Key facts
- A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order blocking NOTUS from rebranding as The Star.
- The order was issued due to a lawsuit filed by The Washington Star.
- Both news outlets must schedule a settlement conference within seven days.
A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order that prevents the news outlet NOTUS from rebranding itself as 'The Star.' The decision, made by District Judge Rossie D. Alston Jr., stems from a lawsuit filed by The Washington Star, a rival publication. The judge has mandated that both NOTUS and The Washington Star schedule a settlement conference within seven days of the order. Further proceedings are expected regarding the dispute.