Apple Faces Imminent Legal Deadline Over App Store Document Requests
Apple's Legal Quandary
In a significant ruling, Magistrate Judge Thomas S. Hixson has mandated that Apple must produce 1.3 million documents relevant to App Store changes made earlier this year, following a court order stemming from the notorious Epic Games lawsuit.
Unyielding Deadline
Judge Hixson rejected Apple’s request for an extension, emphasizing the urgency imposed upon the tech giant. Epic Games had previously challenged Apple’s practices, leading to a ruling demanding transparency in its decision-making regarding App Store policies. Failure to comply by Monday could have significant implications, putting Apple’s legal strategy at risk.
Judge's Remarks
- The judge criticized Apple's late communication regarding document estimates.
- He asserted that Apple possesses sufficient resources to meet the deadline.
- Ongoing reports require regular updates every two weeks.
As Apple scrambles to comply, the situation continues to develop, and all eyes remain on the tech titan's next move.
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