Visa Granted Extension for Discovery in DOJ Antitrust Lawsuit
A federal magistrate judge has granted an additional three months to complete discovery in the Department of Justice's antitrust lawsuit against Visa, pushing back a key deadline from October to January 2027. During a hearing on August 31, 2026, Judge Sarah Cave also urged lawyers involved to seek authority for regular status meetings to manage conflicts and ensure progress in the case. The government alleges that Visa has created an illegal monopoly in the debit card market, while Visa denies these claims. Visa has already produced over six million documents as part of more than 200 document requests from the DOJ and other litigants. The company expects to complete its remaining document reviews by late September. Discovery also includes depositions; three have been conducted so far with many scheduled for September, including one on Friday. The case is expected to go to trial in early 2028 if no settlement is reached.
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