US: Apple meets DOJ criticism with fury of its own

Apple Inc. released a letter Monday slamming the US Department of Justice’s proposed remedies against the tech giant following a judge’s ruling that Apple conspired to fix eBooks prices, blasting the suggestion that Apple needs its own watchdog to monitor business practices.

Following the ruling, US District Judge Denise Cote will now decide on sanctions to impose on the tech company. The DOJ recommended the requirement that Apple sever its ties with the publishers also accused of fixing eBooks prices – all of which settled with authorities outside of court – and be assigned its own watchdog to prevent such practices from occurring again.

The Court posted Apple’s letter Monday, which slammed the belief that the company needs an external monitor. According to Apple, such a watchdog “would give Amazon a significant competitive advantage over Apple – an advantage it is neither entitled to nor deserves.” Further, the company described the proposed remedies by the DOJ as “plainly improper.”

Apple plans to appeal Judge Cote’s decision, an appeal that would be heard next year. Until then, onlookers await the next court meeting of the parties to decide what Apple’s punishment will be.

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