference from the government.

The ruling halting the joining of two of the world's biggest publishers was a victory for the Biden administration's tougher approach to proposed mergers.

A federal judge has blocked Penguin Random House’s proposed purchase of Simon & Schuster

Biden administration receives a clear victory, with the judge ruling the blockbuster merger would diminish competition in book publishing.

Prior to the federal judge's decision, the publishing industry had been consolidating for years with little interference from the government.

NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge has blocked Penguin Random House's proposed purchase of Simon & Schuster, agreeing with the Justice Department that the joining of two of the world’s biggest publishers could “lessen competition” for “top-selling books.” The ruling was a victory for the Biden administration's tougher approach to proposed mergers, a break from decades of precedent under Democratic and Republican leadership.

Prior to the federal judge's decision, the publishing industry had been consolidating for years with little interference from the government.