For Apple, much to gain in fighting e-books case

Apple couldn’t have been too surprised on Wednesday when a judge slammed the company for violating antitrust laws over e-book pricing - the judge had warned in May that she believed the government could prove its case.

Accused of playing a central role in a conspiracy with publishers to eliminate retail price competition and raise e-book prices, Apple says it has done nothing wrong.

But in addition to defending its honour, the US tech giant has strategic reasons not to settle and to continue fighting the decision as it has said it will do.

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