The Superior Court of California for Los Angeles County has denied Disney’s request for a restraining order to block YouTube’s hiring of Justin Connolly.

In the Wednesday ruling, Judge James C. Chalfant denied the request due to “lack of showing of emergency” and the “balance of harms” working in favor of Connolly. Additionally, it noted that Disney has “not demonstrated a probability of success on the merits.”

However, Chalfant said Disney has the option to file for a preliminary injunction in the independent calendar court. “Plaintiff must comply with Code of Civil Procedure 1008(b) if the motion is renewed,” he added.

“We are disappointed in today’s ruling, but will continue to pursue our legal remedies,” a Disney spokesperson told TheWrap. A spokesperson for YouTube declined to comm

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