Apple and e-books publishers accused of price fixing conspiracy by US Government in lawsuit

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has initiated legal proceedings against Apple and publishers Penguin and Macmillan alleging that the companies have violated US antitrust laws by colluding to fix the price of electronic books (e-books). 13 Apr 2012

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E-book investigation settlement subject to publisher actions, Commissioner says

Publishers being investigated over alleged anti-competitive behaviour in the electronic books (e-books) market will have to "remove" all "objections" the European Commission has raised in order for a settlement in the case to be negotiated, the EU's Competition... 14 Mar 2012

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Apple and publishers subject of competition investigation into sale of e-books

Retail The European Commission is investigating whether Apple helped five international publishers agree anti-competitive measues affecting the sale of electronic books (e-books) within the European Economic Area (EEA). 07 Dec 2011

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Directors of an organisation can be liable for discrimination as agents, tribunal finds

Directors of an organisation can be guilty of breaching discrimination laws when carrying out acts on behalf of that organisation, the Employment Appeals Tribunal (EAT) has said. 30 Sep 2011

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