Apple Battles Epic in Legal Tussle Over App Store Practices

Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 11:20 pm

Apple is currently locked in a high-stakes legal dispute stemming from its contentious relationship with Epic Games. A recent contempt ruling threatens to impose hefty penalties, while Apple scrambles for a court stay on its injunction’s lift on external purchase links. Clearly, the drama over app store policies continues to heat up.

macrumors.com / Apple Seeks to Pause 'Extraordinary' App Store Ruling in Epic Games Battle

Apple has filed an emergency motion asking the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals to pause key parts of a recent ruling that dramatically changes how the App Store operates, following a contempt finding in its long-running legal battle with Fortnite maker Epic Games. In court documents filed…

cnbc.com / Apple says Epic Games contempt ruling could cost 'substantial sums'

Apple wants a court to pause a decision in its case against Epic Games, and allow it to charge commission on in-app transactions that link out for payment.

appleinsider.com / Apple seeks stay on allowing external links & purchases during injunction violation appeal

Even though Apple has already allowed apps to start linking out to external purchase options, the company has asked the U.S. District Court in Northern California to stay enforcement during the appeal.Apple is asking for a stay during injunction violation appealApple has found itself in hot water…

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