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Decision in hiQ Labs, Inc. v. LinkedIn Corp. fuels debate over antitrust-privacy issues

On September 9, 2020, a federal judge in California dismissed antitrust claims brought by hiQ Labs, Inc. against LinkedIn Corp., holding that hiQ’s antitrust claims failed to properly define the relevant market. This case highlights the rising likelihood of data-related disputes by commercial parties and the potential for data access restrictions to prompt competition claims. Our recent client alert details the case and its implications.