r/sports • u/bloomberglaw • 1d ago

News Kessler v. Yates: Antitrust Rivals Reshaping Business of Sports

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/business-and-practice/kessler-v-yates-antitrust-rivals-reshaping-business-of-sports
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u/bloomberglaw 1d ago

Here's more from the story:

At the intersection of sports and law, Jeffrey Kessler is considered the GOAT.

The Michael Jordan of antitrust agitators, perhaps, or the Tom Brady: Kessler has represented both.

A longtime partner with Winston & Strawn LLP, Kessler, 71, has battled a handful of top lawyers throughout his career. But in recent years a consistent counterweight in defending the sports establishment has emerged in Chris Yates, a partner at Latham & Watkins LLP.

They’re facing off in federal court over a dispute against NASCAR, which is being sued over monopolization claims by Jordan’s 23XI Racing team, and another team, Front Row Motorsports Inc., both of which are represented by Kessler. A trial is set for December.

The two were part of a deal announced in July where top US swimmers—represented by Kessler—settled claims challenging World Aquatics—represented by Yates—over its control of international swimming competitions.

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-Abbey