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James Hsieh v. PitchBook Data, Inc. — 7th Cir. (Oct 29, 2026)

No. 26-1038 Argued October 29, 2026 Published October 30, 2026

The Seventh Circuit hears James Hsieh's dispute with PitchBook, a financial data company. Hsieh says the company used his personal information to entice free-trial users to buy paid subscriptions. He sued in 2024 under the Illinois Right of Publicity Act, which protects control over the commercial use of a person's identity. The federal trial court entered judgment for PitchBook because the claim missed a one-year filing deadline. Hsieh contends that a five-year period applies instead, which would make his claim timely. A statute of limitations is the deadline for bringing a legal claim. Earlier decisions about similar claims are central to PitchBook's defense. Although the appeal is in federal court, Illinois state law controls this deadline.

James Hsieh v. PitchBook Data, Inc. (No. 26-1038) — U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, argued October 29, 2026.

Sources
Argument audio — official Seventh Circuit recording, October 29, 2026:https://media.ca7.uscourts.gov/sound/external/ef.26-1038.26-1038_10_29_2026.mp3
Official court recording listing — No. 26-1038 and argument date:https://media.ca7.uscourts.gov/oralArguments/oar.jsp?amonth=10%2F2026&aMonth=List+case%28s%29
Prior judgment and case background — district Doc. 51, December 11, 2025:https://cases.justia.com/federal/district-courts/illinois/ilndce/1%3A2024cv12454/469160/51/0.pdf
Contemporaneous complaint account — Class Action Reporter, January 21, 2025, PitchBook section:http://bankrupt.com/CAR_Public/250121.mbx
Current appeal and arguing counsel — appellate docket:https://dockets.justia.com/docket/circuit-courts/ca7/26-1038
Illinois Right of Publicity Act — sections 10 and 15:https://law.justia.com/codes/illinois/2024/chapter-765/act-765-ilcs-1075/

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