Our Antitrust Team is keeping a close eye on the
Epic v. Apple trial – a likely test case for how current antitrust law can cope with today’s highly complex markets. In this first installment of the Antitrust Spotlight, we dive right into how we got here and what’s at stake.
Apple’s App Store is under fire from multiple players, but Epic arrives first
Both Epic and Apple revealed their game plans before trial
Will the court’s findings follow the parties’ attacks on each other or find its own path?
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Epic v. Apple trial started on Monday, May 3. As antitrust trials go, this one has all the makings of a landmark event. It’s the first attempt to take on a modern tech giant, complete with star witnesses (Tim Cook!), nuanced application of new and old antitrust principles, tremendous financial consequences, and even heckling teenagers. The Antitrust Team at Alston & Bird is following the developments closely.