Important Announcement
We are pleased to share that as of August 1, 2025, Braeden Anderson, the founder of Anderson P.C., has joined Gesmer Updegrove LLP as a Partner and the Inaugural Chair of its Securities Enforcement & Investigations practice. This website will continue to serve as a curated archive for our free legal insights, thought leadership, and educational resources, but all legal services will now be provided through Gesmer.
Gesmer Updegrove LLP, founded in 1986, is a nationally recognized law firm with a premier reputation for representing high-growth companies, innovative technology pioneers, and venture-backed startups. With Braeden’s move to Gesmer, the firm expands its capabilities in securities enforcement, regulatory defense, and internal investigations—complementing its deep bench in corporate, transactional, and IP matters. Together, we are uniquely positioned to provide comprehensive, end-to-end legal support to entrepreneurs, founders, investors, and scaling businesses across every stage of the corporate lifecycle. From formation, fundraising, and IP strategy to tax planning, M&A, securities compliance, enforcement defense, and strategic exits, our combined strengths now span the full spectrum of business law.
We take immense pride in what we built at Anderson P.C., which laid the groundwork for this exciting new chapter. Joining forces with Gesmer amplifies our impact and immediately expands our ability to serve clients with greater depth, range, and strategic insight.
Thank you for following and supporting us on this journey. To learn more or to connect with Braeden or a member of the Gesmer team, please visit: www.gesmer.com or e-mail him at braeden.anderson@gesmer.com
DOJ Takes Aim at Visa’s Dominance in Debit Card Market: Antitrust Lawsuit Alleges Anti-Competitive Tactics
The U.S. Department of Justice has launched an antitrust lawsuit against Visa, accusing the payments giant of exploiting its dominance in the debit card market to stifle competition and impose exorbitant fees on consumers and businesses. The suit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, claims that Visa uses its market power to pressure merchants, banks, and financial institutions into using its proprietary payment processing network, resulting in billions of dollars in fees that are ultimately passed on to consumers.