Apple settles e-book price fixing class action suit, dodges possible $840M in claims

In a court filing on Monday, an attorney representing the plaintiffs in a class action suit seeking damages from Apple's e-book price fixing scheme informed federal Judge Denise Cote that the company has agreed to settle.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 24

Amazon breaks silence on Hachette dispute, says it is negotiating 'on behalf of customers'

After blocking preorders and delaying shipments for titles in the midst of ongoing negotiations with publisher Hachette, Amazon has now spoken out on the dispute, attempting to portray its decisions as advantageous to customers, while also admitting that the issues are not likely to be solved soon.

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 45

With Apple's hands tied in e-book market, Amazon stops taking some preorders from publisher Hachette

Amazon is currently in the midst of a fight with Hachette, one of the so-called "Big Five" largest publishing companies, and has stopped taking preorders for high-profile upcoming titles, including the latest from "Harry Potter" series author J.K. Rowling.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 82

Apple wins temporary reprieve in e-books damages trial as U.S. appeals court to consider stay

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit on Friday issued a brief order agreeing to consider Apple's motion for a stay of the upcoming e-books damages class action suit leveled by 33 states and a group of consumers.

Mikey Campbell 12 years ago 18

Judge denies Apple motion to stay upcoming e-books damages trial

In yet another denial of Apple's attempts to halt an impending e-books damages trial, U.S. District Court Judge Denise Cote on Wednesday shot down two motions for a stay, making it clear she intends to kick off proceedings as soon as possible.

Mikey Campbell 12 years ago 25

Judge denies Apple motion to dismiss states' e-books suit

A federal judge on Tuesday denied Apple's motion to dismiss a lawsuit leveled by state attorneys general over e-book price fixing, allowing a trial that could cost the company up to $840 million to move forward.

Mikey Campbell 12 years ago 37

Apple now cooperating says external compliance monitor Bromwich in first report

Apple's court-appointed external compliance monitor Michael Bromwich on Monday issued his first report to U.S. District Court Judge Denise Cote, noting a marked improvement in relations between himself and the Cupertino, Calif. company.

Mikey Campbell 12 years ago 20

Judge grants class status in e-books price fixing case against Apple

A U.S. district court judge on Friday ruled plaintiffs seeking class status in a suit against Apple over e-book price fixing had "more than met their burden" to sue as a group.

Mikey Campbell 12 years ago 18

Apple officially appeals e-books antitrust ruling, asks for dismissal or retrial

Apple on Tuesday filed an appeal over a U.S. district court ruling that found the company responsible for e-book price-fixing, requesting a reversal of the decision or, barring that, a new trial in front of a new judge.

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Court shoots down Apple motion to rein in e-books antitrust monitor

Apple's latest attempt to rein in e-books antitrust monitor Michael Bromwich has been denied, with the federal appeals court hearing the case saying the company failed to present evidence of irreparable harm.

Mikey Campbell 12 years ago 74

Apple to require iBooks 'interest-age' for children, teens by June

To aid with content discovery and on its iBookstore, Apple will be requiring publishers to assign an "interest-age" to e-books distributed to children, teens and young adults, including titles tagged as "educational."

Mikey Campbell 12 years ago 5

Apple continues fight to have antitrust monitor reined in, judges appear skeptical

A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday heard initial arguments from Apple regarding the stoppage of antitrust monitor Michael Bromwich's duties until while the court decides whether he should be removed altogether.

Mikey Campbell 12 years ago 92

Apple expands educational iBooks to new markets in Asia, Latin America & Europe

Apple on Tuesday announced that iBooks Texbooks and iTunes U Course Manager, two education-oriented products from the company, are expanding into new markets around the world, including Asia, Latin America, and Europe.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 2

Apple enables iBookstore gifting in time for holidays

Just in time for last-minute holiday shopping, Apple on Tuesday added the ability to gift books through the iBookstore, adding to the company's other digital present options from iTunes.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 3

Apple updates iBooks & iTunes U with fresh, flatter looks for iOS 7

Apple on Thursday issued a major update for its iBooks application, giving it a cleaner and simpler look in line with the company's design for the iOS 7 platform.

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