A PYMNTS Company

US: Ebook publishers rally against proposed DOJ sanctions on Apple

By  |  August 8, 2013

Five book publishers, who previously settled with the US Department of Justice over allegations of price-fixing e-books in conspiracy with Apple Inc., have filed an objection against the DOJ’s ruling that requires Apple to sever business ties with the publishers. The DOJ wants Apple to nullify the agency model used with the publishers, but the companies, including Penguin and Macmillan, claim such sanctions would violate the settlements made with authorities before the lawsuit against Apple began. The motion was filed on Wednesday in Manhattan. The publishers said the DOJ’s punishment would deprive “each publisher of the benefit of its bargain” with regulators. A hearing was scheduled for Friday to decide whether the court will adopt the remedies proposed by the DOJ, along with 33 states and territories. US District Judge Denise Cote found last month that Apple had conspired to fix e-books prices with the publishers.

    Get the Full Story

    Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required.

    yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today.

    By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS and to the sharing of your information with our sponsor, if applicable, in accordance with our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.

    Full Content: Reuters

    Want more news? Subscribe to CPI’s free daily newsletter for more headlines and updates on antitrust developments around the world.