An attorney who was saddled with part of more than $200,000 in sanctions for discovery misconduct and repeatedly violating court orders urged a California federal judge to undo the ruling on Thursday, saying he tried many times to get his "arrogant" client to comply with court obligations.
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Apple has clashed with Valve over information requested for its antitrust lawsuit with Epic Games.
Apple is seeking sales information about Valve s gaming platform Steam, a fierce rival to the Epic Games Store in the PC gaming sector.
Valve says that the information requested is not readily available, and that does Apple need it for its case.
PC gaming giant Valve, owner and creator of the gaming platform Steam, has refused an Apple request to provide information related to sales and advertising revenue for use in its fight against Epic Games.
In a court submission, Apple and Valve submitted a joint letter stating that parties have been unable to reach an agreement over outstanding disputes relating to a subpoena served to Valve in November.
A California federal judge has ordered an attorney who said he had been "painfully honest" about his former client's ability to comply with court orders to pay $202,035 in monetary sanctions for discovery misconduct and repeatedly violating court orders.
Apple CEO Tim Cook to face seven-hour deposition in legal dispute with Epic Games
Apple CEO Tim Cook to face seven-hour deposition in legal dispute with Epic Games
The judge deciding time on the deposition said that the dispute between Epic Games and Apple was less than meets the eye. He also said that there is no one like Tim Cook, the company’s CEO who can testify about how Apple views competition in these various markets that are core to its business model.
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Apple CEO Tim Cook will face a seven-hour deposition in a legal battle with Fortnite maker, Epic Games.
Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO, has been requested to sit for a deposition concerning Epic Games’ case last year. However, he expressed his intention to decline when Apple sent a request to the court so he can be excused from giving a sworn statement.
Apple’s CEO’s deposition to go ahead
But Judge Thomas S. Hixson rejected the petition and ruled that Tim Cook should appear in court for a 7-hour deposition. This is part of Apple’s ongoing legal battle with Epic Games, the developer of the popular game “Fortnite.”
A trial has been set to begin on May 3, and both parties are now submitting their own requests for depositions and testimonies. This move is part of their preparations for the upcoming court hearing.