Jeffrey Kessler
Coverage of Jeffrey Kessler in the Nexus archive.
- Paramount, pushing to buy Warner Bros., girds for legal challenges
Paramount is preparing to acquire Warner Bros. and has hired attorney Jeffrey Kessler to address potential antitrust legal challenges. The move highlights concerns over regulatory hurdles in the proposed merger.
- Texas Tech QB’s gambling saga now features Tom Brady’s Deflategate lawyer
Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby faces NCAA eligibility issues due to alleged sports betting, with high-profile attorney Jeffrey Kessler representing him. The case could determine Sorsby's 2026 season eligibility and set a precedent for athlete gambling disputes. Kessler, known for Tom Brady's Deflategate defense and the House v. NCAA case, may challenge NCAA rules in court.
- Jury finds that Ticketmaster and Live Nation had an anticompetitive monopoly over big concert venues
A jury ruled that Live Nation and Ticketmaster held an anticompetitive monopoly over major concert venues, leading to a loss for the companies in a multi-state lawsuit. The verdict follows a four-day trial where states accused Live Nation of stifling competition and inflating ticket prices.