US sues Apple, publishers over e-book pricing

WASHINGTON: The US Justice Department filed an antitrust lawsuit naming Apple and five publishing houses alleging a "conspiracy to limit" e-book price competition, court documents showed.The suit...

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US sues Apple, publishers over e-book pricing
WASHINGTON: The US Justice Department filed an antitrust lawsuit naming Apple and five publishing houses alleging a "conspiracy to limit" e-book price competition, court documents showed.

The suit filed in US District Court in New York said the conspiracy involved "schemes to limit Amazon's ability to discount e-books," hurting consumers. (AFP)