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Apple and four publishers agree measures to resolve e-books price collusion concerns

Apple and four major publishers have reached a settlement with the European Commission over claims that the companies had engaged anti-competitively in relation to the sale of electronic books (e-books). 14 Dec 2012

UK-based gambling through foreign operators to be to be regulated in UK, Government proposes

Betting companies based anywhere in the world will need to obtain a licence from the UK's Gambling Commission if they want to advertise or transact with UK-based consumers under proposed new laws outlined by the Government. 04 Dec 2012

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Apple and publishers plan to scrap 'agency model' for e-books pricing in bid to resolve EU competition concerns

Apple and four international publishers have offered to scrap their existing 'agency model' agreements in order to alleviate regulatory concerns that they colluded to fix the price of electronic books (e-books) in breach of EU competition laws. 21 Sep 2012

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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