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business1 month ago•17 min saved

Paramount Lawyer Maintains WBD Merger On Track Amid Lawsuits

Paramount’s lead antitrust counsel Jeffrey Kessler said the Warner Bros. Discovery merger can still close on time this quarter (by Sept. 30) despite lawsuits by multiple state attorneys general and a Writers Guild suit; a potential happy agreement or a judge’s decision failure could keep the deal moving, with an appeal to the Supreme Court possible if blocked. Paramount has pledged a $650 million quarterly ticking fee while the deal remains pending, DOJ has approved the merger and UK/EU approvals are still pending.

via Deadline|

#antitrust #business #jeffrey-kessler

technology1 month ago•15 min saved

BIS Under Fire as Export Rules Slow China Chip Clampdown

U.S. officials and lawmakers say the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security is gridlocked by leadership decisions, slow rulemaking, and license backlogs, risking weaker controls on advanced chips going to China; critics allege BIS chief Jeffrey Kessler’s micromanagement and the Commerce secretary’s stance have paralyzed enforcement, while the White House defends leadership and cites a shift away from rubber-stamping licenses even as some rules lag and an eight-month gap in updating the Entity List draws bipartisan scrutiny.

via Politico|

#bis #china #export-controls

sports2 months ago•3 min saved

Sorsby’s NFL lawsuit fades as deadline nears

Two days after the NFL said there won’t be a supplemental draft next month, Brendan Sorsby’s plan to sue the league is looking unlikely as no filing has appeared by the Friday deadline; even if his attorney Jeffrey Kessler pursues a swift injunction, the clock is ticking and the odds of a suit seem to be diminishing, leaving the NFL’s current stance largely intact for 2026.

via NBC Sports|

#brendan-sorsby #jeffrey-kessler #lawsuit

sports2 months ago•3 min saved

Kessler Frames Sorsby's Supplemental Draft Exclusion as CBA Violation

Brendan Sorsby was barred from the NFL supplemental draft. His attorney, Jeffrey Kessler, says the exclusion violates the NFL's collective bargaining agreement (and the law) and plans to contest the decision with the NFLPA, which could challenge the move since the supplemental draft was created by the CBA. While Sorsby is not yet an NFLPA member, potential legal avenues, including a court challenge, are being explored, though no lawsuit has been filed; the decision also freezes Sorsby out until 2027.

via NBC Sports|

#brendan-sorsby #cba #jeffrey-kessler

sports2 months ago•6 min saved

Brendan Sorsby’s NFL Path Hinges on League Approval and Potential Sanctions

Brendan Sorsby, who regained eligibility, plans to enter the NFL supplemental draft. Two key questions loom: will the NFL allow him to participate, and will NCAA sanctions follow him to pro football? The league is believed likely to grant entry, but sanctions are uncertain. Sorsby, with Jeffrey Kessler, will withdraw his lawsuit, train in Dallas with Rich Scangarello, and pursue a late-July supplemental draft with a Dallas pro day. The piece also notes other NFL updates on James Pearce Jr., Jets’ Tippmann extension, Jordan Love, George Pickens, Rashee Rice, and Aldon Smith’s CTE research.

via Sports Illustrated|

#brendan-sorsby #eligibility #jeffrey-kessler

business3 months ago•16 min saved

Paramount Enlists A-List Antitrust Team to Back Warner Bros. Merger

Paramount has assembled a high-powered antitrust defense team, led by Jeffrey Kessler, with former DOJ officials Makan Delrahim and David Gelfand and top firms Cravath and Latham & Watkins to defend its $110 billion Warner Bros. Discovery merger, signaling confidence that regulatory challenges will be met head‑on.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#antitrust #business #jeffrey-kessler

business4 months ago•25 min saved

Kessler Delivers Landmark Monopoly Verdict Against Live Nation

Renowned antitrust lawyer Jeffrey Kessler led a states’ team to a landmark verdict finding Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as a monopoly after the DOJ settled early in the case. With just eight days to prep, Kessler adapted the DOJ plan, using witness testimony and key internal documents (including incriminating Slack chats) to present a clear monopolization story to the jury. The ruling, described by Kessler as a ‘total victory,’ could lead to remedies hearings and Tunney Act review, and Live Nation plans an appeal, meaning the case may continue for years and reshape the live-entertainment landscape for fans, venues, and competitors.

via Rolling Stone|

#antitrust #business #jeffrey-kessler

sports-law2 years ago•10 min saved

NCAA Faces Crisis: Legal Battles and Calls for Reform Threaten Future

Jeffrey Kessler, a prominent sports attorney, has significantly impacted college sports by leading a legal battle against the NCAA, resulting in a $2.8 billion settlement in favor of college athletes. This landmark case, House v. NCAA, will see athletes receiving substantial compensation and has reshaped the landscape of college sports. Kessler's career, marked by numerous high-profile cases, continues to influence the sports industry profoundly.

via CBS Sports|

#antitrust #college-athletes #jeffrey-kessler

sports2 years ago•10 min saved

"Legal Battles and the Future of College Athletics: NCAA's Amateurism Laws Under Fire"

Jeffrey Kessler, lead attorney in a groundbreaking antitrust lawsuit against the NCAA, is seeking billions of dollars in retroactive monetary damages for former athletes for name, image, and likeness pay. The lawsuit has the potential to reshape college athletics and could lead to a new athlete compensation model, possibly involving revenue sharing. Kessler believes that power conference schools should be treated differently and that a settlement could bring positive change to the industry. The case is set to go to trial in January, and Kessler is urging college leaders to embrace the impending change in college sports.

via Yahoo Sports|

#antitrust-lawsuit #athlete-compensation #college-athletics

sports2 years ago•7 min saved

"NCAA's Looming Extinction: The Future of College Athletics"

The landscape of college athletics is on the brink of a major transformation as the NCAA faces mounting legal challenges and a shifting power dynamic. Antitrust attorney Jeffrey Kessler and others are leading the charge, with recent court rulings and developments signaling a significant shift in the traditional model of college sports. The NCAA's grip on athlete compensation and regulations is loosening, with potential implications including increased player empowerment, unionization, and significant financial consequences for the NCAA. The future of college athletics appears to be heading towards a new era of player compensation and influence.

via CBS Sports|

#antitrust-lawsuits #college-athletics #jeffrey-kessler