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Nexstar Merger Antitrust Case Update

Updated 2026-08-21 15:40 UTC 1 source Neutral

In an ongoing antitrust case, Nexstar and state attorneys general are outlining plans for a special master to oversee compliance. The $1,500-per-hour rate has sparked disagreement between the parties.

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As part of the antitrust lawsuit to block Nexstar’s merger with Tegna, a federal judge earlier this year ordered that the two companies remain separate. It’s a very unusual situation, given that Nexstar already had closed its transaction, hoping to create a broadcast station giant with a
2026-08-21 15:34 UTC
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