LinkedIn seeks dismissal of US antitrust claims over professional networking
( October 19, 2026, 22:31 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: LinkedIn has filed a reply in support of its motion to dismiss amended antitrust claims accusing the company of illegally monopolizing the professional social networking market through its API policies and cloud computing services, arguing that the law actually encourages the challenged conduct. “Discounting has long been recognized as a hallmark of competition. And courts have, accordingly, long understood that price concessions ‘yield competitive advantages only if secrecy can be maintained,’” it said.See attached file. ...
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