Real Lawyer Reads and Reacts | The US vs Apple Lawsuit (VL779)
Virtual Legality
English - March 22, 2024 17:00 - 3 hours - 195 MB - ★★★★★ - 86 ratingsLeisure Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
In this episode, Richard Hoeg delves into the impact of Apple's restrictive platform strategies on consumers and developers. He provides an in-depth analysis of the Sherman Act and its implications, discusses the legality of Apple's walled garden model, and evaluates the Department of Justice's claims against Apple's conduct.
In this episode, Richard Hoeg delves into the impact of Apple's restrictive platform strategies on consumers and developers. He provides an in-depth analysis of the Sherman Act and its implications, discusses the legality of Apple's walled garden model, and evaluates the Department of Justice's claims against Apple's conduct.
DOCUMENTS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE
EARLY ARTICLES/DOJ PRESS RELEASE
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/apple-sued-by-biden-administration-in-landmark-case-over-iphone-monopoly/ar-BB1kijdH
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-21/apple-google-set-to-be-hit-by-first-probes-under-eu-digital-law
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/read-the-lawsuit-united-states-v-apple/ar-BB1kikAz
https://www.justice.gov/opa/speech/attorney-general-merrick-b-garland-delivers-remarks-lawsuit-against-apple-monopolizing
HOUSE ANTITRUST FINDINGS
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CPRT-117HPRT47832/pdf/CPRT-117HPRT47832.pdf
ENFORCEMENT STANDARDS
https://www.justice.gov/archives/atr/competition-and-monopoly-single-firm-conduct-under-section-2-sherman-act-chapter-1
https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-withdraws-report-antitrust-monopoly-law
THE LAWSUIT
https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.njd.544402/gov.uscourts.njd.544402.1.0_3.pdf
APPLE RESPONSE
https://www.theverge.com/2024/3/21/24107784/apples-response-to-the-dojs-iphone-antitrust-lawsuit
(0:00) Introduction - A New Approach
(12:49) Analysis of the impact on consumers and developers
(30:25) Deep dive into the Sherman Act and its implications
(46:01) The Lawsuit
(1:05:02) Examination of Apple's restrictive platform strategies
(1:18:40) Impact of Apple's business model on other industries
(1:34:27) Legality of Apple's walled garden model
(1:50:30) Evaluation of smartphone platforms and their features
(2:01:07) Impact of Apple's restrictions on super apps
(2:37:40) The Department of Justice's claims against Apple's conduct