On Thursday Judge Denise Cote issued two separate opinions that solidified her stance against Apple and expressed her opinion that the company’s actions also harmed third-party ebook retailers, even as she stressed they may have difficulty proving their case. In a 45-page opinion, Cote ruled Apple should face state civil penalties in addition to the treble damages expected to be awarded after a trial in August 25. She reasoned “the ‘reprehensibility’ of Apple’s participation in the price fixing conspiracy is proportional to the penalties sought” and that “Apple has expressed no recognition that its conduct was wrongful, suggesting a lack […]
