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. Work currently performed by Anderson P.C. will be transitioning to Gesmer. This website will remain active as a curated archive for legal insights.
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. Together, we are enhancing our ability 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.
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
Factors U.S. District Judge with Weigh in Sentencing Former U.S. Senator Robert Menendez This Week
When U.S. District Judge Sidney Stein sentences former U.S. Senator Robert Menendez this week on federal bribery and corruption charges, he will weigh a complex mixture of factors, balancing a lifetime of public service against the gravity of the crimes. Menendez, who once donned a bulletproof vest to fight corruption in New Jersey, now faces sentencing for accepting bribes in the form of gold bars, cash, and luxury goods in exchange for political favors.