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The Shift: Everyone Wants a Bite of Apple

There is no doubt that companies are on high alert in regards to the current antitrust climate, but Apple, Inc. is certainly one of the largest companies under a global regulatory enforcement juggernaut.

In the U.S., the Department of Justice filed an antitrust suit accusing Apple of obstructing competitors from accessing the iPhone's software and hardware features. In addition, there are two class actions filed against Apple in the Northern District of California, and one in the District of New Jersey, that mirror the DOJ's claims that the company hinders other software developers' efforts to create products for iPhone users. In the EU, the European Commission is investigating whether the company is complying with the EU's new Digital Markets Act, which regulates many aspects of digital services.

The Conversation

One of the most significant conversations around the Apple antitrust litigation is about the choice of venue.